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 […]
Medical malpractice is a specialized area of tort law that addresses professional negligence by healthcare providers. In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as in most American jurisdictions, the legal framework for these claims is designed to balance the rights of injured patients with the practicalities of medical practice. To successfully litigate a medical malpractice case in […]
Now more than ever, hospitals across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania suffer from overcrowding and understaffing. From the major medical hubs in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to smaller community clinics in rural counties, this combined issue makes it difficult for both staff and patients alike. Unfortunately, understaffing is a known catalyst for negligence, and in the high-stakes […]
Crush injuries are among the most physically devastating outcomes of motor vehicle accidents. While the term “car crash” often brings to mind broken bones, whiplash, or lacerations, the reality of high-velocity impacts often involves structural collapses that pin human bodies under immense weight and force. Crush injuries happen in any situation where a person’s body […]
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. (or in the state of Pennsylvania). In fact, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were roughly 500,000 reportable 18-wheeler accidents on U.S. roadways in 2019 alone. These collisions often result in catastrophic outcomes due to the sheer size and weight disparity between […]
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 […]
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 […]