The National Football League recently filed a request to consolidate several lawsuits filed against it in federal court in Philadelphia. The lawsuits, filed throughout the country by former players, allege that the NFL failed to warn players about the dangers of concussions and that the league concealed information about the risks associated with head injuries. …
Umbrellas: Not Just for Rainy Days
When we hear the word umbrella, instinctively we think of the wonderful little contraptions that keep us dry on a rainy day. We use umbrellas to protect us from the rain. This concept of protection is the driving force behind umbrella insurance policies. Umbrella insurance is additional liability coverage that you can purchase to provide …
National Transportation Safety Board Calls for States to Ban Use of Cell Phones While Driving
The National Transportation Safety Board made what might seem like a common sense recommendation on December 13, 2011. The NTSB recommended that all states in the country should ban phone calls and text messages for every driver of all vehicle types, unless they are using a device that was installed by the vehicle manufacturer. The …
Construction Flagger Killed on Job Site
A 45-year old woman died after being struck by a truck while working as a flagger in a construction zone. Cathleen Geisinger, of Centerport, PA was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident earlier this month. Her death has been ruled an accident. Geisinger was an employee of Wexcon, Inc. on a crew that …