Truck Accidents Pose a Big Threat to Oil and Natural Gas Workers
People who work at oil and natural gas wells typically log long hours under exhausting, and sometimes dangerous, conditions. They work with heavy tools, complex equipment,... Read more »
It's Motorcycle Safety Month - Brush Up on the Basics
There's nothing like the speed and power that comes from riding a motorcycle – open air on all sides, wind whipping across your face, and a smooth ride that's almost like flying. But... Read more »
Primary Seat Belt Laws Convince Teens to Buckle Up
Seat belt statistics speak for themselves. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a car accident by 45 percent and of sustaining a critical injury by 50 percent. Yet... Read more »
Accidental Death Rate for Children Drops
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents between the ages of 1 and 19. In fact, a child dies from an unintentional injury almost every hour in the United States.
However, a... Read more »
REMINDER: New Pennsylvania Bicycle Safety Law Takes Effect Today
Pittsburgh has been making strides towards becoming a bicycle-friendly city in the past few years. Today, all of the city's efforts will get a little help from the law. Pennsylvania's new bicycle... Read more »
Not So Child-Proof Locks Recalled
It’s true that little hands seem to get everywhere, especially in places you don’t want them. That’s why parents take great pains to child-proof the house, keeping dangerous products locked up or out of reach. Unfortunately, Dorel Juvenile... Read more »
Dog Owners Can Help Prevent Dog Bites From Happening
Recently, a partner at my law firm, Attorney Jason Lichtenstein, talked to the media about dog bites, an issue that’s received a lot of local attention recently following the tragic death of... Read more »
Studies Show Connection Between Cell Phone Towers and Cancer
As cell phones became widely available in the 1990s, cell phone towers popped up around our homes, offices, and schools. In fact, the continued widespread use of cell phones has led to an increase... Read more »
Doped Driving Doubles the Risk of Car Accidents
The dangers of drunk driving have long been established, but researchers have now clearly identified the risks of driving while under the influence of marijuana. A recent study published in the British Medical Journal... Read more »
Pennsylvania Passes New Bicycle Safety Law
The Pennsylvania legislature has passed a new law aimed at protecting bicycle riders. The new bicycle safety law, which has already been signed by Governor Tom Corbett and will go into effect on April 2, 2012, will require... Read more »
