It is Time to Notice What Kids do RIGHT in the Fight Against Distracted Driving
All too often, on this blog and in the general media, we focus on what kids do wrong. We talk about the number of teenagers texting and driving and the statistics surrounding teen distracted driving accidents. We talk about individual kids who have been hurt because they were distracted behind the wheel. This reporting is […]
A Life and Death Question You Should Ask Before You Accept a New Job
The phone call offering you a new job is often a joyous moment. In this economic climate, jobs are still hard to come by and the opportunity to work and support your family is significant. Likely, you have already discussed details such as salary, benefits, and job expectations with your future employer. However, there is […]
What is the Latest News on Pennsylvania Motorcycle Fatalities?
According to a recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), Pennsylvania reported a recent decrease in motorcycle deaths that the state attributes in part to increased education, publicity and training. Specifically, Pennsylvania reports 26 fewer deaths in the first 9 months of 2011 as compared to the first 9 months of 2010. While […]
More PA Car Accidents and More Injuries This Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend 2012 is behind us. As we look forward to the summer, it is important to look back and analyze what happened on Pennsylvania roads over the long holiday weekend. It is important to remember the lives that were lost, to comfort the families in mourning and the injured victims in pain, and […]
3 Ways You Can Help Avoid a Motorcycle Accident This Summer
Memorial Day is behind us, the summer has (unofficially) begun, and May – the month Governor Corbett declared to be Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month – is coming to a close. As motorcycle season continues in the Commonwealth, it is important to remember some tips to help avoid a motorcycle accident. Tips to Remember • […]
7 Symptoms of Possible Fracking Related Illness
Are people at risk for fracking related illness? Many of those in the fracking, or natural gas drilling industry, would have you believe that there are no serious health risks associated with the process. However, those who live and work near fracking sites are beginning to report common symptoms. Reported Symptoms • Trouble breathing. • […]
Fracking Complaints Filed with PA Department of Health
At the end of April, the Pennsylvania Department of Health indicated that it has received 30 complaints over the last year from people who claim that their health has been impacted by fracking or natural gas drilling. What Are the Fracking Complaints About? So far, the agency has refused to disclose the nature of the complaints. […]
