Altoona Personal Injury Blog
Work injuries and workers’ comp a concern for first responders
In Pennsylvania, any job can be dangerous with workers at risk for suffering injuries and fatalities. Workers’ compensation is an important factor for these workers to make ends meet after they have been hurt and for families who have lost a loved one in a...
Steps to take after a motor vehicle accident
It’s natural to feel lost and confused after a motor vehicle accident, especially if you’ve never dealt with this situation in the past. For this reason, you may have questions and concerns about what you should and shouldn’t do. Here are the five most important steps...
Facts about fatal pedestrian accidents
Pennsylvania experiences all seasons, which means residents understand how to enjoy the outdoors no matter the weather conditions. Thus, it is not just the warm months where individuals are seen walking to and from their destinations. Whether it is in the parking lot,...
Understanding workers’ compensation benefits
Whether your job has well-known risks or is deemed relatively safe, the reality is that a workplace accident could occur at any time, in any industry for any reason. It may be a fall from great height at a construction accident, a trip and fall in the office, an...
Amazon could be liable for third-party defective products
Shopping today has never been easier. Not only is a consumer product a mouse click away from purchasing, it is now possible to have these goods shipped to you the next day or even the same day. The ever-expanding Amazon allows for the needs of consumers to be...
Important differences between workers’ compensation and disability
Realizing that an injury or medical condition has rendered you disabled can shake your world. And when a workplace accident is the cause of an injury or illness, it can result in workers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere questioning what they can do to address the harms...
Appealing a workers’ compensation denial
When you are hired for a job, you intend to show up; however, when a workplace accident occurs, you are suddenly faced with the inability to work. Whether it is for the short-term or a long duration, a work injury often requires medical care and time away from work to...
Possible changes to texting-while-driving ban?
In Pennsylvania and other states, cell phone use while driving is a growing concern. Thus, lawmakers have pushed for and, in many cases, passed, legislation to ban the use of hand-held phones while driving. The State House in Pennsylvania recently passed a bill to ban...
When you are partly at fault for your own accident
After you have been injured in a car accident, you face a long, painful recovery. In the worst cases, you may never fully recover. Either way, you will likely face enormous medical bills, lost wages and other economic losses that can devastate your finances and those...
Spot the signs of concussion after a car accident
A concussion is a common brain injury that you might receive after a car accident. It occurs when your head experiences a sudden jolt or blow. While concussions are generally mild brain injuries, they can still have a serious impact on your life. Symptoms on the scene...
