When to File a Homeowners Insurance Claim
It might seem like nothing could be worse. After a natural disaster, you find that the years and money you have spent buying and maintaining your home has been washed away. Unfortunately, if you are not savvy enough to deal with your homeowners insurance, your devastation might not be at an end. While not all…
Read MoreNavigating Liability Waivers at the Gym
It’s the start of a new year and that means many folks are making New Year’s resolutions to get fit and eat healthy. While being motivated to start leading a healthy lifestyle is great no matter what time of year, during winter months many people turn to gyms and fitness centers to start pursuing their…
Read MoreThe Most Dangerous Times to Be on the Road — and How to Prepare for Them
It is an unfortunate part of life that accidents happen, especially on the road. By definition, an accident is a random occurrence that defies prediction. However, many vehicle accidents can be predicted and prepared for by understanding the dangers you might face anytime you travel on the road. Most Dangerous Travel Times Propelling a vehicle…
Read MoreThings Your Insurance Company Does Not Want You to Know About Bad Faith Claims
Anytime you incur a loss, you expect your insurance company to make good on their promises to make you whole again. Depending on your experience in dealing with insurance companies, you may anticipate a smooth transaction, or you might plan to fight for what you deserve. Certain companies are notoriously easier to deal with than…
Read MoreWhat to do if you’re injured out of state
It’s that time of year when many folks plan to visit family or go on vacation. While no one wants to be in an accident when they travel, accidents happen none the less. It’s a difficult time for anyone who sustains a personal injury. An injury creates an untold amount of stress and anxiety, but…
Read More4 Tips for Minimizing Distractions While Driving
During the holiday season, it’s easier than ever to be distracted while driving. Maybe you’re traveling longer distances than usual to visit family and friends. Maybe you’re experiencing sleep deprivation from the shopping and cooking and decorating. Or, maybe you’re carrying more passengers than usual. Driving is never a time for multitasking. If you feel…
Read MoreHome Safety Tips for the Holidays
We can all agree the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year. We love having time off work, and we love families and friends gathering together to enjoy one another’s company. We love giving and receiving gifts, and we love the delicious treats that are holiday traditions in all our households. Although…
Read MoreProperty Safety During Winter
Winter in central Pennsylvania is downright cold and snowy most of the time — and icy at times as well. This makes winter preparation for businesses in this region of the country more essential than ever. There are a lot of challenges that business owners face in the winter, including icy parking lots and slippery…
Read MoreSafety tips during deer hunting season
Hunters across Pennsylvania will head into the woods on Monday for the opening day of deer hunting season. The good news is that the number of deer hunting-related shooting incidents continue to go down each year, according to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. In 2019, there were just 26 incidents statewide, four of which were fatal.…
Read MoreDon’t Get Hit by a Drunk Driver During the Holidays
The evening starts out on a good note — you’re leaving a Thanksgiving Eve church service with your family and heading home to prepare for tomorrow’s big meal. That’s when you notice the other car in your lane. Before you have time to react, it’s too late. You’re hit by a drunk driver through no…
Read MoreRetail Safety and Injury Prevention
Even seasoned retail professionals might be surprised by the extent of the risks to health and safety retail workers face. Indeed, researchers were shocked to find that the retail sector reports an inordinate number of job-related illnesses, injuries and even fatalities. Recognizing the problem is the first step in preventing such injuries. There are approximately…
Read MorePedestrians and Cyclists: What to do If You Are Hit by a Car
146 pedestrians were killed by vehicles in 2020. Deaths of cyclists that year added up to another 22. Together, this means every other day 1 person was killed as a result of being hit by a car or another type of motor vehicle. These numbers do not include people who were seriously injured by motorists.…
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