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Three workers were injured in a Jan. 17 gas tanker explosion in East Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, TribLive reported. The workers were sent to a Pittsburgh hospital, where one of them was treated for critical burns. East Huntingdon Fire Chief Brian Kite said it would likely take several weeks to… Read more
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A woman was killed in Reeves County, Texas, on Jan. 9 after being hit head-on by a tractor-trailer, News West 9 reported. The semi truck’s 55-year-old driver, Esteban Padilla-Mena of Whittier, California, was carrying a passenger while driving east along Interstate 10. The vehicle crossed the… Read more
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Explosions occur when substances catch fire or react in a way that they expand rapidly and violently. Blasts in homes and businesses can occur in a variety of forms, from ignited flammable dust to steam bursts to natural gas leaks that come into contact with flame.
The force of explosions is so… Read more
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Hurricane Zeta hit the Gulf Coast Thursday morning as a Category 2 storm, ripping off roofs, flooding streets, and downing power lines. The storm has killed three people and left 2.4 million without power so far, in a swath of states that includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia.… Read more
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As one of the most vulnerable populations, nursing home residents depend on staff to meet their daily needs, including adequate nutrition and hydration. Unfortunately, malnutrition and dehydration are alarmingly common forms of nursing home abuse and neglect. These preventable conditions… Read more
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Working for the United States federal government is unlike working in the private sector in many ways, from hours to required qualifications to the transparency and accountability standards you have to uphold every day. Another important difference? The rights you have as an employee. … Read more
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Whether you are a home, condo, or business owner, you have rights:
• Within 90 days of claim submission, your insurance company must pay or deny your claim (unless the insurer’s failure is caused by factors beyond the insurer’s control).
• If your insurance company denies or delays… Read more
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You’re changing the world through your innovative work at an exciting startup or technology company. Congratulations! Maybe you even have stock options and a nice bonus every year. But do you know what to do in the event of a sudden workforce reduction?
Layoffs.fyi, a website that… Read more
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You never know how much damage a hurricane will cause until it hits. Between extreme wind and flash flooding, Hurricane Sally comes with significant potential for destruction. The good news is, you can minimize your losses by preparing yourself for the event.
The coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi,… Read more
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We know that an injury can turn your life upside down. Between the trauma from the event itself, to starting your road to recovery, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and confused. You might be asking yourself, what do you do first? Who should you call? How are you going to afford… Read more
