Blog: Personal Injury

May 25, 2016

A concussion is a dangerous injury that requires medical attention right away. Below are six important facts about concussions to remember in case you or someone you love sustains a bump, blow or jolt to the head. 1. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI refers to a brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a blow to the head. 2. Not all concussions involve a loss of consciousness. In fact, only a...

Youngsters More Susceptible to Concussions, Need Greater Monitoring

May 13, 2016

A new concussion study published online by JAMA Pediatrics has reported that in a small study of sports-related concussions among youth, high school and college American football players, return to play after a reported concussion was much earlier for younger players – often less than 24 hours. The study looked at a total of 1,429 concussions reported by athletic trainers in more than 200 programs at the youth, high school and college level from 2012 through...

Asbestos Related Diseases: Asbestosis

May 11, 2016

Inhaling asbestos fibers can result in the development of numerous painful and deadly asbestos related diseases. While asbestosis is a noncancerous side effect of asbestos exposure, it is still a serious and progressive long-term lung disease. Asbestosis results from the scarring of lung tissue, which obstructs the passage of air and makes breathing difficult. The latency period is often decades between initial exposure to asbestos and the onset of symptoms. Patients with asbestosis may experience: Shortness of...

What is GBS?

Apr 29, 2016

Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms of GBS may initially include weakness or tingling sensations in the legs, which may then spread to the arms and upper body. These symptoms can increase to the point of immobilizing certain muscles and causing paralysis. Severe GBS cases can be life-threatening, as they may interfere with the heart and/or a person’s ability to breathe. There is...

Can I File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit for Injuries on Stairs?

Apr 27, 2016

Stairs in any type of building, whether it’s commercial or residential, can present serious hazards if they are not well maintained. When a property owner fails to take care of these dangerous conditions and a person is injured, victims may be able to seek justice and compensation through slip and fall lawsuits. Did you know that slips and falls are the most common workplace injuries? Check out the top 10 slip and fall hazards in the...

Product Liability: What You Should Know about Recalls

Apr 18, 2016

To protect the public from dangerous and defective merchandise and products, manufacturers and government agencies can issue or require the issuance of a recall to have a product repaired or replaced. After a product is recalled, a notice will typically be sent to alert distributors, sellers and purchasers of the product that a defect exists and it needs to be corrected. Recalls may ban further sale of an item and/or ask consumers to return the item...

When a Collision Damages Public Property

Apr 15, 2016

Drivers are equally liable for damage to public property as they are for damage to another driver’s car. Depending on the item that sustained the damage, drivers could be looking at a staggering bill. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) seeks reimbursement from those responsible for the repair of roadway items damaged as a result of crashes. The most frequently items hit in crashes are guide rails and road signs. Unfortunately for the at-fault driver, these...

What Happens When a Pedestrian is Hurt at a Construction Site?

Apr 7, 2016

Construction sites are hazardous by nature, and they are also often located in areas with lots of foot traffic. As a result, those responsible for the site maintain it with the utmost care to prevent injury. Tragically, construction site negligence can lead to accidents, injuries and deaths involving not only employees on the site, but unsuspecting pedestrians as well. Mistakes that may lead to a construction accident include: Insufficient barricades to keep pedestrians at a safe proximity...

Pennsylvania DOH Taking a Closer Look at Nursing Home Complaints

Mar 30, 2016

Do you know the signs of nursing home abuse? The Pennsylvania Department of Health is increasing enforcement of quality care issues in nursing homes following criticism that some residents in the state are not receiving adequate care. Last year, the state Health Department put twice as many nursing home licenses on provisional status, and it issued 32 fines – that’s triple the number of fines in 2014. In addition to recently adding state nursing home surveyors, the...

Preventing Home Fires and Burn Injuries

Mar 22, 2016

More than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the U.S. each year. Likewise, home fires result in an estimated $7.3 billion in direct property loss annually, according to the Ready campaign created by The Department of Homeland Security and The Federal Emergency Management Agency. A residence can be engulfed in flames in just a few minutes and become life threatening to everyone inside. Families can protect themselves by understanding the urgency...