Greg Prosmushkin's Injury and Accident Blogs
Guardrails line the highways and roads of Philadelphia, serving as a layer of protection for road users. These safety devices must meet highway regulations and code specifications in order to serve their intended purposes. Ineffective guardrails can be the source of severe injury crashes. Understanding the causes behind these accidents and how to take action […]
Workers’ comp insurance has a strict reporting timeline for employees and employers. Employers are required by law to report a worker’s injury to worker’s compensation within a specific time. The time frame for reporting workplace injuries is between 7 and 10 days after the date of injury and within 48 hours of an injury resulting […]
Water parks are great places that families can enjoy. However, there are various reasons to worry when you visit a water park. There are safety hazards that you need to follow; otherwise you can be a victim of falls from rides or other accidents. These accidents can vary in nature and severity and may involve […]
Herniated discs from car accidents happen when the force of crash causes one of the bones of the spine to push into your spinal cord. This displaced disc puts pressure on the spinal cord. The spinal cord carries messages from the brain to the different parts of your body, and can become inflamed and painful […]
Property damage liability insurance is one of the components of a car insurance policy. This coverage helps to pay for repairs to the property or vehicles damaged by you. According to Pennsylvania law, all motor vehicle owners in the state must possess liability insurance on their vehicles. This insurance will cover any injuries caused to […]
Loss of consortium in tort law elaborates on the loss due to injury or wrongful death of a loved one. It is one of the types of personal injury cases made against a negligent party or someone who has done an intentional wrong. Losing companionship may deprive someone of their relationship with the accident victim. […]
As parents, the top priority is to ensure their children’s safety, happiness, health, and well-being. Parents are often forced to depend on unfamiliar individuals in daycare facilities for the care of their children. Common Childhood Injuries at Daycare Facilities Scrapes, cuts, and bruises Broken bones Poisoning Choking Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Drowning Slip and fall […]
A letter of protection is a legal guarantee that binds you, your healthcare provider, and your attorney. You can use the letter of protection for the injured victim of a car accident, work injury, or slip and fall. The letter promises you will pay for the medical bills once your claim is settled. In addition, […]
According to the Internal Revenue System (IRS), personal injury lawsuits, wrongful death claims, and other claims are not considered taxable income. The objective of settlement funds is to provide compensation for financial losses suffered in some sort of injury. Thus, the funds do not “increase” the material wealth of the taxpayer, but only restore them […]
Workplace injury law was developed to protect workers and repay them for injuries they sustain at work. Government organizations like the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have been developed to monitor working conditions and maintain a benchmark level of safety for workers. Employees must understand that not only is their employer responsible for providing […]
Severe Headache After a Fall or Collision: What It Could Signify Personal injuries can have detrimental effects on the life of an individual. Whether an accident or a critical fall, individuals may experience different types of damage. Many injuries are evident immediately following an accident, such as a sprain, arm or leg injury, cuts, and […]
Many Cherry Hill residents did not know what to believe when they recently awoke to a cell phone alert at 3:30 that warned them of the possibility of tornados in the area. Some residents ignored it and went back to sleep, while others paid attention to the warning and sought shelter in their basements. It […]
It is springtime in Bensalem, but many people already have summer on the brain. It is that time of year when the weather starts to get nice, people get back into outdoor activities and recreation, and students realize the end of the school year is in sight. For many adults and children, summer means pool […]
Construction workers have important jobs, but they do come with risks. We know that safety is the most important thing in this line of work, and plenty of state and federal laws are in place to ensure safe practices. However, Injuries still happen due to largely preventable accidents. Today, we are going to highlight a […]
As state lawmakers introduce bills to legalize electric scooters in the state of Pennsylvania, locally, the Philadelphia City Council is already paving the way for the possibility of dockless electric scooter rentals in Philadelphia. The city council held a hearing to explore how electric scooters would be utilized in the city and to look at […]