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When Illegally Parked Cars Get Hit
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on January 30, 2020
It may be hard to determine who is at-fault when a driver hits an illegally parked car. It is common knowledge that vehicles should not be parked in front of fire hydrants and other illegal places. Unfortunately, some people still break the law, creating serious hazards for all drivers. If another motorist runs into an… Read More
Mental Illness at Work
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workers' Compensation on January 28, 2020
It is becoming more common for employers across the United States to address the mental health concerns of their employees, an issue that has rapidly increased over the past decade. Though there have been past misconceptions, scientists have disproven many myths about mental illnesses and employers have observed these fallacies. In fact, employees with mental… Read More
How to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Claims
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workers' Compensation on January 24, 2020
Work-related injuries have a big impact on an employer. Obviously, insurance premiums cover Workers’ Compensation costs, but indirect costs are also a significant impact. Work injuries can result in missed days at work, impacting employers. As a result, employers experience lost productivity, low morale, and pressure to train a replacement. By maintaining a safe work… Read More
Slip & Fall Accidents at Work
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Personal Injury on January 15, 2020
During winter, there is the potential for a slip and fall accident at any moment. Winter weather causes ice to form on the ground, resulting in slippery surfaces. When ice is present at a business and a patron is injured from a slip and fall accident, this could give patrons the opportunity to file a… Read More
Backseat Passenger Injuries
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on January 14, 2020
Passenger safety in cars has vastly improved over the past few decades and front seat passenger fatalities involved in head-on collisions have seen a substantial decrease. But what about passengers in rear seats? A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found that backseat passengers are not as protected for a car… Read More
Concussion Symptoms After a Car Accident
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on January 9, 2020
Car accidents can happen anytime you are on the road and they often happen unexpectedly. If you are involved in a car accident and you hit your head, you may suffer a concussion. A quick assessment may feel as though you escaped the accident without serious injury, but it is still necessary to be checked… Read More
Winter Weather Driving Tips
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on January 4, 2020
With winter weather quickly approaching, it is important for you to stay safe while driving on snow and ice-covered roads. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, winter storms and bad road conditions contribute to more than 2,000 road deaths every winter. Although you cannot control the weather, there are things you can do… Read More
Office Injuries
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workers' Compensation on January 3, 2020
You may think that working in an office environment is safer than other work environments, such as construction work or washing windows. Yet, there are risks involved with working in an office environment. Common office injuries can happen in many different situations and include the following: Injuries associated with lifting Falls Repetitive injuries associated with… Read More