What happens if you are laid off or fired after a work injury? Q&A with Attorney Drew Gannon
Many people are surprised to learn that employers generally do not have to hold a position for you indefinitely following an injury on the job. Your position may be filled or you may even be laid off. As a workers’ compensation attorney for more than 20 years, I’ve seen numerous cases where workers have been…
Read MoreHitting the Slopes: Winter Sports Safety Tips
Now that we have finally seen some snowflakes this winter, hitting the slopes is tempting. Skiers, snowboarders, ice-skaters and others are slipping on their coats and enjoying the season. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, as many as 200,000 injuries related to winter sports occurred in 2018. If you are planning an outdoor…
Read MoreSpace Heater Safety Tips for Your Home
Temperatures are finally reflecting the winter season. As Central Pennsylvanians make warmth a priority in their homes, many turn to dangerous heat sources. While space heaters can help to reduce energy costs by only heating portions of a home, they can prove deadly if not properly maintained and used. More than 25,000 fires related to…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Motorcycle Safety [Infographic]
Motorcyclists are on the road everywhere. While you may think wearing a helmet should be common sense, often you’ll find that many of them choose not to wear one. Depending where you live, those motorcyclists aren’t necessarily breaking the law. Many states have become more lenient on helmet laws since the first law was passed…
Read MoreThe NFL’s Concussion Crisis
In recent years, NFL injuries have been front and center in national conversation. Folks have long suspected that continually hitting your helmet against an opponent’s helmet was bad for your brain. Those fears were validated in a recently released study by the researchers at Boston University. They found chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease believed…
Read MoreVeterans’ Affairs: Benefitting from a Broken System [Infographic]
When it comes to taking care of servicemen and women when they return home from their deployments, the current system we have is severely lacking. Our veterans have a very difficult time getting the care they deserve once their service is completed. If you were injured or disabled in the line of duty, you may…
Read MoreWinter Driving Tips: A Complete Guide
Although so far central Pennsylvania has had a mild winter, seasonal weather conditions are still a concern for those living in the area. To keep you safe on the road, we have compiled a complete guide of winter driving tips. Safe Winter Driving Begins Before Ignition The best way to stay safe while driving in…
Read MoreWinter Safety Tips to Prevent Premises Liability
Winter is here, even if the local weather seems to disagree recently. Living in Pennsylvania, we know that any day that could change. With colder weather, more opportunities for slip-and-fall accidents can arise due to ice and snow. Businesses with a high volume of foot traffic or large number of employees are especially at risk…
Read MoreHow and Why Do Pennsylvanians Crash?
From 2016 to 2020, there were over 94,000 crashes in the following midstate counties: Adams, Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, York, Lebanon and Perry. Last month, PennLive.com / The Patriot-News and WGAL News 8 teamed to study how and why we crash. They reported one of the key takeaways from the data is that, “Few crashes occur…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Premises Liability
Sometimes, dangerous property conditions can happen without warning. Other times, property owners may have warning signs, but choose to ignore them. With some exceptions, most premises liability cases come down to a matter of “negligence.” Negligence can be defined as a person acting out of carelessness, or something that a reasonable property owner should or…
Read MoreDon’t swerve! Better to hit a deer
Pennsylvania ranks third in the nation for deer-related collisions, according to a 2019 report, trailing West Virginia and Montana. Last year, nearly 3,500 deer vehicle collisions occurred in Pennsylvania, with nine deaths caused by those who hit a deer. But these numbers do not include the large number of people who swerve to avoid…
Read MoreTeen 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…
Read MoreWhat 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.…
Read MoreFire 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…
Read MoreTop driving mistakes: Q&A with Attorney Tim Salvatore
Personal injury and wrongful death attorney Tim Salvatore sees many clients after they have been involved in car accidents. Too often, these car accidents are preventable. Lately Tim has been thinking about the topic as he is teaching his teenagers to drive. Below are some of his thoughts on the most common driving mistakes and…
Read MoreOn 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…
Read MoreTop 5 Workplace Injuries
According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BSL), nearly 900 thousand non-fatal workplace injuries requiring days off occurred in 2019. The total number of non-fatal occupational injuries overall in 2019 nearly broke the 3 million mark. Although this marks a decrease in incidents compared to previous years, at KBG we know that those…
Read MorePennsylvania School Bus Laws: What Drivers & Parents Need to Know
As a new school year approaches, it seems like the right time for a refresher course on Pennsylvania school bus laws. According to PennDOT, each year, over 1.5 million students travel over 400 million miles of Pennsylvania roadways during the school year. That is a lot of roadway and potential for accidents. In the interest…
Read MoreWhy does it take so long to appeal veterans disability? Q&A with Attorney Nancy Mizerak
Social Security Disability attorney Nancy Mizerak represents disabled claimants in their appeals to the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. We chatted with her about veterans disability and why the appeals process is forcing some vets to wait years for care and compensation. What is veterans disability? Veterans disability is a monthly, tax-free income for…
Read MoreCredit Based Insurance Scores: How Your Credit Can Affect Your Insurance Rates
You have a spotless driving record, so when you applied for car insurance, you were shocked to see that you were denied coverage because of your credit based insurance score. What does this mean, and how can you change it? What is a Credit Based Insurance Score? A credit based insurance score is similar to…
Read MoreDIY 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…
Read MorePlug 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…
Read MorePA Bicycle Laws: What You Need to Know to Avoid an Accident
June provides the perfect weather for cycling in Pennsylvania. With so many bike-friendly cities like Lancaster and York, bicycling is a great activity for the whole family. This year, cities across the Susquehanna Valley, like Harrisburg, are considering implementing Bike Share programs that will allow more Pennsylvanians access to the joys of cycling. However, with…
Read MoreSafety Tips for Private and Public Pools in York, PA, and Surrounding Areas
Safety Tips for Private and Public Pools in York, PA, and Surrounding Areas Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for many families in the south central Pennsylvania area, and many choose to stay cool during the season by swimming in their own pool or by visiting one of the public pools in York,…
Read MoreThe Deadly Cost of Product Recalls
Takata just expanded their airbag recall to an astounding 34 million cars, or about one in seven cars in America. That officially makes it the largest recall in the US, but at 6 deaths and 100 injuries, it’s far from deadliest. Product recalls happen every day. Roughly 6.5 will happen today, in fact. There are…
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