DRIVER NEGLIGENCE CAN RESULT IN BIKE & PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA Bicycles and motorcycles are fun and economical means of transportation. However, they offer very little protection from inclement weather and other Pennsylvania motorists. WHAT IS DRIVER NEGLIGENCE? When a person is negligent, they have behaved thoughtlessly or carelessly, which caused harm or injury to […]
Benzene Water Contamination Can Occur in Areas Near Wildfires
Benzene Water Contamination Can Occur in Areas Near Wildfires People living near areas where wildfires occur could be exposed to harmful carcinogens in their drinking water. In 2020, two communities in Santa Cruz, California had their drinking water contaminated after wildfires went through the area. Benzene was found in the drinking water at 40 times […]
What You Should Know About Pennsylvania Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
What You Should Know About Pennsylvania Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 6.4 million people are injured in a slip, trip, or fall (STF) accident each year. Over 8 million hospital emergency room visits are due to falls. Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents The […]
Asbestos Exposure from Fake Snow
Asbestos Exposure from Fake Snow Asbestos was considered a useful material because of its fireproof and insulative properties, so it was adopted in ships, factories, and other industries that deal with a lot of heat. It is made up of microscopic fibers that are very light and indestructible, which are very easy to inhale and […]
Rights to Vehicle Accident Compensation in Pennsylvania
Rights to Vehicle Accident Compensation in Pennsylvania If you’re in a car accident in Pennsylvania, the initial collision causes the car to bend, buckle, and fold as it hits another solid object. This can be very traumatic for all parties involved in the accident. What type of financial compensation can you expect for a vehicle […]
Relaxed Opioid Restrictions Need to Stay
Relaxed Opioid Restrictions Need to Stay As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, another crisis in the United States is most likely going to get worse. The opioid epidemic has been greatly impacted, making it harder for people addicted to opioids to get treatment. Opioid treatment is usually done in person, so social distancing and restricted access […]
Questions to Ask About Your Asbestos Lawsuit
Questions to Ask About Your Asbestos Lawsuit Despite decades knowing asbestos exposure dangers, asbestos companies and manufacturers withheld, downplayed, and ignored the issue. Not until a series of lawsuits in the early 1970s were companies forced to admit their awareness and responsibility. Those first mesothelioma lawsuits paved the way for modern asbestos litigation. It’s a journey toward compensating […]
Top 5 Occupations At Risk For Developing Mesothelioma
Top 5 Occupations At Risk For Developing Mesothelioma Asbestos was once thought to be a miracle product because asbestos is an inert material with excellent thermal transfer properties. It is fire-resistant, chemical-resistant, non-corrosive, and inexpensive. However, asbestos is a known carcinogen. When asbestos fibers become airborne anyone in the vicinity can inhale the tiny particles […]
The Great American Smokeout – Make A Plan to Quit Smoking
The Great American Smokeout – Make A Plan to Quit Smoking The Great American Smokeout is an event that takes place on the third Thursday of November each year. Founded by the American Cancer Society over 40 years ago, the Great American Smokeout aims to help people quit smoking – even if it is just […]
Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer and Cigarette Smoking
Mesothelioma, Lung Cancer and Cigarette Smoking Many people confuse mesothelioma with lung cancer and believe cigarette smoking and tobacco use causes both. Lung cancer and mesothelioma have several characteristics in common. However, there are significant differences between the two diseases. Characteristics of Mesothelioma and Lung Cancer Lung Cancer is an abnormal growth of cancer cells […]