It is well-known among caregivers and medical professionals that accidental falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death in elderly people in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. Despite this knowledge, these groups have long been unable to determine exactly how and why slip and fall accidents take place. Now, however, an innovative … Read More »
Hospitals Failing to Meet Error Reporting Requirements
Posted On: October 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryAccording to a recent study by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), hospitals are failing to meet state regulations requiring them to report instances where a medical error harmed a patient. The problem of failing to report errors is significant not only because hospitals avoid blame, but also because they lose … Read More »
Lack of Qualified Truck Drivers May Increase Risk on Highway
Posted On: September 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsAlthough the national unemployment rate has hovered steadily around eight percent, the trucking industry is currently struggling to hire qualified drivers. And while the need for drivers will most certainly create job opportunities, it also may lead some trucking companies to hire inexperienced, unqualified drivers. According to the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), there is currently … Read More »
Highway Fatality Numbers Increase for the First Quarter of 2012
Posted On: September 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsIn recent years, fatal car accidents have become a relative rarity. As car manufacturers improve upon earlier designs and civil engineers work to improve highways, driving becomes an ever safer activity. Indeed, according to United States Department of Transportation statistics, the number of traffic fatalities in the U.S. peaked in 1972 with 54,589. According to … Read More »
FTC Moves to Stop Anti-Concussion Claims
Posted On: September 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesThe beginning of this fall’s football season has heightened the focus on the potential long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries. This concern has caused many companies to introduce products – everything from special chin straps and mouth guards to sports drinks – all promising to prevent long-term damage in the event that someone suffers a … Read More »
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