No one counts on going to work and getting injured. Even when employers and workers focus on safety, injuries can happen. Some jobs are just dangerous in nature. These industry groups see the most claims. Two industries take the top According to the annual report...
The trend that started with small pedometers clipped onto belts has turned into a device that is almost as common as cell phones. Now that fitness trackers offer you more than simply your step count, one of these gadgets might be part of your everyday attire. When you...
Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating and freeing. After a long winter and a wet spring, it can be tough to wait for those first long rides on the open road. While you may have managed to sneak in a few quick rides as the weather warmed up, as summer approaches, you...
Spring is in the air, and with it come slippery floors in nearby shops. With customers wearing wet shoes, it can seem impossible to navigate potentially hazardous areas of the store. When you enter a store, you hope that the owner and their staff have watched for new...
Not many people look forward to driving in the snow. Often, even those with large four-wheel-drive vehicles would prefer to stay home. Seasoned or not, driving in the snow takes practice and caution. Thankfully, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)...
Dogs are fascinating and attractive to children. However, not all dogs are excited to meet new people. Children can be incredibly intimidating for an anxious dog. Here’s what to teach your child about meeting a new dog. Always ask Dogs and their owners are not always...
When your job requires some lifting – whether you are a construction worker, health care aide or warehouse employee – your work could take a serious toll on your back. Even if you are an office employee, you can end up with disabling back pain because you bend...
Dogs injure even when they don't bite When you picture a dog attack, do you immediately think of a large dog biting someone? Given the media coverage of these incidents, it would not be surprising if you did. But what happens when a dog does not bite its victim? What...
Pennsylvania requires anyone involved in a car accident to stop their vehicle, exchange license and insurance information, and aid anyone injured in the collision. (75 Pa.C.S. §3742 and §3743). Sometimes, the person who caused the accident violates the law and flees...
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently provided guidance concerning an issue that has troubled workers seeking or receiving Pennsylvania unemployment compensation (UC) benefits. When is a worker pursuing self-employment that disqualifies them from receiving UC...
