March 30, 2020 How Immune Compromised Individuals Can Stay Safe During COVID So far, there have been thousands of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States. COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. Generally, the virus is accompanied by mild to severe symptoms that appear 2 to 14 days after exposure. The most commonly experienced symptoms reported so far include … Read More »
March 26, 2020 What Should I Know About Distracted Driving? More than 275,000 people are injured each year in auto accidents involving distracted driving, and nearly 3,000 of distracted driving crashes are fatal, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). All these tragic accidents could have been prevented, had drivers focused on the road. The NSC first designated April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month … Read More »
March 23, 2020 Workers’ Compensation Benefits During Coronavirus The Coronavirus has opened a floodgate of questions concerning individual’s rights under Workers’ Compensation. COVID-19 is a contagious respiratory illness that is often accompanied by a fever, shortness of breath, and a cough. Usually symptoms appear anywhere from 2 to 14 days after exposure. For most people, complications may be moderate but for some – … Read More »
March 20, 2020 Who is Liable in a Parked Truck Accident? When a commercial truck and passenger vehicle collide, the results can be catastrophic. Most people assume that trucks must be moving to cause an accident. Unfortunately, even a parked truck can cause an accident that results in serious or fatal injuries. Truck drivers have a legal responsibility to ensure that they are not posing a … Read More »
March 19, 2020 Pennsylvania’s Response to COVID-19-Update An order issued by Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered that all non-life-sustaining businesses must close their physical locations and residents have been instructed to shelter in place. If establishments fail to comply with the statewide order, enforcement consequences could include fines, citations, and license suspensions. State residents have also been granted an extension for filing … Read More »
March 10, 2020 Smoking and Drinking Increase Chances for SIDS A recent study shows that infants who are exposed prenatally to cigarettes and alcohol have a far greater risk for SIDS, or sudden infant death syndrome, than infants who have no exposure. SIDS is a major public health issue on a worldwide scale. The study’s results show that by managing modifiable risk factors, such as … Read More »
March 9, 2020 Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices Leads To Longer Life According to a recent study, adhering to a healthy lifestyle is directly associated with a longer life expectancy free from major chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. The study’s results are extremely noteworthy, because they show how just how important it is to live healthily in the present in order to benefit … Read More »
March 9, 2020 Side Impact Collisions A side impact collision occurs when one vehicle runs into the side of another vehicle. This type of accident often results in serious injuries and death. Twenty-five percent of all traffic deaths are a result of a side impact collision, and most commonly occurs at intersections where two or more roads intersect. Causes for these … Read More »
March 5, 2020 Sepsis Takes More Lives Than Cancer According to a recent study, sepsis kills more people worldwide than cancer. Sepsis is a life-threatening illness caused by the body’s reaction to infection. Without appropriate lab testing, imaging, diagnosis, and immediate medical treatment, sepsis can be – and far too often is – deadly. The study, which was published in the well-known medical journal … Read More »
