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Pennsylvania Compromise and Release Agreements
July 05, 2015
Since 1996, Pennsylvania Act 57 has authorized the use of compromise and release settlement agreements for all workers’ compensation claims. The main idea is to[...]Pennsylvania program targets drivers that do not wear seatbelts
July 05, 2015
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that every year an estimated 1.7 million deaths are reported in the U.S. due to traumatic brain[...]Pittsburgh pedestrian accident and remedies available
July 05, 2015
The design of many Pittsburgh roadways focuses on motor vehicle traffic. For pedestrians and cyclists this can create dangerous situations, especially when drivers fail to[...]Poor dental hygiene may indicate neglect in Pennsylvania nursing homes
July 05, 2015
Many residents of Allegheny County live in nursing homes when they can no longer care for themselves. According to the American Psychological Association, over 23[...]Simple tips for safe winter driving
July 05, 2015
It may be difficult to believe, but winter has finally arrived this year. Though the snow, ice and cold temperatures can make for beautiful scenery,[...]Study Provides Guidance for Limiting Semi Truck Accidents
July 05, 2015
[vc_row padding=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text responsive_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1553728480384{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The results of a recent sleep study find that a split sleeping schedule leaves people more rested than sleeping for[...]Snow moving through Pennsylvania wreaks havoc on state’s highways
July 05, 2015
Although snow and colder temperatures can create a beautiful winter landscape in Allegheny County, this winter wonderland also leads to dangerous driving situations. According to[...]Social Networking Sites Can Derail Worker’s Compensation Claims
July 05, 2015
In the last several years, social networking has become a huge part of our daily lives. Sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn allow us to[...]The risks of Pennsylvania automobile fires
July 05, 2015
As consumers look for ways to reduce their carbon footprint, hybrid and electric cars have become increasingly popular. But in the wake of an automobile[...]Tragic accident claims six on rural Pennsylvania highway
July 05, 2015
A recent accident along Route 219 in the Allegheny National Forest resulted in the deaths of six vehicle occupants, two of them children. The head-on[...]Understanding work credits for SSDI qualification, amount
July 05, 2015
Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is one of two U.S. government programs administered by the Social Security Administration that offer benefits to disabled individuals[...]Birth Injury: Failure to Perform C-Section
July 05, 2015
Medical negligence that occurs during labor and delivery can result in a birth injury to the fetus or an injury to the mother. Failure to[...]