When you have a loved one in a bad situation, you want to do anything possible to help. When it comes to combating issues with a loved one’s nursing home, you may have to take legal steps to protect him or her. One option for you to do is file an injunction. The Legal...
Year: 2021
Westmoreland County crash kills one, injures several others
Many people in Pennsylvania might hear news of lawsuits filed following car accidents and assume that such cases only involve situations where those deemed responsible demonstrated blatant negligence. This likely comes from the assumption that only such negligence...
Does drowsiness increase a driver’s risk of crashing?
When you hit the road, you understand that every little decision you make, every little thing you do, can directly impact your safety. Not only does it impact your safety, but it can put those around you at risk, too. However, not all drivers have an awareness of...
Chiropractic expenses and personal injury claims
The necessity of seeing a health care professional after sustaining an injury is usually not questioned. It is an accepted fact that broken bones and severe lacerations need medical attention. What happens when you need treatment for injuries like inflammation,...
Identifying the signs of a traumatic brain injury: What you should know
Traumatic brain injuries occur more often than you may think. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, 1.7 million people receive brain injuries every year. Although 80% of brain injuries are mild, mild brain trauma can potentially cause...
Can your brain injury change your relationships?
When you deal with brain injuries, you also deal with the potential altering of your life and its current course. After all, moderate to severe (or mild but complex) brain injuries can have lasting impacts on your mental, physical and behavioral health. It can even...
Large truck crashes, safety technologies and small car warnings
Because they are 20 to 30 times as large as passenger cars, trucks can cause devastating injuries to occupants of the smaller vehicles following a crash. The findings from a study by a nonprofit group indicate that installing four key safety features on big rigs could...
Powers of attorney and the role they play
For issues both legal and financial, a power of attorney (POA) document grants an authorized person the right to perform actions on your behalf. You may not have an international business that needs multiple people to act for you. If you have aging parents, however,...
How to avoid blind spot accidents with trucks
The roads in Pennsylvania can be hazardous at the best of times. However, potential dangers are heightened by the presence of large trucks and commercial vehicles. Due to their size, a collision that involves a truck can have life-altering consequences for the...
Is rabies a risk with an average dog bite?
Rabies is a deadly viral infection that will kill a person or animal who does not get treatment soon after exposure. It’s very rare in the United States, with fewer than 20,000 cases occurring annually. Rabies is transmitted through bites. The transmission of rabies...