Air brake failure a factor in close to 30% of truck crashes
You may feel uncomfortable when you encounter commercial trucks on Pennsylvania’s roadways, and you may try to avoid driving alongside them when possible. You may also want to try to avoid driving in front of semi-trucks when navigating steep hills because brake...
How big a problem are medical errors?
More than 250,000 people die every year due to medical errors, according to reports. This startling statistic causes some people to avoid medical care. Do patients have cause for concern or are they overestimating their level of risk? How often do medical errors...
Why do you need to locate a truck’s black box after a crash?
While commercial airline disasters have decreased in recent years, you may remember investigators looking for a downed plane's black box. Known as the event data recorder, this black box contains vital information about the aircraft's operations immediately before the...
What causes birth injuries in babies?
Sometimes the birthing process can cause physical injuries to babies. Typically, this type of damage is due to the natural forces of delivery creating physical pressure on babies' heads through the birth canal. The National Healthcare Quality Report states that about...
Car accidents and severe brain injuries
When thinking about car accident injuries, many people picture broken bones, bruises and muscle sprains. Although those are common injuries, another common one that not many people consider is a brain injury. Brain injuries range in severity. A mild one often results...
Truck accidents and common causes
The presence of large trucks on the roads presents a higher level of risk for drivers. These big rigs are not only larger than other vehicles, but they also take longer to start and stop than smaller cars. Many factors contribute to accidents involving trucks. Some of...
Is the trucking industry lobbying for license to crash?
Sometimes an accident is just an accident — but sometimes it is something more. In the case of fatalities or severe injuries during truck accidents, you probably want to make sure exactly who is responsible. Unfortunately, this is not a simple question. When it comes...
How to identify the signs of a traumatic brain injury
If you have ever been the victim of a serious fall or car accident, you may have experienced a concussion or brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are rather common to those who have been in an accident. In fact, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention...
Rage behind the wheel can lead to serious accidents
Drivers throughout Pennsylvania and across the United States may lose their patience when navigating the roadways. Whether they are late for an important meeting or rushing home from work, getting angry while behind the wheel is not uncommon. In fact, more than 80% of...
Signs of a brain aneurysm
A piercing headache that does not seem to go away may have you making a doctor's appointment. In some instances, you may bypass the office and seek emergency treatment. A brain aneurysm may burst with little to no warning. However, there are some symptoms that preset...
