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- Truck Driver Fatigue: A Major Cause of Truck Accidents
Mar 16, 2016
Tractor trailers are substantially heavier than smaller vehicles and have many more blind spots. Coupled with long work hours, and trucks can become extremely dangerous on the roadways. In fact, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) reports that nearly 4,000 people die in large truck crashes each year. Driver fatigue is a leading factor in those crashes. To help prevent truck accidents caused by driver fatigue, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) changed the rules...Read More - Living with Traumatic Brain Injury after a Motor Vehicle Accident
Mar 16, 2016
After broken bones, lacerations and other visible auto accident injuries heal, a serious head injury can continue to impact a person’s mental and emotional health for years to come. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) affects millions of people every year, and many cases are linked to automobile-related incidents. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that motor vehicle crashes were the third overall leading cause of TBI cases that occurred in...Read More - Surgical and Non-Surgical Erb’s Palsy Treatment
Mar 15, 2016
Most newborns who sustained brachial plexus injuries during birth will recover on their own. The process is typically slow, as the nerves could take months or years to totally recover. As an injured infant grows, a physician will monitor the recovery and determine whether further treatment is necessary. Below are a few treatment options a physician may recommend if a baby seems to be suffering from permanent brachial plexus nerve damage. Non-surgical Treatment: Range-of-Motion Exercises at Home Daily...Read More - Lifestyle Changes to Improve GERD Symptoms
Mar 14, 2016
Many people experience occasional heartburn and acid reflux, but these conditions are a chronic problem for some. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic digestive disease involving the flow of stomach acid into the esophagus, which irritates and damages the esophagus lining. Most people can manage discomfort related to GERD with lifestyle changes and over-the-counter medication. Mayo Clinic offers a few tips including: Maintaining a healthy weight, as excess pounds put pressure on your abdomen and can...Read More - Few Adults Wear Seat Belts When Riding in the Back Seat
Mar 11, 2016
Research has shown that rear seat vehicle passengers are three times more likely to die in an automobile accident if they are not wearing a seat belt. Despite these dangers, only 78 percent of adult rear seat passengers nationwide buckle up. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has reported that hundreds of adult vehicle passengers who ride unbelted in rear seats are killed in car crashes each year, and hundreds more are seriously injured. In fact, there were...Read More - Crash Safety: New and Proposed Auto Safety Standards
Mar 11, 2016
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are once again raising the standards for motor vehicle safety. Among the changes to improve crashworthiness are tougher requirements for achieving the coveted IIHS Top Safety Pick+ designation, as well as an improved safety rating system proposed by the NHTSA to begin with 2019 model year vehicles. How Has Top Safety Pick+ Changed? Requirements for both Top Safety Pick and TSP+ “…...Read More - The Ins and Outs of Obtaining Your Medical Records
Mar 10, 2016
The Privacy Rule under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that gives patients the right to receive, inspect and review a copy of their medical information held by health plans and health care providers. Below are answers to a few questions about a patient’s right to see his or her medical records. What information is protected? The Privacy Rule protects information that doctors, nurses, and other health care providers put in...Read More - Pedestrian Fatalities Increasing at Historic Rate
Mar 10, 2016
Pedestrian deaths are increasing at the fastest rate ever recorded. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has estimated a 10 percent increase in the number of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes in 2015 from the prior year. This first look at 2015 pedestrian fatality trends is based on preliminary data reported by highway safety agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The GHSA suggests that many factors could be contributing to this spike...Read More - Surgical Fires: A Threat to Patient Safety in the Operating Room
Mar 9, 2016
Surgical fires, though rare, can kill or severely burn patients undergoing a medical procedure. These preventable fires are the result of the negligence of health care providers in various settings ranging from hospitals to urgent care centers to doctor’s offices. The patient safety organization Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) has estimated that 200 to 240 surgical fires occur each year in the United States, while the FDA estimates as many as 650. A fire can ignite...Read More - Steps To Take After a Rental Car Accident
Mar 8, 2016
Rental car accidents can get complicated quickly, especially when they involve injuries and other drivers. The ease in obtaining compensation depends largely on how the rental is covered by insurance. Below are a few points to know about insurance coverage and accident claims before you rent a vehicle. Speak to an experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyer now for more information about steps to take following a rental car crash. Does my personal car insurance cover my rental? Chances...Read More