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 »
Bedsores and Pittsburgh nursing home residents
Posted On: April 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesAbout a month ago, we discussed common warning signs that your loved one living in a nursing home is being abused or neglected by the staff. One of the most common red flags is bedsores, a painful condition also known as pressure sores. As that other name implies, bedsores occur when the patient is left … Read More »
Car crashes into Pittsburgh restaurant, injures diner
Posted On: April 1, 2016 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsA patron at a Pittsburgh restaurant was injured when a car crashed through the front wall. And it could have been much worse. According to WPXI-TV, the crash happened at a restaurant in the Oakwood neighborhood on Apr. 9. A man was eating with his wife and three children when a car slammed through the … 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 »
