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- Understanding the longer stopping distance of semi-trucks
Mar 29, 2024
Semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers, are an essential part of the transportation industry. They feature unique characteristics, including longer stopping distances than smaller vehicles. Understanding the factors contributing to these longer stopping distances is crucial for promoting road safety. Factors influencing stopping distance Some of the factors that impact how long it takes a semi-truck to stop include: Weight and momentum: Semi-trucks are significantly heavier than passenger cars, often weighing up to 80,000 pounds when fully...Read More - When gender-based violence at work causes harm
Mar 16, 2024
Most U.S. employees are aware that if they get hurt on the job due to an accident, or even a chronic condition caused by work-related circumstances, they likely qualify for workers’ compensation benefits as a result of the harm they’ve suffered. But, what if job-related harm is caused by the violence of a co-worker, vendor, client or even a stranger? Thankfully, workers’ comp does often cover harm caused by work-related violence, including gender-based violence. It...Read More - 3 types of wage loss workers can request benefits for
Feb 29, 2024
Workers’ compensation provides various benefits, including medical treatment coverage, specific loss benefits and wage loss benefits. Wage loss benefits are financial payments provided to employees who get injured or become ill due to their work. These benefits aim to replace a portion of the wages lost while the employee is unable to work at full capacity because of a work-related injury or illness. The severity of the injury or illness directly impacts the type and...Read More - Where are a semi-truck’s blind spots?
Feb 19, 2024
If you have to share the road with semi-trucks – and everyday occurrence for most drivers – it is very important to know where the blind spots are located so that you can avoid them. You should spend as little time in these blind spots as possible to lower your odds of being involved in a crash. Many people also refer to these as “no zones” where you should not drive when possible. First of...Read More - 3 common examples of bad faith insurance practices
Feb 15, 2024
Insurance is often the last line of defense between an individual and financial hardship. People have homeowner’s policies that protect them from property damage and personal liability. They also have motor vehicle policies that protect them if they cause a crash. The law in Pennsylvania and also certain federal statutes help regulate the insurance industry. After all, insurance companies often have a financial incentive to refuse to cover expenses. Any significant claim might diminish the...Read More - Can someone appeal after a denied long-term disability claim?
Feb 1, 2024
Individuals with long-term disability insurance provided by their employers usually don’t need to use this coverage. Only a tiny percentage of those who carry such coverage may apply for benefits after incurring an injury, getting diagnosed with a debilitating illness or experiencing a major medical event. Long-term disability insurance benefits help protect people who find themselves suddenly unable to work and therefore without income due to debilitating medical conditions. Long-term disability insurance benefits offered as...Read More - When does third-party liability arise in workplace injury scenarios?
Jan 23, 2024
When individuals or entities outside an employer-employee relationship become involved in incidents resulting in injury or harm to workers, they can be held liable to the extent of their involvement. As such, understanding when legal liability extends to third parties after a workplace accident can help you assert your legal rights and recover the compensation you are entitled to. Third-party liability can arise in various scenarios. The underlying concern is that the non-employer individual or...Read More - Why do people drive the wrong way on the interstate?
Jan 4, 2024
Every so often, you will hear about a wrong-way accident on the interstate. These accidents may not be as common as other types of car crashes, but they can be much more severe. Because of the high speeds that the vehicles are traveling at and the fact that it is a head-on collision, fatalities and significant injuries are much more common. But you may find yourself wondering how this could even happen in the first...Read More - Tips for working safely on ladders
Dec 21, 2023
Many workplace accidents are the result of falls from ladders. It could be as simple as someone slipping off of a stepladder while trying to reach a high shelf in a warehouse or as serious as a worker slipping off of an extension ladder while painting or trying to climb up to a roof. Either way, serious injuries can result. How can workers stay safe? They need to know how to use ladders properly and...Read More - Do slip and falls ever cause serious injuries?
Dec 14, 2023
Slip and falls in public locations happen for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, winter weather hits Pennsylvania hard, and it will be a snowy sidewalk or icy parking lot that causes someone’s injury. Other times, a slip-and-fall accident might occur inside a building or business. Not having rugs at the entranceway, failing to secure or clean those rugs and leaving spills unattended are all mistakes that could lead to a slip-and-fall at a business. Many...Read More