A Latrobe man was recently charged after pulling a hand gun in a road rage incident. Unfortunately, this represents the convergence of two serious legal issues known as personal injury and assault and battery as personal injury claims. Road rage incidents have the potential to escalate quickly which makes it extremely important for anyone who is interacting with a very…

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), then you know how devastating and life-changing this condition can be. CRPS causes severe chronic pain. In some cases, the skin in the affected area is so sensitive that a temperature change or slight touch can elicit intense and debilitating pain. Some individuals experience such…

A bill passed through the Pennsylvania Senate recently added bottle rockets, Roman candles, and similar aerial fireworks to the list of fireworks that can be legally purchased and used in the state, according to a recent article in the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, consumers can buy small fireworks like sparklers and fountains in Pennsylvania, but many other types of fireworks…

In June 2017, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down part of the state’s Workers’ Compensation Act, changing the way that the state assess workplace injuries, according to an article in the Insurance Journal. The Workers’ Compensation Act allowed employers to demand that an injured worker receive an impairment rating evaluation (IRE). During an IRE exam, a physician would examine the…

Back in 2015, there were 32,166 fatal car accidents that lead to 35,082 deaths in total throughout the entire United States. That’s a pretty large number, and doesn’t even include all of the accidents that occur without a fatality involved. Learning about the causes of auto accidents may help you to avoid one in your future. Smart Phones Just about…

A 21-year-old youth ministry mentor is facing charges of sexual assault after a 15-year-old girl in his congregation came forward to report the inappropriate relations that occurred at least 14 times. The former youth ministry mentor is accused of taking the underage teen to a park 12 times over April and May and then took her twice in August. This…