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Seeking Compensation After a Snowboarding Accident and Injury Thousands of people hit the slopes each winter in Pennsylvania to enjoy the snow and winter sports like snowboarding, tubing, and skiing. As fun as snowboarding is, it can be a dangerous sport. Dangerous slopes, poorly maintained or designed grounds, and winter sport novices mixing with more experienced enthusiasts who ride at top speeds can be recipe for disaster. Serious accidents are not uncommon....

Nearly 10 million people go skiing or snowboarding each year in America, reports the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA). Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas are home to several ski resorts, which thousands of people visit each year. But skiing is a risky activity. According to NSAA, an estimated 40 people are killed each snow season at a ski area; approximately 50 people sustain serious injuries such as paralysis and traumatic brain injuries, and countless...

Get Disability Benefits For Burns and Soft Tissue Injuries If you have burns or soft tissue injuries that prevent you from working, you might qualify for Social Security benefits. Unfortunately, the process is very complicated and highly technical. And even after navigating the process, the majority of applicants receive denials from the Social Security Administration (SSA). But do not give up hope. Getting Social Security disability for burns & soft...

What Is a Herniated Disc Injury? Herniated discs, also referred to as slipped or bulging discs, are a very common injury. According to a report from The New York Times, as many as one-third of American adults show some signs of herniated discs, although only three percent experience symptoms. Some herniated discs result from the natural aging process, while others are from an injury, workplace wear and tear, or certain diseases and disorders. Herniated...