Fetal distress, or non-reassuring fetal status, occurs during pregnancy or labor when oxygen levels in the uterus fall below normal. Signs of fetal distress include early labor pains, decreased movement in the womb and breathing troubles. Without detection and attention from qualified medical professionals, fetal distress and birth injury can result in several life-altering complications. Cerebral palsy […]
Any type of traffic collision has the potential to result in serious injuries, but if you become involved in a large truck accident you are especially likely to face devastating consequences. On top of the sheer size of trucks, other factors can increase the severity of a collision, such as the amount of time it […]
Big rigs traverse Pennsylvania highways on their way to destinations across the nation every day. Given their size and the weight of their loads, a truck crash in any capacity can have a devastating outcome. Understanding which factors increase your risk of crashing when you drive a big truck can help you stay safer. Your […]
As a patient, you put your health and your life in the hands of your doctors. If doctors do not treat you seriously or practice due diligence in diagnosing you, they can miss serious diagnoses like cancer. As medical treatment advances, many cancer patients have a more positive prognosis than in the past. Unfortunately, when […]
Every state, including Pennsylvania, has its own laws regarding medical malpractice. But the basics of what constitutes medical negligence and what is acceptable care from a doctor or hospital are virtually the same across the country. Proving a case of malpractice in court If a doctor negligently harmed you while you were in their care, […]
Now more than ever, hospitals suffer from overcrowding and understaffing. This combined issue makes it difficult for both staff and patients alike. Unfortunately, understaffing is a known cause of negligence. In some cases, this negligence can lead to malpractice. Negligence and understaffing Beckers Hospital Review discusses how understaffing in hospitals can lead to negligence. Essentially, a vicious […]
Crush injuries happen in any situation where a person’s body could end up pinned, run over or otherwise trapped by larger or heavier objects. Thus, while most people associate these injuries with industrial jobs or work in construction, they can happen to anyone. This is especially true in situations involving vehicles. Crush injuries to the […]
While rare, complications can arise during birth that may lead to injuries sustained by the child. Some injuries are unavoidable, but others might arise due to negligence or poor decision-making by the professionals delivering the baby. When a birth injury occurs, it is not immediately apparent how the condition might affect your child in the […]
Semi-truck accidents are not exactly rare in the U.S. In fact, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, there were roughly 500,000 reportable 18-wheeler accidents on U.S. roadways in 2019 alone. Staying out of the truck’s blind spots is one of the more effective ways to avoid being in a catastrophic collision with a tractor-trailer. A […]
When you approach an 18-wheeler on the highway, you have to trust that the driver knows how to operate the truck and is driving carefully. But there may be no way to know for sure until after the driver gets you into a terrible truck accident that gives you serious bodily injuries. For example, you cannot say […]