Firearm deaths are surging across the United States, with a record number of people killed in 2021. As America’s gun epidemic continues to escalate, a new study revealed the groups who are most likely to be victims. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, analyzed firearm deaths over the past three decades. More than a […]
America has a transportation system designed to move cars quickly, but not people safely, according to an article in the New York Times. As a result, the U.S. surpasses other developed nations in roadway deaths, putting drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians at risk. The article described how America’s roadway fatalities were similar to other countries […]
When riding an electric scooter, e-bike, or motorcycle, injuries can happen. But while motorcycle injuries have been widely studied, the other modes of transportation – which typically have fewer safety systems in place – have not. That prompted a group of researchers to compare the types of injuries from motorcycles, e-bikes and scooters. This new […]
An article in Michigan Health claims that the risk of falling has increased among older adults. Looking at data from a University of Michigan poll, the increase can be traced back to the isolation and reduced activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, as seniors become more active and engaged, the fall risk continues to rise. […]
Inexperience behind the wheel combined with some risky driving behaviors make teens more prone to accidents, including deadly ones. One report cited the risk of accidents being higher for teens ages 16-19 than for any other age group. Here are the top findings: During the first few months after getting a license, a 16-year-old’s crash […]
Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports on the top workplace safety violations, to show employers what they need to address to remove serious workplace hazards. OSHA performed 24,333 total inspections in 2021, up from 21,710 the previous year. Here’s what topped the list: Fall protection to shield employees walking or working […]
A growing number of people are reportedly incorporating a new trend to help them through divorce: a coach. With divorce being one of the most stressful life experiences – according to the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale – the challenges of ending a marriage can be all-consuming. As a result, some individuals bring in a […]
The impact of a criminal record can touch many aspects of one’s life: employment, family relationships, and a loss of some freedoms. But one Pennsylvania woman was surprised recently when she discovered that she had been banned from Airbnb after a background check. The background check flagged a criminal conviction for opiate possession 9 years […]
Staffing shortages aren’t just impacting nursing homes. News reports say they are also affecting the survey agencies that check in on nursing homes to ensure safety in operations and care of residents. Nearly 30 percent of nursing homes have not received what is known as their “standard survey,” a comprehensive inspection that is to be […]
While being in jail does mean the forfeit of some freedoms, prisoners do retain a number of constitutional protections. A handbook compiled by the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project provides an overview of prisoner rights in Pennsylvania based on both state and federal court decisions. Here are some of the major ones: Access to the Courts […]
