Your Guide to Child Passenger Safety
Choosing the right car seat for your child can feel overwhelming. So many different car seats exist — how do you know which one will keep your child safe according to their weight, height and age? The right car seat matters. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13.…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice: When to Settle and When to Sue
When you visit a doctor, dentist or another medical professional for care and treatment, you are putting a considerable amount of trust in that individual or practice. You trust the medical professional will make an accurate diagnosis, prescribe the correct medicine and perform the proper treatment. But things do go wrong from time to time.…
Read MoreQ&A with Dean Dominick: What are the pros and cons of telemedicine related to my workers’ compensation case?
Going to a medical provider’s appointment requires a decent amount of preparation and time to organize. From the initial phone call making the appointment to the travel and possibly taking hours off from work, visiting your doctor can be a sizable time commitment. Modern telecommunications technology has delivered a solution to this issue called telemedicine,…
Read MoreSteps to Take After a Car Accident [Infographic]
Did you know there are more than 6 million car accidents on the road every year in the United States alone? No one likes to think about getting in an accident, but it’s important to be prepared in case you ever do. What do you need to do after you’ve been in an accident? Take…
Read MoreSteps to Creating a Family Emergency Plan
It’s human nature not to want to discuss things which frighten us or make us uncomfortable. However, there is a big difference between getting hung up on morbid thoughts and simply having a plan of action for realistic potential crises. Extreme weather can present itself almost anywhere you go. Hurricanes are powerful and incredibly destructive.…
Read MoreWho is responsible when there is an injured landscaper on your property?
With warmer weather on the horizon, southcentral Pennsylvanians are preparing for tidier lawns and gardens. If you’re considering hiring a landscaping company, you might be thinking of questions such as: How much is the average price for these tasks? Who has the best reputation? Does it make more sense to hire an independent contractor or…
Read MoreBicycle Safety
Bicycles have been around for hundreds of years in various forms. We use them for recreation and exercise and as a quick way to cover short distances. With the “go green” movement, bicycles have once again risen in popularity as an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation. In the United States between 2000 and 2010, the number…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Your Next Car Accident
Although many of today’s cars have safety features designed to reduce car accidents and injuries, 39,107 people in the U.S. died in 2019 as a result of a vehicle accident. In Pennsylvania, there were 990 fatal crashes and 1,059 deaths as a result of those accidents in 2019. While the number of accidents and fatalities…
Read More11 Tips for Throwing a Safe and Relaxing Backyard BBQ
A backyard barbecue is a popular way to relax and enjoy friends and family, but this seemingly innocent gathering comes with many potential dangers. Planning can reduce the risks of an injury or illness at your BBQ. Preparation also helps you relax a little more, knowing you have done everything in your power to keep…
Read MoreQ&A with Craig Milsten: When should I settle a case, and when should I go to trial?
When you’ve sustained an injury due to another party’s negligence, it makes sense to pursue a personal injury claim in order to get the compensation you deserve. However, when does it make sense to go to trial versus settling out of court with the defendant? KBG lawyer Craig Milsten is no stranger to personal injury…
Read MoreGuide to Handling Food Safely
Food is the essence of life. We need food to survive, but we also use it to celebrate, commiserate and start our days off right — just to name a few. What we put into our bodies affects our health and well-being. That’s why it’s so important to make sure we are handling our food…
Read MoreHow to Protect Your Loved Ones from Elder Abuse
The United States population is aging at an increasing rate. With an influx of the population entering their golden years, the logistics of care for the elderly become complicated, and in some cases undermined. When caretakers neglect duties or take advantage of their wards, it may be elder abuse. You may be struggling with the…
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