If you plan on doing some holiday shopping this weekend, make sure you are alert and cautious. The holiday season can present many dangers for shoppers. When shopping, people become vulnerable to theft because they begin to be careless. Large crowds and shopping lists make people unaware of their surroundings, giving thieves easy access to …
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Side effects of TBI may linger
When it comes to serious injuries, one of the most serious that someone can face is a traumatic brain injury. Also called TBI, it is possible that this type of injury could dramatically affect the life of the person who suffers it, for many years to come. According to one statistic provided by the Centers …
Read More >>Sleep apnea could lead to truck accidents
While there are many potential causes of truck accidents, drowsy drivers are one of the causes. Sometimes this drowsiness is due to not going to sleep at a reasonable time. Other times it is due to medical issues such as sleep apnea. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is currently trying to figure out what, …
Read More >>Tips for keeping celebrations safe this holiday season
For many in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area, this is a festive time of year. Accordingly, there are many different types of parties held, including those with friends, family and coworkers. At many of those gatherings alcohol may be present. In any of those situations it is important that partygoers enjoy themselves responsibly. There are certain …
Read More >>Winter Accidents Lead to an Increase in Workers’ Compensation Claims
With winter weather approaching, snow, ice and freezing temperatures will make traveling dangerous for pedestrians and drivers. Sadly, slip and falls and motor vehicle accidents will rise during this time. These accidents will also contribute to a significant increase in workers’ compensation claims. Each year, accidental slip and falls cause thirty thousand serious injuries and …
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