Personal Injury
Protecting Yourself When Using Supplemental Oxygen
It’s National Fire Prevention Week and in today’s blog, we want to talk about the dangers of using supplemental oxygen in the home. Almost 200 home fires a year involve some kind of oxygen therapy equipment, “resulting in more than 70 deaths and 1,000 burns treated in emergency departments – most of these (more than…
Read MoreThe Influence of Social Media on York Personal Injury Cases
In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become central parts of our daily lives, offering opportunities for connection, expression, and sharing of experiences. However, what many of us might not realize is the significant effect that social media activity can have on various aspects of our lives – and that includes legal matters such…
Read MoreWhat Is Compartment Syndrome?
The human body is actually made of different compartments. For example, you have different compartments of muscles, nerves, blood vessels, and ligaments in your arms, legs, hands, feet, stomach, and more. Therefore, when you are involved in an accident, your compartments may become severely injured, crushed, or damaged, resulting in compartment syndrome. A compartment syndrome…
Read MorePreventing Swimming Pool Accidents and Drownings This Summer
Since summer is here and school is out, more and more Hanover, PA residents are heading to the pools to enjoy some fun in the water. However, the warmer weather always means more swimming pool accidents and drownings are on the horizon. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are around…
Read MoreWhy You Want a Local Lawyer if Your College Student Gets Hurt
So your child decided to stay at school for the summer. Maybe they’re taking summer classes to get enough credits to earn that double major. Or they don’t want to lose the sweet apartment and job they landed last semester. No matter why, they’re on their own now. And accidents do happen. What would you…
Read MoreWhat Is the Role of an Expert Witness in My Personal Injury Case?
Expert witnesses. Just the title carries a certain gravitas. However, unlike a regular witness who has first-hand knowledge of the incident in question and simply shares with the court the facts of what he or she saw or heard, an expert witness instead shares their opinion regarding various details of the case. Expert witnesses typically…
Read MoreIs the Safety of Self-Driving Cars a Myth?
Car accidents happen every day. Several times a day, actually, and they are often the result of driver error. Even the most responsible, well-trained, and well-intentioned driver can cause an auto accident. But what if you or your loved one suffers injuries in an accident that was not caused by a person – but by…
Read MoreThe Sky Is Not Falling, But Objects Are
There are thousands of falling object injuries yearly, and while many people believe these are rare accidents, they are widespread. They are so common, in fact that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issues detailed reports about exactly how people are injured by falling objects every year. For example, in 2020, 44,760 workers were “struck…
Read MoreDo I Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer?
You work in construction and suffer a fall that results in a brain injury. Your recovery will take months. Who will pay your bills and take care of your family? What if you are unable to go back to work? Workplace injuries can devastate a person’s livelihood and cause debilitating stress. Luckily, all workers are…
Read MoreWhat Can We Do to Reduce Accidental Fatalities?
Fatal accidents take many forms. Thousands of people die every year in motor vehicle crashes, work accidents, slip and fall accidents, drownings, and many other incidents. Sometimes an accident isn’t anyone’s fault, but in many cases fatal accidents are preventable, which makes them even more tragic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reports…
Read MoreDrunk Driving Increases in the Summer. Be Prepared.
Despite beneficial changes that have happened in the transportation industry, there is still one dangerous phenomenon that increases during the summertime. According to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the percentage of drunk drivers involved in fatal accidents is highest in the summertime. It makes sense. Summertime is the time…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Tip-over Incidents for Children
When it comes to our children, we are willing to do whatever it takes to keep them safe. That means buying expensive car seats, protective gear for inclement weather, making sure toys do not have choking hazards and so forth. Other major risks for children include accidents involving televisions, storage cabinets or entertainment centers, and…
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