Even if you intend never to drink and drive, you may eventually find yourself beside the road with flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Alternatively, during your drive home from a night on the town, you may encounter a sobriety checkpoint. Either way, an arrest...
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When are police allowed to enter your home?
Having authorities pound on the door of your home or apartment may make you anxious and nervous. However, keeping your cool in such a situation may help you avoid unnecessary legal trouble. You maintain certain rights when law enforcement officials want to search your...
Choosing a bike helmet to prevent head injuries
You enjoy riding your bicycle for recreation or to get to and from work. Although you do what you can to maintain safety while you ride, you cannot control the actions of vehicles that share the road with you. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Occupational hazards nurses face
Nurses help their patients overcome injuries and illnesses, but sometimes working in the medical field poses many hazards, too. At work, many nurses encounter physical dangers and chemical hazards that can have detrimental impacts on their lives. In order to protect...
Is your job-related illness covered under workers’ comp?
Many people mistakenly believe that workers’ compensation only covers work-related injuries such as broken bones, back sprain or head injuries. However, if you develop an illness that results from the work you do, it is a good idea to check into the availability of...
Can a criminal conviction keep you from becoming a teacher?
Certain criminal convictions may prevent you from holding specific types of jobs. If you have aspirations of becoming a teacher in Pennsylvania, know that some criminal convictions may jeopardize your chances. The Pennsylvania Department of Education only gives...
Tips for making the workers’ comp process quicker and easier
In Pennsylvania, employers with one or more employees must carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover those who sustain on-the-job injuries. You may have heard that the filing procedure is complicated, but it doesn't always have to be that way. Here are tips for...
What is toxic crush syndrome?
If you work in a warehouse or similar environment, you likely encounter large and heavy objects every day. If one of them falls on you, you may find yourself trapped beneath something you cannot move. Eventually, you may develop a serious condition: toxic crush...
Get the truth behind Pennsylvania workers’ compensation myths
You probably know that you can collect workers' compensation after an injury at your job. However, employees often receive misinformation about these benefits. If you or a loved one has experienced a workplace illness or injury, review the real facts behind common...
Top causes of home fires
The majority of deaths caused by structural fires in Pennsylvania were in residential buildings. As noted by the U.S. Fire Administration, the Keystone State experienced more than 100 fatalities in home fires during 2019. According to the U.S. Federal Emergency...
