Have you ever wondered if you could get Social Security Disability Benefits if you suffer from a mental illness? The answer is yes. The Social Security Administration awards benefits to individuals with mental health disorders. However, in order to be awarded benefits, an individual must meet Social Security’s strict definition of disability. A mental health … Read More »
Study suggests up to 40% of NFL players have brain injury
Posted On: April 13, 2016 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesOn behalf of Berger and Green posted in Serious Injuries on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Though relatively few of the brain injuries sustained by Americans happen on the football field, football-related head trauma has been making a lot of headlines recently. Current and retired college and professional players are increasingly concerned about the lifelong effects … Read More »
Is a recall under another name as effective?
Posted On: April 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityWhen is a product recall not a recall? To some critics, when the company behind the defective product calls it a “repair program.” Readers may have heard that discount furniture chain Ikea announced a massive “repair program” for its Malm line of dressers. The company and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the dressers … Read More »
Share the Road with Motorcycles
Posted On: April 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Motorcycle AccidentsNow that the weather is warming up, you will begin to see an increase in motorcycles on the road, sadly you will see an increase in motorcycle accidents as well. In 2015 there were a reported 3,400 motorcycle accidents in Pennsylvania; 179 of those accidents were fatal. When a motorcyclist is involved in an … Read More »
What to do after your child is hurt by a defective product
Posted On: April 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityBesides teaching children proper behavior and providing them love, stability and support, a parent’s most important job is to keep them safe. Children, new to the world, have to be taught boundaries. And because of their size, they must occasionally be physically rescued from peril. Unfortunately, even products designed for children can be unsafe. Especially … Read More »
