November 19, 2024 Stay Safe This Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is coming up fast, so there is no better time than now for a quick refresher course on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe as you celebrate. Last year, the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated over 55 million Americans would be traveling 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving; this year, the … Read More »
November 11, 2024 Governor Signs Law Requiring Direct Deposit For Workers’ Compensation Checks Did you know that the way you receive your Workers’ Compensation benefits might be changing? On October 31, 2024, Governor Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1232, Act 126 of 2024. The bill requires insurers to give Claimants the option to receive their Workers’ Compensation checks via direct deposit instead of paper checks. Insurers may comply with … Read More »
November 7, 2024 Speeding Is Still a Top Cause of Fatal Car Crashes No matter how easy it should be to obey posted speed limits and to drive safely and responsibly, speeding is still one of the top causes of fatal car crashes. Speeding is accountable for nearly one-third of annual motor vehicle deaths, claiming approximately 33 lives each day. Speeding endangers everybody on the road, not just … Read More »
November 1, 2024 Which Medical Specialties are the Most Affected by Burnout? When we go to the doctor, be it for a regular appointment or for an emergency, we expect to receive the safest and most effective medical care possible. While in most cases, people may receive the accepted standard of care, sometimes providers make an entirely preventable mistake. A far too common culprit behind these mistakes is … Read More »
October 25, 2024 Assault Allegations Against Rideshare Companies Keep Growing Popular rideshare companies Uber and Lyft are warning investors that their brands may undergo “future damages” due to allegations from thousands of passengers who claim they were victims of serious driver misconduct. According to Uber’s internal data, which the company touched on during recent filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and released to … Read More »
October 21, 2024 Tips for a Safe Halloween Halloween and spooky should go hand-in-hand, but not when it comes to safety. According to Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), children are over two times as likely to be struck and killed by a car on Halloween than any other day of the year. Even things like costumes and decorations can create potential hazards – … Read More »
October 21, 2024 School Bus Safety Tips In honor of National School Bus Safety Week, which runs through the third full week in October each year, we have compiled some important tips. This year the event runs from October 21st to 25th. According to the National Association for Pupil Transportation, or NAPT, the active and evolving public education program provides an excellent … Read More »
October 2, 2024 FDA Approves AirPods with Hearing Aid Features Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to software that enables Apple AirPods Pro 2 (along with other compatible AirPod devices) to function as hearing aids when paired with an iOS 18-compatible iPhone or iPad. A quick Google search reveals that the average price for adult hearing aids is between $2,000 … Read More »
September 24, 2024 What to Do If You Fall From a Ladder at Work? Ladder injuries are common in the workplace, especially in dangerous trades like construction. More than 22,000 workers were injured while using ladders each year in the United States, resulting in nearly 200 deaths, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). A staggering 65 percent of all ladder-related deaths involve portable ladders. Ladder injuries … Read More »
