Altoona Personal Injury Blog
How to protect yourself from repetitive stress injuries at work
When you have to do the same thing at work every day, your job becomes predictable. You might presume that this predictability makes it particularly safe, but the truth is that repetitive work is a leading cause of injury to workers. Even if you never make a mistake...
You can reduce the odds of a ladder fall
Ladders are some of the most common and dangerous tools that people use on the job. Part of the problem is that they don’t appear dangerous, at least not in the way at that a blowtorch or a circular saw does. You can imagine the injuries those can cause when used...
Do you have to hit your head to suffer a brain injury in a crash?
You were driving on the highway when a large truck suddenly started to merge into your lane. You looked over to see if you could move over, but you had no room on the shoulder to do so. There was nothing you could do to avoid the crash, and you ended up being pushed...
Watch for signs of internal bleeding after a major car crash
After a car crash, you will likely feel sore and banged up from the violent motion of the vehicles during the collision. Most people are more worried about major, obvious injuries, like spinal cord damage, than they are about more subtle or invisible injuries. You...
Runners, consider these road safety tips
Many runners, whether training for a specific race or just trying to stay in shape, tend to run on the road. On smaller roads, this may mean running on the shoulder or even the far edge of the driving lane. On larger roads, it often means running on the sidewalk. ...
Apportioning fault in a Pennsylvania accident
Most residents of Altoona intuitively understand the concept of “fault” – it is the failure to exercise due care. A person who fails to exercise due care may be liable for any damages suffered by another person. But what happens if more than one person is deemed to be...
Types of occupational diseases that require workers’ compensation
While there are multitudes of various injuries and sicknesses that can happen in a workplace, there are some occupational diseases which more commonly arise. Whether from exposure to certain toxic chemicals or fumes in a workplace, or a repetitive use injury, these...
How a job offer can affect your workers’ compensation benefits
A workplace accident can turn your life upside down. It can leave you with significant physical pain and limitations, the burden of enormous medical debt, the need for rehabilitative care, and a lack of resources due to lost wages. All of this can wreak havoc on your...
Common signs and symptoms of whiplash
Whiplash is a neck injury that typically occurs as the result of rapid back and forth movement of the neck. For example, if you’re stopped at a traffic light and a vehicle unexpectedly hits you from behind, it has the potential to cause this injury. While some people...
What to know about traumatic brain injuries
Head injuries can be scary and incredibly dangerous to victims. To reduce the chances of suffering serious trauma to their heads, many athletes wear state of the art helmets and other protective gear to improve their chances of protecting their bodies when they are...
