Teen Driver Insurance: Q&A with Attorney Ted Kennett

As a parent and a lawyer, Ted Kennett is often asked about teen driver insurance – from whose policy the teen should be placed on to when the teen should be added to a policy. Currently, he is hosting workshops to help individuals better understand purchasing auto insurance. Below, he shares essential information for parents…

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What to do when you’re in a car accident

The following is intended to be an example of what you should do if you find yourself involved in a car crash. You are driving home from work on your usual route, when, out of nowhere, you hear the crunching metal and the busting glass. You feel yourself spinning with no control of your vehicle.…

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Fire Safety for the Home

A fire destroys the stability and security of your family’s home. It leaves families in financial and emotional distress. And it often results in injuries and sometimes deaths. More than 3,000 deaths occur as a result of fires every year. That means every day, on average, home fires kill seven people. Pennsylvania was among the…

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On the field and on the court: What are symptoms of concussions?

Almost half a million kids are treated in the ER each year for traumatic brain injuries, including concussions, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s enough to fill more than 5,000 of the nation’s largest school buses to capacity. Research shows that young children and teens are more likely to suffer a…

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DIY Tips for Safety

Summer is a popular time of the year to undertake lawnscaping, home renovations and improvements, and there has been a growing trend of homeowners completing these tasks themselves thanks to the DIY movement. Unfortunately, while DIY can be cheaper and more satisfying than hiring a professional, it also comes with safety risks that need to…

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Plug into Electrical Safety

Electricity is such a necessary part of our everyday living that it’s easy to take for granted. Yet more than 140,000 electrical fires occur and nearly 400 people are electrocuted each year in the United States, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. We talked with Electrical Technology Instructor Bob Tressler of YTI Career…

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Ensure deck and sidewalk safety to prevent premises liability

In south central Pennsylvania, the days are longer and the temperatures are rising, prompting more people to spend time outdoors. With spring, however, comes an increased risk for slip and fall accidents on neglected sidewalks and patios. Falls account for more than 8 million U.S. hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits,…

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Medical Negligence: Are You Being Treated Right? [Infographic]

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, if all medically-negligent deaths were reported like other causes of death, medical negligence would be the third leading cause of death in the U.S. — just behind heart disease and cancer. Medical negligence is difficult to prove, but its effects are often dire. It’s estimated that…

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What’s Your Insurance IQ?

Reading about auto insurance is like wading through hardening cement. We’ve listed a few things below to help you understand the minimum coverage you must carry: Medical Benefits Insurance companies are required to include a minimum of $5,000 per person in medical coverage with each policy issued in Pennsylvania. This component pays for treatment for…

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