Teen passengers increase fatal crash risks for teenage drivers
Many older motorists across Pennsylvania feel uneasy sharing the road with teenage drivers, and with good reason. Teenagers lack the driving experience of older motorists, and this makes them less likely to be able to react appropriately in the event of a crash. Teen...
How dangerous is a delayed cancer diagnosis?
Cancer is one disease that is best treated when found early. In time, cancer grows and spreads, making it more difficult to treat and cure. A delayed diagnosis of cancer can be a death sentence in some cases. The BMJ reported that delays in beginning cancer treatment...
Is there a statute of limitations on birth injury claims?
The birth of your child should be one of the happiest times of your life. However, if your child suffers an injury that leaves them with a lifetime of pain, disabilities, special needs and medical expenses, it can turn into a nightmare. If your child's birth injuries...
Does the trucking industry promote drowsy driving?
Drowsy driving poses an enormous problem not only to the driver in question but to anyone else who happens to share the road with them at the time. But does the trucking industry itself actually contribute to these dangerous drowsy driving situations? How drowsiness...
What are the most common surgical errors?
Knowing that you need surgery can be stressful and terrifying. Often, no matter how much reassurance you receive, you know a long list of things can go wrong while you are on the operating table. Every year, doctors make dozens of mistakes while performing surgery....
How do traumatic brain injuries happen?
Brain trauma often happens in car accidents when a victim ends up hitting either the car, something inside of it, or even the window. These injuries can vary from mild to severe. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) almost always fall on the severe end of the spectrum. But...
What is the difference between birth defects and birth injuries?
Birth defects and birth injuries are both abnormalities present at the time of the infant's delivery. Each can range in severity and potentially have effects lasting for the rest of a baby's life. The difference between the two is that birth defects occur because of...
How does drowsiness impact truckers?
Drowsiness is an issue that affects every driver who hits the road without getting enough sleep. However, it tends to have a bigger impact on some compared to others. For example, truckers are one of the worst people to end up drowsy behind the wheel. But why is that,...
What can a truck’s EDR tell you about an accident?
Tractor-trailer accidents are not exactly rare in the U.S. In fact, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were more than 500,000 police-reported truck accidents in 2019 alone. This means a reportable truck accident happened somewhere in...
Can lacking sleep put you in danger behind the wheel?
When you hit the road after a sleepless night, you might think it will not do anyone any harm. But did you know that drowsy driving kills a large number of people every year, rivaling even texting and driving incidents? But why is it that lacking sleep can pose such a...