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...
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Fatal crashes in Pennsylvania rose 9% in 2021
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Sep 30, 2022 | Wrongful Death
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,...
Teen passengers increase fatal crash risks for teenage drivers
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Sep 20, 2022 | Wrongful Death
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?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Sep 16, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
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?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Sep 1, 2022 | Birth Injuries, Blog
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?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Aug 30, 2022 | Truck Accidents
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?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Aug 26, 2022 | Medical Malpractice
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?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Aug 25, 2022 | Blog, Car Accidents
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?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Aug 22, 2022 | 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?
On Behalf of John A. Caputo & Associates, P.C. | Aug 19, 2022 | Truck Accidents
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,...