A broken ankle is a serious injury that requires immediate and oftentimes ongoing medical attention. Without the right treatment plan in place, you're taking the risk of this injury bothering you for the rest of your life.
There is more than one way to treat a broken ankle, with both nonsurgical and surgical options on the table. It's important to work closely with your medical team to determine which approach makes the most sense.
If you live in the state of Pennsylvania, there's a good chance you spend time on the many highways that crisscross the state. When you find yourself on the highway, it's imperative to do whatever you can to safely share the road with commercial trucks.
Driving in close proximity to tractor-trailers is easier said than done, but there are some basic tips you can follow to enhance your safety. Here are three tips to keep in mind at all times:
Recently the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling involving an insurance company's ability to sue in a case where a worker is injured if the worker doesn't join the lawsuit.
The case involved a woman who was injured while working at a Thrifty Rental Car office back in 2013. She was hit by a rental vehicle as she stood in the parking lot, and suffered head, neck and back injuries.
If you work at a distribution center, manufacturing plant or warehouse, then you're likely aware of how busy your facility's loading dock is. Since truckers are often on a set schedule, dockworkers must use forklifts to move things around quickly so that they can send them on their way. Having to rush to get things done leaves dockworkers vulnerable to getting hurt.
One of the best ways employers can keep their workers safe is for them to encourage them to keep the dock dry, clean or in otherwise good repair. This will help them avoid slipping, tripping or falling, something that the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) says accounts for at least 25 percent of all workplace injuries.
If you're involved in a car accident, the first thing you should think about is your health and well-being. Although the condition of your vehicle is important to you, don't let this overshadow the fact that you need to receive immediate medical attention.
Since no two accidents and no two people are the same, there's no way of knowing what type of injuries you may suffer in a crash. Fortunately, with the right medical team on your side, you don't have to worry about overlooking something causing you pain or discomfort.
When walking indoors, it's hard to get into the habit of watching every step you take. After all, you have better things to worry about during your workday. Unfortunately, it's possible you could be part of an indoor slip-and-fall accident if you're not careful (and even if you are).
These examples of poor floor conditions can result in a fall:
As one of our Pennsylvania readers, you expect to face harsh weather conditions during the winter months. From cold temperatures to snow and ice, you're not surprised by anything that moves into the area.
Driving in inclement weather is never fun, however, there are steps you can take to ease the stress of doing so. For example, the way you winterize your car is important. Here are a few things to consider doing before the dead of winter arrives:
A customer apparently became so angry with a Chinese restaurant worker on Nov. 6 in Philadelphia that they threw a cup filled with hot tea in their face. The victim is now being treated for both second- and third-degree burns in an area hospital. A Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson says that they're still trying to track down the person responsible for doing this.
The incident occurred just after 9:30 p.m. at the Silver Chopsticks, located along the 4700 block of North Broad Street in Philadelphia. Surveillance cameras positioned in the restaurant captured the incident as it happened.
New data published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Nov. 8 showed that 45,800 fewer worker illnesses and injuries were reported in 2017 compared to the previous year. Despite this reduction, a staggering 2.8 million workers ended up getting hurt or falling ill last year -- a rate that equates to 2.8 per every 100 full-time employees.
The four industries with the highest number of injury or illness cases in 2017 were storage and warehouses, social services, administrative support and hospitals. Workers in each of these industries lost as much as 15,000 days of work because they were hurt or sick in 2017. The number of cases affecting warehouse workers increased between 2016 and 2017. The numbers in the other three industries were down from the previous year.
Millions of people find themselves on the road during the holiday season. It doesn't matter if you're driving across the state of Pennsylvania to visit friends or to another part of the country to visit family, your safety and well-being should always be at the forefront of your mind.
A holiday road trip can be loads of fun, but only if you remain safe during your travels. Here are some tips to follow:
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