Doylestown Personal Injury And Wrongful Death Blog

3 common mistakes motorists make when driving near heavy trucks

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

You may have felt intimidated to drive near heavy trucks, like tractor-trailers, when you were first learning to drive, but you probably share the road with these large vehicles so often now that you don’t worry much about it. However, even experienced drivers can make dangerous mistakes when driving near heavy trucks.

Crashes involving heavy trucks may not occur as often as collisions between two passenger vehicles, but when heavy trucks are involved in a collision, the results can be catastrophic, especially for the occupants of the smaller vehicle. By practicing safe driving habits and avoiding common mistakes, you can minimize your risk of being involved in this devastating type of collision.

Many pregnancy-related deaths could be prevented

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Bringing a baby into the world is one of the most beautiful things that a person can do. Starting a family should be a happy time in your life—but there is a risk of things going horribly wrong.

If you are expecting right now, you should be aware of the potential issues that may arise and how you can avoid them.

Driving hungover can cause a car accident

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

New Year’s Eve has come and gone, but people still find reasons to party. Maybe they are celebrating a late holiday party, a new promotion or a graduation. Whatever the occasion, people often couple their celebrations with alcohol.

Understanding birth injuries

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC on Friday, October 12, 2018.

The possibility of your child becoming injured during birth is something you may not wish to think about, but the unfortunate fact is that it does happen. The Birth Injury Guide says that six to eight of every 1,000 babies are born with a birth injury. This article will take a look at a few common questions people have about birth injuries in order to best understand them.

Don’t overlook the symptoms of trauma to the brain

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC on Sunday, July 1, 2018.

Just because no injuries are visible after a car crash doesn’t mean that you are fine. In fact, you could have sustained a catastrophic injury without even knowing it. Two of the most dangerous injuries that can go overlooked relate to your brain. Undiagnosed or delayed diagnoses of strokes and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are two that can have severe repercussions, including lifelong brain damage and even death.

By educating yourself on the symptoms you may be able to prevent any damage from worsening. Here are some indicators that your brain is crying for help after a crash.

Pedestrian killed after being struck by self-driving car

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC posted in blog on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

Autonomous cars have been hailed as the transportation of the future. The companies behind the technology claim that the vehicles will revolutionize travel and lead to safer roads.

Unfortunately an incident last week proved that the technology is not foolproof.

Vehicle infotainment systems still a danger to safe driving

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC posted in blog on Thursday, February 22, 2018.

If you drive a vehicle manufactured after 2016, you might enjoy some of the perks of a modern In-Vehicle Information System (IVIS), such as hands-free commands, GPS, side and rear cameras, navigation and mapping, a Bluetooth connection and streaming services for music, audiobooks, and more.

Recent research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) reports that while hands-free interactions with an IVIS can help drivers stay focused on the task of driving, the intensive visual and cognitive requirements of modern IVIS systems still have a negative impact on driver safety.

After Birth, The Danger Isn't Over

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC posted in Birth injuries on Thursday, October 12, 2017.

Pregnant women may anticipate being out of the woods once they deliver a child, but this isn't always the case. And in too many circumstances, medical providers may not recognize the risks these women face until it's too late. Post-delivery complications like preeclampsia (yes, it can occur after delivery, too), hemorrhage and infection occur regularly in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. now has the highest maternal mortality rate of all the world's wealthiest countries. Many of these injuries and deaths are preventable. So why are they happening in the first place?

Lack of protocol, lack of resources

What happens when your spinal cord is injured in an accident?

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC posted in blog on Saturday, July 8, 2017.

Spinal cord injuries can occur when you are involved in a car crash. These injuries are very serious and require emergency medical care that can be extensive.

Depending on the severity of the spinal cord injury, there is a chance that you will have to live with the effects of the injury for the rest of your life. If you have a spinal cord injury, think about the ways that this can impact the way you live and your finances.

How a microwave helmet could lead to better brain injury outcomes

On behalf of Shelly Law Offices, LLC posted in Brain injuries on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

Motor vehicle accidents are the third leading cause of all cases resulting in traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Some brain injuries result in hematoma, which is a pooling of blood outside the blood vessels that clots and leads to tissue damage. When a hematoma occurs in the brain, it can cause damage to the brain, and may even lead to death. To prevent the dire consequences that can result from a brain hematoma, surgery may be required to release pressure on the brain.

First responders can save lives and improve outcomes by knowing which hospitals offer the appropriate neurological services - including surgery if needed -- and calling ahead for trauma teams to be ready and waiting to perform tests that examine the structure and function of the brain for injury. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to tell right away whether a person has a hematoma after a brain injury. But an instrument normally used to detect strokes may be useful for determining whether a TBI patient has a hematoma and therefore needs to be transported to a hospital with the capacity to perform surgery.