You’re more likely to injure yourself — and others — with an electric scooter or e-bike than with a motorcycle or car. That’s according to a new study released by UCLA reported in Electrek. Researchers sought to discover more about the safety of these lightweight personal vehicles that have gained in popularity over recent years. […]
Slip, trip and fall accidents sometimes happen. A recent paper presented at the annual meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society addressed whether these accidents and resulting injuries can be curtailed through better architectural design. More than 275,000 occupational injuries annually are caused by slips, trips and falls, according to the National Safety Council. […]
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has released its annual crash statistics, revealing that statewide crashes in Pennsylvania increased nearly 12% from 2020 to 2021. What were the top causes of crashes in Pennsylvania this past year? Intersection crashes represented the greatest number at 43,647. Close behind at 41,884 were crashes involving single vehicles run […]
Injuries at work happen, and workers are compensated when they do. But employees can be fearful – or unsure of what to do or say – when they believe that their injury occurred because of unsafe conditions. A recent article shared important things to remember in such a circumstance. Employers in most states are required […]
By the end of May this year, there were more reported carjackings in Philadelphia than in all of 2020, according to an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer. If the trend continues, the city is on track to finish the year with a 500% increase over 2019 and a record 1,400 carjackings for 2022. Carjacking has […]
Fatal crashes involving large trucks increased 13% from 2020 to 2021, reaching the highest number in nearly four decades, according to a preliminary report from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). However, some reports claim the federal government has still not acted on many recommended safety steps. Last year, more than 5,600 people were […]
In Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to monetary damages if you suffer emotional distress as a result of a defendant who acted negligently. There are traditionally four circumstances in which a plaintiff can recover damages in a negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED) claim: first, if the defendant had a contractual or fiduciary duty toward […]
Product defects can result in motorcycle accidents, injuries and even death. That’s why keeping on top of safety recalls is so important. A recent article in FindLaw explains safety recalls and your rights as a motorcycle owner. When a defect causes a motorcycle injury or death, it’s often a product liability issue. Liability may lie […]
Slips and falls sometimes happen to people who are already injured. In those cases, it’s not uncommon for the fall to worsen a pre-existing chronic condition. In such a circumstance, you may wonder what your legal options are. Perhaps you had previously broken a bone. You might have back pain, a herniated disc, or another […]
If you’re injured at work, chances are your employer will offer you Workers’ Compensation to provide money and benefits for medical expenses, wage replacement and permanent disability for on-the-job injuries. However, certain injuries open the door for you to file suit for additional compensation. Defective products Equipment doesn’t always work properly. In cases where a […]
