Researchers evaluate vehicle structure and restraints such as airbags and seatbelts to determine the level of crashworthiness in passenger cars and trucks. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) performs crash tests, which also produce information about the...
Sepsis - an infection of the blood - often occurs as a result of other types of infection within the body. Lately, studies focus on the increased number of sepsis cases in nursing homes, asking the question: are these cases avoidable? In short, yes. Sepsis cases in...
A car accident can catch you by surprise and change your life within seconds. Due to catastrophic injuries, you may be unable to go back to work or complete the normal daily tasks you used to. Injurious car accidents are common, and the Centers for Disease Control and...
As more of the population ages and concern about the state of the nursing homes in the nation rise, the current administration turns its attention toward tackling these issues. What are the proposed improvements coming up the pike? What issues with the current system...
Some people suffer horrible injuries in a car accident. The effects of a catastrophic injury can last for the rest for your life, particularly if you lose a part of your body as a result of the crash. In some cases, an injured person has to undergo amputation to...
The decision to move your loved one into a nursing home in Pennsylvania most likely followed lots of deep thought and sensitive conversation. Someone you love will now receive care from people you have never met before. Knowing the telltale signs of nursing home abuse...
Whether you suffered a devastating brain injury during a motor vehicle collision or as a result of falling down, you need to understand how this injury could impact you in the years to come. Brain injuries often generate immediate challenges, such as medical costs and...
When someone places a loved one in a nursing home, there is the expectation that the family member is in a safe environment with 24/7 care. Unfortunately, some nursing home residents are victims of negligence, and this can result in a variety of injuries. There are...
When it comes to cancer, receiving a timely diagnosis can mean the difference between life and death for many patients. Unfortunately, medical providers may miss signs of cancer even when the evidence is clear from medical scans. Recent studies have found that the...
Motorists see their share of big rigs on Pennsylvania roadways, and sometimes those large trucks become involved in serious accidents. The occupant of the smaller vehicle in such a crash usually sustains the worst injuries. But settling a truck-car accident case may...