When someone suffers a job injury they need to know what to do and what not to do. Common mistakes can often end up decreasing the potential settlement or benefits someone may receive. Here are the top five mistakes that people make after being injured...
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is the largest transit system in Pennsylvania and the sixth largest in the United States. SEPTA carries millions of people every year aboard its subways, trains, buses, and trolleys. Due to the high volume of people who ride on...
What Takes Place in the Delivery Room? The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting and anticipated times in people’s lives. The delivery room should be a place where everyone is focused on the delivery of a healthy and injury-free baby. Lack of...
We depend greatly on doctors and medical professionals to do the best job they can. But, even the most trusted healthcare professionals make mistakes. Medical malpractice is an issue that is far too common these days. Anesthesia is essential to prevent patients from feeling any...
Traffic accidents involving commercial trucks cause thousands of injuries each year. The size and weight of commercial trucks leads to catastrophic odds for the passengers in smaller vehicles. One out of every eight highway-related deaths in the U.S. involves large commercial trucks. According to the DOT,...
With record low temperatures recorded all across the United States, it’s important for people to stay safe during the winter months. Fireplaces, space heaters, and in-home heaters can all cause potential fire hazards when in use. According to the National Fire Protection Association, in 2016...
A tire blowout could happen anytime, and the aftermath can be fatal. A tire blowout is much different from a flat tire. Flat tires occur when there is a loss of pressure in the tire, whereas a tire blowout is the explosive release of the...
Traveling for the holidays? According to the National Safety Council, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s are among the most dangerous holidays for drivers. Due to the increased amount of drivers on the road, the urgency to reach a destination, and the poor driving conditions during...
Train accidents occur more often than you think. They are responsible for approximately 1,000 deaths in the United States each year. When a derailment or collision to another automobile occurs, trains can cause damage to property and injury to people. Railroad companies, as well as...
The key factor in all malpractice cases is whether or not the responsible party was negligent in their duties. Negligence isn’t just about making a mistake. A negligent mistake is something that should have been caught by a competent medical professional but wasn’t. In fact,...