Pittsburgh Personal Injury Blog

Every single day, reckless drivers show no regard for the safety of others by getting behind the wheel when they are intoxicated. Some people may exhibit this behavior while carrying out their job duties, such as those who struggle with an alcohol addiction. Moreover, a responsible driver may be struck by someone else who is under the influence while they are trying to drive for work-related purposes. Workplace accidents happen for many reasons, but those which involve an intoxicated driver can be especially devastating.

Someone who is involved in a job-related drunk driving crash may have many different issues to work through. They could be injured, which can result in many different challenges (pain, hospital bills and even the inability to keep working). Some pass away, and even those who are able to walk away from the crash unharmed may have mental trauma and face other challenges related to their job.

Although people have known about the dangers of asbestos for decades now, it is still prevalent in many structures. You can still find it in insulation, car parts and construction materials. This means that overexposure can happen even today.

Excessive exposure to asbestos can result in a person developing mesothelioma. This is a form of cancer that manifests as a tumor in the lining of the heart, stomach, lungs or another organ. Treatments are available, but it is vital for people to seek it out as soon as possible. Here are some common signs you may have developed mesothelioma: 

From making sure their bike is easily seen on Pennsylvania roads to choosing a strong helmet to protect their heads, motorcyclists have a lot to worry about to stay safe while riding. However, many riders are probably not aware that insects can also be a problem, perhaps even a serious one, for motorcycles and their riders. Bug encounters can range from annoying to potentially dangerous. 

If you are riding a motorcycle, one of the facts of life is that you are riding at a high enough speed that impacting a flying insect is bound to be a messy business. As Esurance points out, a large fly like a June bug could strike the face shield of your motorcycle helmet and cause a mess big enough to block some of your vision. Such an obstruction could make it hard to see approaching traffic, a turning lane or a physical obstacle.

Those who get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol place lives in danger regardless of the time of year. However, on certain occasions, it may become even more risky for someone to drive drunk. For example, when road conditions have deteriorated due to bad weather, a drunk driver may have an even higher chance of losing control of their vehicle and causing a collision. In the winter months, this is especially true in some parts of the country which see a great deal of snowfall, ice and other weather hazards.

When someone drives drunk, they may go too fast for the road conditions. For example, if ice has covered the roadway, they may disregard common sense and drive as if the roads are ice-free. Or, they might fail to realize a snow drift. Some people may even get behind the wheel when there is very little visibility and it is snowing so heavily that driving is not a good idea altogether. Essentially, alcohol and bad weather are a terrible combination and these risk factors have led to a lot of fatal accidents over the years.