There are many different types of jobs in Pennsylvania. Some may involve more physical demands than other or be inherently more dangerous due to the heavy machinery or equipment that is required. When everything goes correctly the employees are safe, but if there is...

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The unseen may cause the most harm in the meatpacking industry
Working with dangerous equipment is part of the meatpacking industry. As you go through your workday, you take precautions to help ensure you get home safely at the end of your day. You combat the hazards you see every day. Sadly, it's the dangers you can't see that...
Watch out for holiday drunk drivers in Pennsylvania
If you're like many other people who live in Pennsylvania, you've likely been spending your recent time writing guest lists and making plans for Thanksgiving and the upcoming holiday season. Whether you typically host a large gathering of family and friends or prefer...
Who are the distracted drivers putting you at risk?
Paying attention behind the wheel is important for safety, but not everyone takes the matter as serious as they should. You have probably noticed that a lot of drivers seem glued to their phones or may participate in other types of dangerous behaviors. Anyone can be a...
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We established this blog to share stories and information about topics relevant to our practice. Our intent is to regularly provide posts highlighting legal issues of local, state and national interest that we think you will find interesting. Check back later for...
Low-rated hospitals are not improving
A trip to the hospital may already be a frightening experience if your reason for going is an injury, illness or surgery. You already have a lot on your mind as you worry about your health, and you certainly don't want to wonder about the safety rating of your...
Even minor car accidents can have severe long-term consequences
Motorists in Northeastern Pennsylvania risk their lives on the roadways every day. Even bumper-bashing accidents can cause injuries with long-term consequences. Unfortunately, even if you are one of the safest drivers, you can fall victim to negligent operators of...
Mind your step to avoid a construction site slip-and-fall injury
Even when Northeastern Pennsylvania has a mild winter, construction workers will face life-threatening hazards -- maybe even more because weather conditions might allow more activity on construction sites. Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
The perils of working in a restaurant kitchen
Restaurants and eating places are near the top of the list of industries in Northeastern Pennsylvania, and a significant portion of the workforce earns a living in kitchens. If you are one of them, you could suffer sprains and strains, cuts, burns and other injuries....
Will your teenager be distracted while driving this summer?
With summer break coming up, scores of teenagers will be driving on the already busy Pennsylvania highways. If you are the parent of a teenager, handing over the keys to the family car might cause anxiety. Not only for the safety of the child but also for your...