How to Avoid Amusement Park Accidents and Injuries
What could be more fun than visiting your favorite characters at a theme park this summer? While packing up the family for sunshine and roller coasters is a popular vacation goal, visiting your favorite amusement park without planning ahead for safety can put you and your loved ones at risk. We want you to enjoy…
Read MoreQ&A with Timothy Salvatore: Who’s at fault in an Uber accident?
Lately, we at KBG have received some questions on what happens when you decide to drive for a ride-sharing company, such as Uber, and you’re involved in a collision? Does Uber’s insurance cover collision? What about injuries? Attorney Timothy Salvatore uses a recent example below to illustrate what you should know if you’re considering becoming…
Read More5 Rules for Spectators at Fireworks Displays
Every July Fourth, nearly half of all Americans will watch a fireworks display or head to a community celebration. That’s a lot of people to be sitting or standing so close to explosives. Even if you aren’t the person lighting up the displays, it’s important to know how to be a safe spectator. Rule 1:…
Read More6 Road Signs You Should Never Ignore
If you are like most drivers, you’ve probably gone over the speed limit, or maybe even parked in a no parking zone. Overconfident drivers tend to be the most likely to ignore road signs. No matter how long you’ve been driving or how clean your driving record is, ignoring road signs puts yourself and others…
Read MoreQ&A with Brian Strong: What happens if you’re injured in another state
Every year during the summer, millions of U.S. residents will hit the road to head down the coast, over the mountains or across the country. It’s estimated that in 2019, half of family travelers will travel by car, according to AAA. Yet the likelihood to be involved in a car accident is far greater than…
Read MoreUse Your Head: Workplace Safety to Prevent Head Injuries
Whether you are an employer, supervisor or worker, if you work in a dangerous industry, injury prevention is important. It is a lot easier to prevent an accident from happening in the first place than it can be to make things right after the fact. The reality is that workplace injuries can be debilitating or…
Read MoreHarry Potter Meets Personal Injury Law
Running Hogwarts and trying to control hundreds of wizard students is no easy task. It is easy to see why Dumbledore had so much white hair. In addition to the usual risks of running a school, the administration also has to worry about spells gone wrong, errant unicorns, magical creatures and the trip-and-fall risks associated…
Read MoreTeen safety 101 (for parents)
Every year, families across the U.S. celebrate Memorial Day as the unofficial start of summer. Unfortunately, that same day is when teen crash deaths sharply increase. The “100 Deadliest Days” for teenage drivers start Memorial Day and continue through the summer months. Compared with other days of the year, the average number of crashes for…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims
KBG Injury Law would like you to know we are glad you are here.If you or a loved one has been injured following a medical procedure or related incident, you may be experiencing a variety of emotions. You may be fearful or mourning an expected outcome or loss. You may also be angry and feel…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims: Chapter 2
How Can You Prove Medical Malpractice Occurred? It is in your best interest to work with informed medical malpractice lawyers who understand the complexities involved with filing a medical malpractice claim. Proving medical malpractice is not simple and straightforward. Securing legal assistance means you have knowledgeable advocates who understand case histories and can guide you…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims: Chapter 3
Medical Malpractice Stories Medical malpractice looks different for each case. To understand more about how the law works, reading case history is one way to digest the information. Below you will find a few notable medical malpractice stories that cover doctors’ misdiagnosis and mistakes, malpractice suits against doctors, medical malpractice insurance companies and other involved…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims: Chapter 4
What Are Typical Medical Malpractice Defenses? There are a wide variety of medical malpractice defenses. While these may not seem relevant to you, they do demonstrate the importance of working with experienced medical negligence lawyers who are best able to fight for your case. Malpractice attorneys have experienced similar cases and know what tactics do…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims: Chapter 5
Important Information Relating to Medical Malpractice Understanding when you might have a medical malpractice case is only part of the process. Knowing when to file, who can file and the various checkpoints involved in pursuing a case is best handled when working with a professional. Who Can File a Lawsuit? Various individuals may be eligible…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims: Chapter 6
Steps to Pursue If You or a Loved One Has Been Injured If you or a loved one has been injured and you suspect medical malpractice as the cause, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of what action to take. Caring for a loved one or trying to recover from an unexpected outcome can be…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims: Chapter 7
Selecting the Right Medical Malpractice Lawyers You are beginning to understand medical malpractice on a deeper level, and you feel as though it may apply to your case. You are ready to try to obtain the compensation to which you may be entitled. Finding the medical malpractice lawyer or group of malpractice attorneys that is…
Read MoreYour Guide to Medical Malpractice Claims: Chapter 8 & Conclusion
How You Can Avoid a Medical Malpractice Issue Medical malpractice is never the fault of the patient. What happened to you is not your fault. Remember this at all times. However, sometimes — to avoid certain malpractice cases — there are proactive steps you can take to try to avoid negligence. Select Doctors Who Have…
Read MoreHow to Watch for Motorcycles This Summer
You have probably seen the bright yellow bumper stickers reminding you to watch for motorcycles, but how closely do you follow this advice? Are you aware of the best way to watch for motorcycles, how to safely follow them in traffic and avoid an accident with one? As riders are taking advantage of the warmer…
Read MoreYour Guide to Sharing the Road With Tractor Trailers Safely
There are 15.5 million trucks operating on U.S. roads today. Of those, two million are estimated to be tractor trailers. This means not only do semis and tractor trailers account for a great deal of traffic on the roads today, but they also contribute to a great deal of risk in terms of driving safely…
Read MoreRural Driving Tips: Taking the Safe, Scenic Route
Have you ever been tempted to take a Sunday drive, or the scenic route to your everyday destinations? Many of us associate warm, pleasant weather with rural driving. While it can be relaxing to drive down the back roads, admiring the sights while listening to your favorite playlist with the windows rolled down, rural driving…
Read MoreFuture of medical marijuana and workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania: Q&A with Attorney Drew Gannon
In April 2016, Gov. Tom Wolf signed Senate Bill 3 into law, known as the Medical Marijuana Act (hereinafter “MMA”), which will begin the process of implementing Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. With the implementation of the program, which is expected to take 18 to 24 months, comes the opportunity for patients who are under a…
Read MorePoison Prevention: Identifying the Poisonous Substances in Your Home
Remember Mr. Yuk™? Mr. Yuk™ was created by the Pittsburgh Poison Center to promote poison prevention. Parents and teachers have used the bright green and black guy to mark hazardous and poisonous items. The stickers are still available for free through the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. The threat of poisoning within your home is very…
Read MoreWhat are the deadliest drinking holidays on the road?
From green beer to Irish coffee, alcoholic beverages take the spotlight on St. Patrick’s Day from morning to night. With so much drinking, we urge pedestrians and drivers to be alert and aware of their surroundings. Alcohol-related crashes resulting in death decreased in Pennsylvania in 2019 from 2018, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation…
Read MorePA Driving Laws Pop Quiz
How Well Do You Know PA Driving Laws? While we know you are tested on a daily basis as a driver (both in terms of skill and patience), we thought it would be fun, and hopefully educational, to offer a refresher course in PA driving laws. Take our quiz to see if you are up…
Read MorePortable Generator Safety Tips
Portable generators can save lives in the event of a power outage. Whether it allows your electric furnace to continue to produce heat, your refrigerator to protect your perishable goods or charging your cell phone so that you can contact emergency services, there are great reasons for considering a portable generator as part of your…
Read MoreCarbon Monoxide, Electrical Fires and other Dangers Caused by Home Appliances
The new year is a popular time to purchase a new washer, refrigerator or another household appliance. Likely, you will want to research which appliance and which store has the best deal, but are you considering safety ratings in your product comparisons? You might be surprised to know that certain appliances can pose a risk…
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