Butler Personal Injury Law Blog
What are the 5 most dangerous jobs in America?
Every seven seconds, a worker in the United States suffers an injury. That equates to 12,600 a day, 88,500 a week and 4.6 million every year, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). But workplace accidents also claim thousands of lives each year. The most...
Understanding Pennsylvania’s crosswalk laws
Whether you live downtown or prefer to stay in the country, everyone is a pedestrian at some point. It may be visiting shops on Main Street, running errands or just walking to your car. However, as a pedestrian, you are vulnerable in the event of an accident with a...
Structural steel work is the eighth most dangerous job in America
The steel industry has long been a key element of Pennsylvania’s economy. Historically, steel workers built nationally iconic works of industry and construction such as the Hoover Dam and the Empire State building out of Pennsylvania steel. But without the individuals...
Conlon Tarker Receives “Ring of Honor Award”
The Butler Eagle recently conducted their annual readers’ choice survey to determine the top businesses in 181 categories. After tabulating over 50,000 votes, the top businesses have been announced. This year, a special award designation was given to businesses who...
How to protect yourself when reporting workplace dangers
Workplace safety is crucial to successful job performance. Yet employer and employee negligence are all too common. You may find yourself in an environment where dangers abound. You may want to report them. But you might fear the potential retaliation that...
Slip-and-fall accidents during the winter season
Slip-and-fall accidents are common during the winter, and not even the most careful Pennsylvania residents may be able to avoid dangerous injuries and incidents when they encounter slick surfaces. When individuals fall outdoors, their losses may be compensable through...
Common causes of motor vehicle accidents
Car accidents are a common occurrence on Pennsylvania roads, and they often happen when drivers fail to meet their duty of care to others. This can mean that they are unprepared to follow the rules of the road or that they are incapable of driving safely for a number...
Can you actually prove that the other driver texted at the wheel?
Distracted driving crashes related to mobile phone use have certainly increased in recent years with the proliferation of touchscreen mobile devices, but that doesn't mean it's a new risk on the road. Distracted driving has been a problem for as long as people have...
Who can be sued after a dangerous truck accident?
Now that the holidays are approaching, Pennsylvanians may see more commercial trucks out on the roads. Delivery trucks may be rushing around neighborhoods to deliver packages and gifts to residents of Butler, and large cargo trucks may clog highways as they move...
The holidays bring increased travel
The holidays bring a lot to our lives. Fun. Family. Relaxation. Time together. However, they also mean a lot of extra travel to spend them with the people we love.And we're not alone. Holiday travel spikes all over the United States. From Dec. 23, 2017, to Jan. 1,...
