The general theory behind premises liability law may seem simple to most people in Williamsport: when one sustains an injury on another’s property, the property owner assumes liability for the incident (and responsibility for dealing with any resulting expenses). Yet as is the case with most legal matters, in practice things are rarely that simple. […]

Past posts on this blog detailed the dangers that truck drivers may pose to you and others on Williamsport’s roads when they choose to eat while driving. Yet that argument does not end with truck drivers alone; any driver can increase the risk of causing an accident when they engage in distracting activities. Most people […]

Ours is a society on the go. From the convenience of online ordering to the necessity of grabbing food at a drive thru window, individuals are accustomed to the combination of multitasking and instant gratification. Truck drivers, unfortunately, are just as susceptible to these temptations as regular commuters on our Pennsylvania highways. Truck drivers are […]

Injuries sustained while on a scaffold can lead to long-lasting health issues. While at work, you should always be aware of the dangers of these pieces of equipment and what you can do to help prevent further problems. Regulations According to the United States Department of Labor, every rig and site must strictly follow OSHA […]

Some truck accidents occur because of factors that the driver could not have easily prevented. For example, as GTG Technology Group points out, bad weather can cause a truck accident. Truck drivers may not be able to stop in time when they drive through ice, snow and rain. There may be times when they can stay […]

Certain bacteria can be found in a number of places, including in plants, water, soil, and even on your skin. This is true of pseudomonas bacteria, which is usually harmless when a person is in good health. In some cases, pseudomonas bacteria can cause a serious infection in vulnerable people. People with compromised immune function are […]

You may be able to sue your boss in Pennsylvania in certain cases. Pennsylvania law makes it very difficult to sue your employer for work-related injuries, but you may still have legal recourse to receive the compensation you need. Lawsuits over wages, discrimination, harassment and retaliation are relatively common. Work-related injuries If you have suffered an injury […]

You may not enjoy having to stay in a hospital, but you probably feel safe when you are there. You expect the hospital to make you better, but sometimes, it can contribute to you becoming sicker.  WPVI-TV explains that one hospital in Pennsylvania had an issue with premature babies suffering from infections it believes came […]

Workplace accidents resulting in eye injuries occur an estimated 20,000 times each year. As noted by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, employees using protective eyewear can help prevent injuries causing permanent blindness or nerve damage by about 90%. Common mishaps resulting in severe eye trauma include accidents involving flying particles, sharp objects and dangerous chemicals, such as […]

Often, when people think about motor vehicle accident injuries, they envision a car crash victim who has broken bones and major physical challenges in the wake of a wreck. However, many victims sustain relatively minor injuries, such as sprains, cuts, aches and seemingly mild brain injuries. However, these injuries have the potential to disrupt one’s […]