Vacation is always a fun, relaxing time with fewer responsibilities and exciting things to see or do. However, when you are injured while staying in a hotel, your vacation can become far less relaxing. Even if you are traveling on business, a slip and fall in a hotel can cause serious injury, keeping you from meetings …
When you undergo surgery or a medical procedure, you expect that the outcome will be a positive one. You expect to be treated in the best way possible and that the medical staff will do everything they can to insure you get the desired results. However, there are times when the outcome of a medical …
There are many people who joke about people bringing legal action against someone as the result of a slip and fall accident, but the fact is that these accidents result in serious injuries that alter the course of a person’s life. These seemingly amusing accidents can result in broken bones, spinal damage, or traumatic brain …
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the number of highway deaths in 2013 was 1,208, the lowest number since 1928 when statistics were first recorded. That specific number is a possible indicator that the $50 million PennDOT has invested in driver safety improvements over the past five years is beginning to pay off. Despite …
New research is showing that soccer players who head the ball too often may be susceptible to traumatic brain injuries.
A fire truck that crashed Wednesday night in Lumberton, New Jersey, has left five volunteer firefighters injured.
Parents, this is a story you should read, especially if you’re using an older or used crib. The Wall Street Journal (4/19, Beck) reported that, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Consumer Product Safety Commission, puffy bumpers, bedding, and stuffed animals all pose suffocation hazards to infants less than 12 months old. …
You’re probably planning on spending some time by someone’s pool this weekend. Playing in the water is fun, but remember to keep safe, especially if you’ve got the kids with you. Here are a few tips from the National Institutes of Health for water safety this weekend: Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating Wear a …
According to an article in the Philadelphia Metro (5/17/10) Philadelphia police are handing out staggering 47 distracted driving tickets a day — more than 7,600 in all — to motorists who ignore Philadelphia’s ban on cell phone use while driving. The price if you get stopped? $75 a pop. The upsurge in ticketing is part …
