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Worker fatalities steady in Pennsylvania

Published on Jan 4, 2020 in workers' compensation.

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

Published on Jan 3, 2020 in car accidents.

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

Published on Dec 31, 2019 in car 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?

Published on Dec 9, 2019 in car accidents.

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

Published on Dec 6, 2019 in truck accidents.

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

Published on Dec 2, 2019 in Firm News.

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?

Published on Nov 5, 2019 in car accidents.

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 […]

What must I show to prove a doctor was negligent?

Published on Oct 17, 2019 in injuries.

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 […]

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What To Know About Tire Blowouts

Most of us have either seen portions of tires discarded on the highway or interstate. You may have even watched footage on the news or social media showing a tire blowing out, a motorist losing control of their vehicle, and becoming entangled in a crash. Here at Stapp Law, LLC, we want you to know […]

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How Does Workers’ Comp Pay for Lost Wages in Pennsylvania?

You’re injured, and now you can’t work. How will you pay your rent, mortgage, car note, and other bills? Will you be able to afford groceries and keep the lights on? And if you were injured on the job, do you know how workers’ comp pays for lost wages in Pennsylvania? We know this is […]

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Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws

For over 60 years, motor vehicle crashes were the single leading cause of death for children in the United States. Only in very recent years has firearm injuries overtaken the top place, with car crashes remaining in the leading first or second positions in the past few years of research. Following all Pennsylvania car seat […]

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