The dangers of texting while driving are well-established. A recent Pew Research Center study determined that nearly ¾ of Americans text regularly, and young adults are among the most frequent texters. While the volume of young adult’s texting while driving isn’t a great surprise, recent reports on the numbers of self-admitted texting while driving remain … Read More »
Affording Medical Bills While You Wait for Social Security
Posted On: January 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Social Security DisabilityTo support your disability claim, it is important to continue seeing your doctors and to follow all medical advice. If you are unable to work and are waiting for a decision on your Social Security Disability benefits, it can be difficult to pay for the medical treatment you require. There are resources available that can … Read More »
Number of TV Tip-Over Fatalities Rises
Posted On: January 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesThe United States Consumer Product Safety has released a report indicating an increase the number of deaths caused by falling furniture and appliances. The newly-released statistics for 2011 show that 41 people were killed by falling furniture and appliances, a new record and up dramatically over the 31 reported deaths in 2010. The worst offenders … Read More »
Pittsburgh hospital recommends helmets after sledding fatality
Posted On: January 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesLast month, a Pittsburgh teenager died as a result of massive head injuries she sustained while sledding with her sister. In the wake of the teen’s tragic death, the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is cautioning children, teens and parents about how to sled safely and avoid serious injuries like the one that caused the fatal … Read More »
To prevent car accidents, FDA lowers max sleeping pill dosage
Posted On: January 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsEarlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new requirement regarding the maximum allowable dosage for powerful sleeping pills. Recent research has found that women process the drugs more slowly than men, which means that many still have the drugs in their system more than 8 hours later, significantly increasing their risk … Read More »
