Historically, Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Millions of Americans travel near and far to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. However, making holiday plans during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can be difficult, confusing, and stressful. COVID-19 cases are starting to climb again in certain parts of the[…]
Did you know that it is illegal to be on or near train tracks in a vehicle unless you are at a designated crossing? This is because train accidents can cause deadly injuries. In fact, people are injured or killed at train crossings in the United States every day. According to the National Highway Transportation[…]
According to the AARP, there were more than 43 million caregivers in the United States in 2019 – and this year the numbers have skyrocketed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Caregivers are sometimes unpaid (they are usually called “informal caregivers”), though millions of others hold paid, formal positions. Caretakers are our neighbors, friends,[…]
Philadelphia road deaths have skyrocketed in 2020, increasing by 60% since last year. One hundred twenty (120) people have died from traffic accidents so far, which represents the highest number the city has seen since 1997. These accidents not only affect drivers, but also affects bicyclists, pedestrians, and motorcyclists. According to the city’s updated numbers,[…]
Slip and fall accidents can happen in any workplace environment, from a corporate office or a school to a busy manufacturing plant or warehouse. However, the risk of a serious slip and fall accident in the workplace is highest among construction workers. In fact, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 320 construction[…]