Recent deadly crash data reveals that driving in Pennsylvania is becoming more dangerous. Statistics show that the number of fatal crashes within state lines rose sharply between 2020 and 2021 and the trend is also visible nationally. According to Lehigh Valley Live, the number of fatal crashes in Pennsylvania rose 9% between 2020 and 2021. Pennsylvania traffic […]
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 drivers also tend to be more prone to distraction than older […]
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 can increase the risk of death by up to 13% […]
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 are the result of your healthcare provider’s negligence, you […]
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 creates risk The CDC discusses the impact of drowsiness on driver safety across […]
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. While you may want to make allowances for a human […]
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 are they, and how do they happen? […]
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 something wrong during fetal development in the womb. In contrast, birth […]
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, exactly? Trucking culture and drowsiness The […]
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 the country about every minute and a half that year. If you suffer a catastrophic injury in a collision with […]