Choosing Long-Term Care for Your Loved Ones

Americans are aging slower, and therefore living longer, compared to 40 years ago. Whether aging in place or transferring to an older adult community, it’s important to find care for your loved ones that not only aligns with their interests, but also has their safety top of mind. How can you ensure that you’re finding…

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Three Things to Do after a Semi-Truck Accident

Being involved in a vehicle accident can be a frightening time for anyone, especially if the accident involves a truck. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation estimates that of 7,000 heavy truck crashes that occur each year, roughly 140 of them are fatal. No matter the type of truck, whether it be a tractor-trailer, flatbed or…

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Q&A with Ted Kennett: Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety

In Pennsylvania, there are roughly 850,000 licensed motorcyclists. If you are a motorcyclist, it is important to know how to keep yourself safe. If you do not drive a motorcycle, it is just as important to understand how you can help reduce hazards. For National Motorcycle Safety month, Ted Kennett discusses motorcycle safety and what…

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5 Steps to Take When You Are Hit By a Drunk Driver

According to PennDOT, an average of 21 alcohol-related crashes occurred daily in 2020. Nearly three-fourths of those crashes resulted in injury or death. While the number of DUI accidents has decreased in the past five years, drunk driving remains a serious problem in Pennsylvania, particularly during summer holidays. Last year during the Independence Day weekend,…

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Q&A with Brian Strong: How will COVID-19 delay my case?

As the nation continues to see COVID-19 evolve, many businesses and organizations are seeing a halt in their proceedings. United States courtrooms are not immune to these updated regulations and restrictions, which is leading to numerous COVID-19 interruptions. In a recent announcement, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered all court across the Commonwealth to close…

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Q&A with Jennifer Kline: I’ve been laid off and was on work restrictions for a work injury. Am I entitled to workers’ compensation benefits?

In a time of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unfortunately, many Pennsylvanians are seeing layoffs and furloughs. By mid-March, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry estimated roughly 121,000 people applied online for unemployment assistance. While the government has shifted the unemployment benefit requirements, many employees are left with questions regarding their workers’ compensation…

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Q&A with Lishani Sunday: What do I do if I was injured by a failed medical device?

Medical devices are intended to increase and improve an individual’s quality of life. You would not expect them to cause additional anguish. Unfortunately, some medical devices are defective causing long-term suffering and sometimes fatal injuries. Since 2008, medical devices for pain and other medical conditions have caused more than 80,000 deaths. Lishani Sunday, one of…

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Motorcycle Safety Tips

Riding a motorcycle can be a liberating and joyous experience, whether you are going out for a cruise, commuting or going on a road trip. Motorcycles offer a sense of freedom unlike any other vehicle, but they also leave riders exposed and more prone to injuries in accidents. In fact, motorcycle riders are 30 times…

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Q&A with Timothy Salvatore: Navigating winter weather accidents

The two most common calls that we receive during inclement winter weather at KBG are concerns regarding pedestrians slipping and falling and motor vehicle accidents due to slippery conditions. Timothy Salvatore, one of KBG’s personal injury lawyers, discusses common questions regarding injuries caused by winter weather accidents. Who is at fault for when a pedestrian…

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I Slipped Walking into Work – What Should I Do

Slip and falls are one of the top three leading causes of preventable injury-related fatalities and account for 31% of all preventable nonfatal injuries. If you were a victim of a slip-and-fall accident outside your workplace, you may be eligible to receive workers’ compensation. What Should You Do After the Injury at Work? There are…

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How to Handle Your Teen’s First Car Accident

Teen drivers, between the ages 16 and 19, are three times more likely to be involved in a vehicular accident than those who are older than 20. It is your duty as a parent to be confident in handling your teen’s car accident if or when it occurs.  What to Do If a Teen Car…

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Am I Eligible for Veterans’ Disability?

Veterans who are granted disability have a better quality of life and are able to better care for their needs. If you are a U.S. Armed Forces veteran who is suffering from an injury or disease that occurred during service, you may be eligible to receive benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Common…

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Fall a Dangerous Season for Pedestrians

In Pennsylvania, pedestrian accident fatalities decreased 27% (from 201 to 146), from 2018-2020. There are many theories as to why the increase occurred, from more people are walking to more motorists are driving bigger vehicles, and both motorists and pedestrians may be more distracted. The fall is an especially dangerous time of the year for…

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5 Safety Tips for HVAC Technicians this Summer

HVAC technicians are exposed to hazards such as deadly chemicals, unprotected wires, sharp tools and toxic inhalants on a daily basis. As a result, these employees have one of the highest rates of injury and illness among blue-collar workers. Safety is an important part of the job, and technicians should always be aware of the…

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How to Safeguard Your Swimming Pool This Summer

Investing in a swimming pool might seem like a stress-free decision for you and your family to make, but it comes with its own set of responsibilities. Cleaning the filter and balancing the chemical levels are expected chores, but what most families who invest in a swimming pool do not consider, are the mandatory steps…

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Set Up a Safe Summer for Your New Driver

The hot summer months are historically known to be dangerous for new drivers. Roadways are crowded with eager vacationers, inexperienced teens and homebound college students. Teen drivers have crash rates nearly 4 times those of drivers 20 and older per mile drive. High crash rates and the freedom of summer can be a deadly mixture.…

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