According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, car crashes are the leading cause of death for young children. In Pennsylvania alone, roughly 7,000 car crashes annually involve children. The American Academy of Pediatrics provides these guidelines for driving with...
Cerebral palsy is a serious birth injury that occurs when the oxygen supply to your baby’s brain becomes temporarily disrupted. There are a few different ways birth injuries can occur, but what if you suspect your doctor’s actions are responsible for your child’s...
Elder abuse can take on many forms including financial, sexual, physical and psychological. If not addressed in a timely manner, neglect and abuse can take their toll on victims' life expectancy. Families of elderly individuals can help to protect their loved ones...
We hear a lot about distracted driving, but drowsy driving can be equally dangerous. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 91,000 accidents resulted from a driver falling asleep at the wheel in 2017 alone. Review the dangers of drowsy driving...
When you leave a loved one in the care of a nursing facility, you expect them to receive the best possible attention and consideration possible. Unfortunately, abusive individuals often seek employment at such locations due to the abundance of vulnerable people...
When you drive in Pennsylvania, you may feel uneasy when you see a commercial truck coming close to you. Driving around semi-trucks makes many motorists nervous, and with good reason. When commercial trucks and passenger cars collide, you face a high chance of a...
Medical malpractice is an issue in the industry that affects not only the patient's health and safety but also the standing of the clinic that it occurs in. It is important to understand what constitutes malpractice. On top of that, where does negligence fall in the...
When you leave your elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home, you may not expect to find him or her neglected when you come to visit. Knowing how to notice tell-tale signs of neglect happening when you are not around is important. Odd behavior According to the...
Because of airbags and other vehicle safety features, many individuals walk away from serious car accidents. Still, every single year, an estimated 4.4 million Americans suffer severe enough injuries in crashes to need emergency medical treatment. While many...
Days after your car accident, you notice new injuries and discomfort. Does the pain you feel in your back indicate a spinal cord injury? To better determine if the accident caused your pain, see what Mayo Clinic says about spinal cord injury symptoms. Get the facts on...