Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of spinal cord injury (SCI). In fact, rear-end collisions are notable contributors to SCI. It is important to seek medical attention after a vehicle crash -- even a minor collision -- since symptoms are not always easy to recognize....
Distracted driving causes thousands of fatal accidents in the United States each year. In response to this danger, Pennsylvania has banned the use of wireless devices for motorists. Review the state's rules about device use by drivers and take steps to avoid...
When healthcare professionals act or fail to act in such a way that a patient suffers harm, it is medical malpractice. In Pennsylvania it falls under the auspices of the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Act, or MCARE. Babies at birth are susceptible to...
Many professional drivers spend years behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer. As such, the general assumption might be that their skills are above average.More than 15 million semitrucks travel across America’s roadways each year. Considering their weight and...
Suffering an injury or complication after medical treatment is something that most would never expect. Yet, it does happen all the time, resulting in a personal injury claim called medical negligence or medical malpractice. If you have been a victim, get in touch with...
You probably take special care to drive safely when you have your kids in the car, but driving with children can be tough. A baby might start crying, a toddler might drop his comfort object on the floor, a school-aged child might be needing a snack or a teenager might...
If you have a loved one who recently experienced a head injury, you probably have a variety of concerns. One of your main concerns is likely to be over the severity of the injury, but how is such a thing even measured?Traumatic brain injuries must be identified and...
After going through a medical procedure, a doctor may prescribe you medication to help you heal and recover. While you put your trust in the medical staff taking care of you, sometimes a doctor’s negligence can cause additional health problems for you. Common...
School is well under way in Pennsylvania. And with school comes school buses stopping in traffic to pick up children. Unfortunately, drivers on Pennsylvania roads don’t always follow the rules of stopping behind a school bus, putting children in danger.While you...
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...
