Allegheny County teens are gearing up for prom and graduation season. But parents of those teens are no strangers to the heightened sense of worry when their sons and daughters are out celebrating their big nights. Parents are right to worry, as the statistics show that the months from April through June are particularly deadly for young and inexperienced drivers. But what can concerned parents do? Below are some suggestions. Network with other parents Many parents remember the ruse from their own teen years, where Suzy tells Mom and Dad she’s staying at Shelley’s, and vice versa. But well-con ..read more

People sometimes invest in long-term or short-term disability insurance. Some people acquire coverage on their own for personal protection, while others obtain coverage through their employment. Their coverage can help them pay their cost-of-living expenses when they become unable to work due to medical challenges. When people need long-term or short-term disability coverage, they may expect an insurance company to be supportive and cooperative. However, many people face surprising challenges when seeking coverage that they or their employers previously purchased. Ultimately, those facing or a ..read more

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 loaded. This substa ..read more

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 is, therefore, important for victims of this kind of mistreatment to understand that they may be entitled to workers’ comp benefit ..read more

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 amount of wage loss benefits an employee may receive. Temporary Total Disability (TTD) Temporary Total Disability (TTD) benefits ..read more

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 all, there are blind spots both in front of and behind the truck. This is why it is important to leave a proper following distance and to never cut off a semi-truck – such as when you are approaching ..read more

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 part of a compensation package from an employer are subject to rules ..read more

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 place. People can only access the interstate through ramps, which are clearly marked so that someone will know which ramp to use to get on the interstate and which one to use to get ..read more

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 what mistakes to avoid. Nothing can entirely remove the risk of a fall, but this can help to lower the odds that one will occur. Common safety tips Every worker needs to consider the specifics of t ..read more

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 slip and falls lead primarily to embarrassment and maybe some mild bruising. However, some people actually develop serious injuries during a sli ..read more