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....
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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...
New technology helps to reduce rear-end collision injuries
The first safety feature that was designed specifically to reduce rear-end collisions was the third brake light, which was introduced in 1986. Technology continues to provide better safety features for vehicles so that such crashes can be avoided, or, if they do...
Slip-and-falls definitely are not funny
Remember back in the day when TV and movie comedians elicited huge laughs from their audiences by taking pratfall after pratfall? While these carefully choreographed falls may still bring a smile to your face, you could have nothing to laugh about if you slip and fall...
3 common workplace hazards for health care workers
Caring for others is a noble occupation. You put the health and safety of your patients first every day. Whether you provide in-home care to elderly patients or you are a nurse in a hospital, you do amazing work. However, you must take care of yourself too. Working in...
Are inheritances marital property?
Inheritance is an issue that comes up in some divorces. That is, one spouse came into a sizable inheritance and assumed it was his or hers to keep no matter what. Then it surprises the spouse in a bad way during divorce proceedings to learn that the other spouse has a...
Are you dealing with a hit-and-run driver?
Being hit and injured in a car accident is frustrating enough. When you are dealing with a hit-and-run driver, your stress may multiply. For example, you may be afraid of getting little financial help for your medical bills because the party who hit you has not been...
Who is liable for commercial truck accidents?
If you got in an accident because of a negligent truck driver, you might think it is a straightforward process to figure out legal liability. It can be complex to determine, however, and is based on the specific causes and nature of the accident. The driver may not...
