Previous posts on this blog have talked about the different forms of compensation that injured construction workers can recover after being involved in a construction accident.Oftentimes, it is necessary for Altoona workers, as well as those who live and work in other...
Month: March 2019
St. Patrick’s Day a dangerous time to be on the road
In the Altoona area, many people may choose to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by having an Irish meal and sharing a few drinks with friends and family.While there is nothing legally wrong with this per se, it is imperative that if Pennsylvanians do choose to drink on...
Fatal four: Issues that often cause Pennsylvania workers injury
You may be one of many Altoona residents who earns a living in the construction industry. In this town and many other Pennsylvania regions, hardly a day goes by when construction crews aren't hard at work, often in high-risk situations, such as carrying out duties on...
Did a drunk driving accident cause you injury?
If you are age 21 or older and want to have a glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage while dining out with friends, you're not necessarily breaking the law if you then get behind the wheel of a car to drive. However, because drunk driving causes tens of thousands...
Pedestrian deaths continue to be a problem in Pennsylvania
According to a recent preliminary analysis that was reported by a Pennsylvania media outlet, the number of pedestrian deaths in this state went up by about 30 to 40 percent in 2018. In 2018, Pennsylvania had 90 pedestrian fatalities related to car accidents, whereas...