Worker fatalities steady in Pennsylvania
The most basic right as a worker in Pennsylvania is a safe work environment. Laborers in steel mills and office workers in banks have the same expectation. Their employer has an obligation to protect them. Unfortunately, workplace safety is a problem in Pennsylvania. The number of worker fatalities has remained steady in recent years. The numbers The […]
Pedestrian deaths spike in Pennsylvania
At multiple points through a typical day, the average person in Pennsylvania finds themselves in the position of being a pedestrian. This may involve going out for a morning run or walk, making one’s way through a parking lot to get into a grocery store or mall, or even simply walking through a parking garage […]
Weightlifting and traffic accidents
Motor vehicle collisions are more likely to occur when drivers are fatigued, not only in terms of their mental state but also with regard to their physical condition. Not only do drivers in the state of Pennsylvania become fatigued as a result of working long hours, but others struggle with fatigue as a result of […]
How can a traumatic brain injury affect your life?
Pennsylvania drivers who get into crashes will likely also suffer from injury. One of the most common types are traumatic brain injuries, often shortened to “TBI.” These injuries can have a profound impact on your life after a crash. Despite the name, traumatic brain injuries have different levels of severity. Some people can have mild […]
3 hurt in Pennsylvania tanker truck crash
Tanker trucks have a high center of gravity, making them difficult to drive. Because the liquefied loads that they carry are often flammable, an accident involving a tanker truck can be catastrophic. Law enforcement and firefighters shut down Interstate 95 in both directions after a tanker truck crashed and caught fire in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The accident […]
Drowsy driving may be responsible for 72,000 crashes
When it comes to impaired driving in Pennsylvania, the focus is often on substances. However, otherwise responsible drivers also operate vehicles while impaired by driving drowsy. Some may become sleepy during long road trips. Others may start to nod off after pulling a long shift at work. These drivers are often as dangerous as drunk […]
How do I file an insurance claim after an accident?
In the minutes after a car accident in Pennsylvania, you may not be thinking straight. You might have an injury or be distracted due to the situation. However, it is important to try to keep your wits about you. You do not want to make a wrong move in these moments that could affect your […]
Can I file a lawsuit against my employer for a work injury?
We at Stapp Law, LLC understand the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation system can be confusing. Knowing how to file and when to file a claim is not always crystal clear. You may not even be sure you can collect benefits. One question we often hear is about the right to sue your employer for an injury […]
What must I show to prove a doctor was negligent?
If you want to take a doctor to court for medical malpractice, you have the burden of proof. Even though, this type of case is a civil procedure, the doctor maintains innocence until you prove otherwise just as if this were a criminal case. The idea of proving guilty and presuming innocence is at the […]
Who is liable when an accident involves a company vehicle?
Imagine you are driving down a Pennsylvania road. You are minding your own business when suddenly a vehicle slams into your passenger side. The vehicle failed to stop at a red light. It is obviously in the wrong. What is worse is that you see it is a delivery vehicle. You start to wonder who […]
