October 2, 2024 FDA Approves AirPods with Hearing Aid Features Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted approval to software that enables Apple AirPods Pro 2 (along with other compatible AirPod devices) to function as hearing aids when paired with an iOS 18-compatible iPhone or iPad. A quick Google search reveals that the average price for adult hearing aids is between $2,000 … Read More »
September 13, 2024 National Concussion Awareness Day is Coming A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, that results from the brain being affected by a blow or impact to the head or body. Each year on the third Friday in September, the nation comes together to observe National Concussion Awareness Day. This year’s campaign falls on September 20th. Let’s take … Read More »
September 12, 2024 Large Truck and Bus Accidents on the Rise According to recent numbers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there is a potentially worrisome trend occurring in large truck (trucks weighing over 10,000 pounds) and bus accidents. In 2021, there were 5,904 fatal crashes involving trucks and buses – marking an 18% increase from the previous year. This trend is by no … Read More »
September 4, 2024 The Complexities of Tractor-Trailer Accidents: Lessons from a $1.25 Million Settlement Case Truck accidents are the most dangerous and deadly type of motor vehicle accident. The weight and size difference between tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles results in catastrophic, life-altering injuries. Unfortunately, only three percent of passenger car occupants survive these deadly crashes. In one recent case, Galfand Berger LLP recovered a $1.25 million settlement on behalf of … Read More »
July 3, 2024 How to Safely Celebrate This Fourth of July How to Safely Celebrate This Fourth of July With July 4th just around the corner, there is no better time than now to read up on some important safety tips that can help you, your friends and loved ones ring in this year’s holiday. Independence Day is an American staple chock full of fun activities … Read More »
January 25, 2024 February 4-10th is National Burn Awareness Week Every February, the American Burn Association (ABA) sponsors a weeklong awareness campaign meant to reduce burn injuries in Americans. This year’s campaign, which takes place next month from the 4th to the 10th, focuses on how to reduce flammable liquid burn injuries. Any liquid with a flash point under 100 degrees Fahrenheit is considered flammable, … Read More »
January 23, 2024 February is American Heart Month This February marks the 57th consecutive American Heart Month, an important annual awareness campaign spearheaded by the American Heart Association (AHA). This year’s campaign: “Heart to Heart: Why Losing One Woman is Too Many” is raising awareness about how 1 in 3 women are diagnosed with heart disease each year. Heart disease is the number … Read More »
January 16, 2024 Snow Safety for All Ages Each year, we write about how our readers can best protect themselves – and their loved ones – from snow-related hazards. Since Philadelphia and the surrounding areas just sustained some of the most significant snow fall of the winter season so far, now is the perfect time to go over some important safety reminders! How … Read More »
November 15, 2023 Why Is Fall Driving Dangerous in Philadelphia? A common misconception is that winter poses the most hazards for drivers and others sharing the roads in Philadelphia. The reality is that fall brings unique driving hazards that are equally dangerous for various reasons. Wet leaves on roadways can be just as slippery as ice. Daylight saving time (DST) and earlier sunsets mean more … Read More »
