Warm weather is here, and it is time for children to enjoy the outdoors. Although most parents and children look forward to summer weather, this time of year presents new dangers for children. Fortunately, we can protect our children if parents plan ahead of time and follow some basic safety tips. Here are a few steps we can take to keep our children safe outdoors this summer: Water Safety: Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional...Protecting Your Children From Summer Dangers.
Warm weather is here, and it is time for children to enjoy the outdoors. Although most parents and children look forward to summer weather, this time of year presents new dangers for children. Fortunately, we can protect our children if parents plan ahead of time and follow some basic safety tips. Here are a few steps we can take to keep our children safe outdoors this summer: Water Safety: Drowning ranks fifth among the leading causes of unintentional...
If you are unable to work due to a disability, you might be entitled to disability benefits. However, recovering these benefits is not simple. It may be easy to prove your work history and income, but it is often more difficult to prove you suffer from a health condition that impairs your ability to work to the degree the Social Security Administration requires. Having representation helps win SSD and SSI claims because the regulations that govern the...
Distracted driving is illegal in many states including Pennsylvania, yet it is still an ongoing issue. When an accident is caused by a distracted driver, it can often be difficult to prove. Distracted driving accounts for many car accidents; the number one distraction being texting while driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 660,000 drivers use an electronic device behind the wheel each day during...
Lupus Awareness Month is about educating others about the disease known as lupus. The Lupus Foundation of America says, “May (is) where we all put in extra effort into letting the world know about lupus. We educate our communities and take to social media and let people know what lupus is, how it affects us and what we all can do about it.” Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system fails to serve its normal protective...
There are nearly 850,000 licensed motorcyclists in Pennsylvania. During May, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, along with local and state law enforcement, will be reminding everyone about the importance of motorcycle safety. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, (NHTSA), motorcyclist deaths occur 28 times more frequently than fatalities in other vehicles. In 2019, (2020 has not been released yet) there were 5,014 motorcyclists...