Neck and Spine Injuries from Gettysburg Car Accidents

Injuries after car accidents are everyday occurrences. The most common areas you may experience these injuries in are your neck and spine. If you experience injury to the lumbar, cervical, or thoracic spine, you can suffer long-term ailments, including paralysis. Unfortunately, these injuries are common after car accidents in Gettysburg. These injuries are severe and…

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Do Roundabouts Reduce Car Accidents?

There has been an uptick in the installation of roundabouts throughout Pennsylvania, especially in York. PennDOT has conducted studies on the impact of installing roundabouts. They found it has led to a reduction in car accidents. Car accidents are still possible but happen less often in roundabouts than in York’s other intersections and traffic circles.…

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How Do Wage Loss Benefits Work in a PA Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Workers’ compensation wage loss benefits play a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of employees and ensuring financial security during times of injury or illness. How are wage loss benefits calculated? There are a number of formulas used to calculate an injured worker’s wage rate. Generally speaking, the injured worker’s earnings for the 4 quarters…

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Pennsylvania Court Decided That Workers’ Compensation May Be Responsible for Reimbursing the Cost of Medical Marijuana

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court recently made the decision that workers’ compensation benefits must reimburse expenses for medical marijuana in certain circumstances. This is great news for workers who use medical marijuana to alleviate their pain and suffering while recovering from various workplace injuries and illnesses. Some people were surprised by the ruling, but Pennsylvania is…

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How Soon Should I See a Doctor After a Car Accident?

No matter how severe a car accident is, it is important to seek medical attention. Even when you believe you’ve sustained no injuries, you should still have a medical professional look over you. There are many reasons why this is a good idea, including delayed symptoms of more severe injuries and for legal reasons when…

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Pennsylvania’s Roads Have Been Especially Deadly in 2023

If you’re anything like us, you’ve noticed an increasing number of reports about car accidents in Pennsylvania. Whether you get your news from the internet or the radio, it seems like every day there’s at least one story about someone getting into a fatal accident. It may feel like our highways and local roads are…

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Remembering the Victims of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire is a tragic and historic event that took place on March 25, 1911, in New York City. It is considered one of the deadliest industrial disasters in the United States and had a profound impact on labor rights and workplace safety. New York City recently unveiled a memorial dedicated to the…

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Another Day, Another Fatal Accident on I-83

If you live or work in South Central Pennsylvania (or Maryland), you know there’s no escaping I-83. It runs for about 85 miles, right up to the State Capital in Harrisburg. You also know that accidents along I-83 are sadly common. On October 17th, the stretch of I-83 near exit 47 shut down for seven…

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The Human Brain Takes Almost One Minute to Switch Between Tasks: New Findings Related to Distracted Driving

Most drivers are aware of the consequences of distracted driving. However, they continue to multitask while driving, causing many car accidents and collisions across Hanover, Pennsylvania and the rest of the country. One of the main reasons for this is false confidence, which causes people to think that they can successfully multitask behind the wheel.…

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New Fire Warning Issued by Kia and Hyundai

Recently and in the past, Kia and Hyundai have issued a lot of warnings and recalls due to fire risks. You are most likely thinking, “not another fire warning.” Regardless of how many warnings and recalls these car manufacturers issue, they still continue to have problems with fire risks. According to a recent article published…

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Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Liability in PA

Workers who are injured while on the job are usually eligible to file for workers’ compensation benefits in the state of Pennsylvania. Most injured employees are aware of these benefits that will help them live and pay for their medical bills while they are out of work. However, many people do not know about the…

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Harrisburg Bus Crash Kills Three, Injures Dozens

Late on Sunday, August 6, a collision involving a charter bus carrying numerous passengers and another vehicle led to tragedy in Dauphin County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, three individuals lost their lives in the incident. The collision occurred shortly before midnight along southbound Interstate 81 at mile marker 74 within Lower Paxton Township. State…

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How Do You Prove Your Injury or Illness Is Work-Related?

When you suffer an injury or illness at work, you may think that it should be easy and straightforward to prove that it is work-related. However, if your condition developed over time or occurred because of too much exposure to certain chemicals or toxins while at work in Gettysburg, your employer may deny your claim.…

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How Does a UM/UIM Claim Work?

When a person suffers severe injuries from a car accident that wasn’t their fault, it is easy to become stressed, overwhelmed, and frustrated. The state of Pennsylvania requires all vehicles to be insured, which provides protection to individuals involved in car accidents. However, not everyone abides by the law or chooses to have the highest…

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Secondary Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries

According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, there are currently over 280,000 people suffering from spinal cord injuries and about 17,000 new cases that appear each year across the United States. Many people do not realize that spinal cord injuries can lead to secondary and long-term complications. They often assume that you can heal…

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