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Pennsylvania Law Blog
What happens when a dog bite attack requires medical treatment?
Pennsylvania law holds dog owners liable for harm and injuries caused by their animals when proven that the owner failed in his or her duty to confine a pet. Under some circumstances, a pet owner may face criminal charges over a vicious animal's attack, especially if...
Personal protective equipment may reduce occupational injuries
Individuals in Pennsylvania work in a wide variety of industries, many of which involve physical labor, such as construction, transportation and manufacturing. Unfortunately, occupational injuries and illnesses are not uncommon for many of these industries. Reducing...
When do most bicyclists lose their lives on the road?
For bicyclists, spending time on the road can be a great source of exercise as well as a way to relieve stress that has built up throughout the day (or even the week). However, bicyclists also face the risk of being involved in a serious accident, and many lives have...
What is the rationale behind supervised visitation?
When a Pennsylvania couple divorces, the former spouses ideally work together to work out a child custody agreement that pleases all of the parties. However, life is often messy, and sometimes custody becomes a difficult issue. At times it becomes even further...
Tips for avoiding slips and falls this winter
With the arrival of the winter season comes increased chances of slipping and falling while out and about in Pennsylvania taking care of holiday shopping, spending time with friends and family, and carrying on with your regular daily life. Do you know how to keep both...
Does PA have some of the most dangerous roads in the nation?
Figures released by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation show that traffic fatalities rose for the Keystone State by 5% last year. As reported by 3CBS Philly, almost 2,000 traffic deaths occurred in the state during 2018; the increase in fatalities reflects...
Psychological work injuries: Are they compensable in PA?
Though the language in the Workers’ Compensation Act suggests that psychological work injuries are compensable, many states interpret the language more strictly than others. In those states, psychological injuries such as stress and anxiety are not compensable....
When dangerous roads cause accidents
You may already know that if you sustain an injury in a Pennsylvania car accident caused by another driver's negligence, you have the right to seek damages from the other driver. However, what happens if it was not another driver that caused the accident but the road...
Adrenaline’s impact on car-accident injuries
On March 24, 2019, a major car accident took place in Hamilton Township, reports the Pocono Record. Part of Business Route 209 had to shut down temporarily as emergency services responded to the scene. Fortunately, officials did not report any fatalities at...
Steps to take when a friend’s dog bites you
Dogs may be man's best friend, but that does not mean they will be loving and compassionate all the time. One Pennsylvania police officer had to go to the hospital after a dog bit him. The officer had to undergo surgery while the dog went to a local shelter. You may...
