Beware of Winter Weather Slip and Fall Accidents Many winter weather slip and falls can be attributed to property owners failing to keep their properties free of potential hazards to visitors and guests. Weather conditions combined with poorly maintained premises are the perfect mix for slip and fall accidents. A slip and fall accident might […]
Driver Negligence Can Result in Bike & Pedestrian Accidents in Pennsylvania
DRIVER NEGLIGENCE CAN RESULT IN BIKE & PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS IN PENNSYLVANIA Bicycles and motorcycles are fun and economical means of transportation. However, they offer very little protection from inclement weather and other Pennsylvania motorists. WHAT IS DRIVER NEGLIGENCE? When a person is negligent, they have behaved thoughtlessly or carelessly, which caused harm or injury to […]
Benzene Water Contamination Can Occur in Areas Near Wildfires
Benzene Water Contamination Can Occur in Areas Near Wildfires People living near areas where wildfires occur could be exposed to harmful carcinogens in their drinking water. In 2020, two communities in Santa Cruz, California had their drinking water contaminated after wildfires went through the area. Benzene was found in the drinking water at 40 times […]
What You Should Know About Pennsylvania Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
What You Should Know About Pennsylvania Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, 6.4 million people are injured in a slip, trip, or fall (STF) accident each year. Over 8 million hospital emergency room visits are due to falls. Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents The […]
Rights to Vehicle Accident Compensation in Pennsylvania
Rights to Vehicle Accident Compensation in Pennsylvania If you’re in a car accident in Pennsylvania, the initial collision causes the car to bend, buckle, and fold as it hits another solid object. This can be very traumatic for all parties involved in the accident. What type of financial compensation can you expect for a vehicle […]
Relaxed Opioid Restrictions Need to Stay
Relaxed Opioid Restrictions Need to Stay As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, another crisis in the United States is most likely going to get worse. The opioid epidemic has been greatly impacted, making it harder for people addicted to opioids to get treatment. Opioid treatment is usually done in person, so social distancing and restricted access […]
Top 5 Occupations At Risk For Developing Mesothelioma
Top 5 Occupations At Risk For Developing Mesothelioma Asbestos was once thought to be a miracle product because asbestos is an inert material with excellent thermal transfer properties. It is fire-resistant, chemical-resistant, non-corrosive, and inexpensive. However, asbestos is a known carcinogen. When asbestos fibers become airborne anyone in the vicinity can inhale the tiny particles […]
Information About Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment|Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2020
Information About Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment|Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2020 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, so it is a great time to learn more about the disease. Lung cancer is primarily caused by smoking, but it has other causes like radon, asbestos, and pollution. It is a more treatable disease when found early, [...]
Information About Lung Cancer for Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Information About Lung Cancer for Lung Cancer Awareness Month November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lungs are complicated organs that are part of the respiratory system that help people breathe air and bring fresh oxygen into the body. They perform the crucial process of gas exchange where oxygen and carbon dioxide are switched for one […]
U.S. Steel is Challenging New Rules Giving the Allegheny County Health Department More Oversight
U.S. Steel is Challenging New Rules Giving the Allegheny County Health Department More Oversight Proposed rules limiting emissions from Clairton coke works are being challenged by U.S. Steel, which is the largest source of hydrogen sulfide pollution in Allegheny County. It does not want changes because it says the new changes are very strict compared […]