Effective communication between patients and healthcare providers is crucial for delivering quality healthcare. However, there may be instances when you feel that your doctor is not actively listening to you or addressing your concerns. In such situations, it is...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can an insurance company representative misguide you?
While today's motor vehicles come with hundreds of valuable safety features, car accidents still kill an alarming number of Americans every single year. In fact, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, more than 42,000 individuals died in car...
How dangerous are fatigued drivers?
In an ideal world, all motorists would get sufficient rest before hitting public roadways. As you probably know, though, the world is not ideal. Indeed, whether due to hectic schedules, sleeping difficulties, excessive screen time or something else, there are too many...
How should you handle concerns about negligence at a nursing home
You might feel angst at the thought of leaving your loved one in a nursing home, especially if you formerly oversaw all care. If you have concerns about negligence, you may feel even more emotional every time you have to leave. Knowing how to approach your concerns...
Distracted driving: A continuing conundrum
Distracted driving continues to be a clear and present danger. Countless drivers seem to be more interested in distractions from technology, eating, primping, and other activities instead of the road ahead of them. Even rideshare employees responsible for getting...
Unnecessary C-sections increase the risk of complications
When you give birth to a child in Pennsylvania, a Cesarean section delivery may become necessary if certain dangerous conditions exist. However, C-sections, when not medically necessary, pose far more of a risk to you and your child than a traditional delivery does....
What should you know about crush injuries?
Crush injuries are among the most severe injuries that a person could deal with. Unfortunately, they have numerous life-altering or even fatal impacts. What do crush injuries look like? How do they happen? And what are the biggest risks related to them? Sources of...
Other types of distracted driving
Distracted driving has risen to the top in causes of crashes over the last decade. One of the reasons for this is the prevalent use of cell phones while driving. There are, however, other means by which you may become distracted behind the wheel. There is more to...
Is my post-accident headache a sign of a serious injury?
If you have debilitating pain from headaches after a car accident, you may have a serious injury. Many times, headaches are a sign of another injury like a concussion or traumatic brain injury. Post-traumatic headaches can vary in severity, so it is important to know...
Have you seen these signs of nursing home neglect or abuse?
When evaluating the level of care your loved one receives in a nursing home, you may want to give more weight to what you observe versus what others say. The signs of nursing home neglect or abuse may come in many forms. Having a general idea of what you should keep...