You know you have to drive today, but the time of that trip is all up to you. This isn’t your standard morning commute when you have no choice but to join the stream of traffic on the way to the office -- or the packed rush hour traffic on the way home. Your schedule...
Pennsylvania intersections are often dangerous places. Even if someone is alert and cautious while navigating a crossroads, disaster may still occur if another driver is negligent or reckless. On a recent Saturday night, a collision occurred that caused injuries to...
Whether it was from a car crash or because of another incident, a brain injury can have devastating consequences in your life. A traumatic brain injury is a result of a major blow or jolt to the body or head. It might be a penetrating injury, where a piece of glass or...
Construction sites are known for being among the most dangerous work environments. Even if you’ve remained safe your entire career, you never know what the day ahead will bring. And that’s why your safety and well-being should take priority over everything else....
After a dog bite, you may be worried about infection. You should be worried to a degree because dog bites can become badly infected and cause significant complications without treatment. Making sure the wound is cleaned properly and that you’re vaccinated or treated...
Driving in the dark can be challenging, especially for those who have trouble seeing at night. No matter what time of day it happens to be, however, every motorist must adhere to all Pennsylvania traffic laws and safety regulations. It is not common for nighttime...
Retail workers face serious risks on each shift, so it is imperative that businesses do what they can to reduce those risks. There are some issues that are so common or problematic that the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) has issued standards to...
The warmer spring weather typically brings out more people in our Pennsylvania neighborhoods, whether kids playing, a group of friends joining for a morning walk and some conversation, or people heading to the corner market for some milk. But there also are hazards in...
In Pennsylvania and throughout the country, erosion companies work to minimize soil and weather damage along highways, coastal areas or other residential and commercial properties. Like most construction industry work, this type of job carries a high risk for personal...
With spring here and summer just around the corner, one thing that is important to talk about is being safe while boating. Recreational boating accidents are a real risk for people on the water, but with good safety techniques and training, the likelihood of boat...