September 9, 2022 How Do Medication Errors Happen? People of all ages take medications prescribed for ongoing medical conditions as well as to treat one-time illnesses. These medications are intended to help the patient manage the condition, not cause further harm. However, medical errors are quite common, leading to injury or death. The most common type of this form of medical malpractice is … Read More »
September 7, 2022 NHTSA Documents Highest Number of Traffic Fatalities in 20 Years The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) just released its early estimates of traffic fatalities for the first quarter of 2022 and the numbers show a dangerous and concerning trend. According to the agency, there was a 7% increase in traffic-related deaths this year as compared to the first quarter of 2021. In its recent … Read More »
September 4, 2022 Do You Understand the Critical Aspects of Your Auto Insurance Policy? Auto insurance policies are typically lengthy, and it is natural to want to get through the paperwork quickly. It can be easy to skip over or fail to review forms carefully, especially if you are unaware of the value of certain coverages. Pennsylvania offers you many options when you are selecting your auto insurance policy. … Read More »
September 3, 2022 Do You Know What to Do if You Slip and Fall in a Public Place? Some people know what it is like to slip and fall in public. A natural human instinct is to get up quickly and brush it off as if nothing happened. However, with many slip and falls that occur in a public place, the result is more serious than mild embarrassment. Trip and fall accidents can … Read More »
September 1, 2022 Study Shows Endometriosis Raises Stroke Risks According to a study recently published in the American Heart Association’s (AHA) medical journal Stroke, patients with a history of endometriosis may face higher stroke risks. Strokes are a leading cause of death in the United States, claiming one life every three and a half minutes. In light of this new research, the AHA is … Read More »
August 29, 2022 How Can You Avoid a Back-to-School Accident? Back-to-school season is a time when children are excited about racing to bus stops, while busy parents adjust to school bus traffic and changing schedules. A new school season also brings new driving challenges, potential safety hazards, and the need to be vigilant. Many teenage drivers will also be on the road for the first … Read More »
August 25, 2022 Seven Ways Employers Can Protect Workers According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), private industry employees reported 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and 4,764 occupational fatalities in 2020. Although the numbers represent a slight decrease from the previous year, American employers continue to spend approximately $1 billion per week on workers’ compensation costs and an additional $1,111 on training per … Read More »
August 23, 2022 CPSC Recalls Over 2 Million Infant Swings and Rockers Due to a major safety hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling more than 2 million infant swings and rockers manufactured by 4moms, an infant product company based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The agency is recalling approximately 2 million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers, in addition to 70,000 units that the company … Read More »
August 21, 2022 How Often is Cancer Misdiagnosed? Cancer is a serious diagnosis for anyone to receive. Thanks to advanced and evolving technology, cancer can be a curable disease, especially when it is detected early and properly treated. Doctors should be able to accurately diagnose such a critical disease to provide patients with immediate treatment and potentially extend their life. Unfortunately, cancer diagnoses … Read More »
