After surviving a car accident in Pennsylvania, a person might find themselves dealing with a stack of medical bills as well as loss of income from the weeks or months following the accident. For many people, seeking compensation from the insurance company is the next...
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A special needs trust may help your disabled adult child
If you have a disabled child, you probably have some concern about his or her care after your death. While medical care and living costs can be expensive, your son or daughter may be eligible for needs-based government benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income or...
Car accidents are typically caused by human error
Car accidents are among the top ten causes of death in the United States. Annually, 10 million crashes take place in Pennsylvania and throughout the country, and most motor vehicle accidents are caused by distracted driving and speeding. Why you should obey the posted...
New ways for treating rare cancers may be on the horizon
Perhaps you were the victim of a medical misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis here in Pennsylvania. While negligence may be behind many diagnostic errors, sometimes it’s the rarity of a given condition that makes an error more likely. People with rare cancers, for...
Teen driver safety a major concern in the summer months
The 100 deadliest days refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It’s a time when the number of deaths arising from teen driving crashes tends to go up. Pennsylvania residents should know that according to AAA, there were more than 8,300 such deaths...
Too many drivers unfamiliar with dangers of rural roads
Pennsylvania residents who drive on city streets most of the time may be unaware of the peculiar dangers that they could face on rural roads. Unfortunately, many simply assume that because rural roads are not so heavy with traffic, they must be safer. This can create...
What brachial plexus injuries are
Three out of every 1,000 babies born in Pennsylvania and across the U.S. are likely to have an injury to their brachial plexus. This network of nerves runs from the spinal cord to the armpit, and its purpose is to control sensation and movement in the upper limb. A...
Defusing aggression in other drivers
Many Pennsylvania motorists are aggressive and even ready to vent their rage on other drivers who offend them. The following are a few tips for defusing that aggression in other drivers and preventing any road rage incidents. First and foremost, people should not...
Critical components of most estate plans
Most people know that an estate plan gives loved ones a plan to follow for distributing assets after a family member passes away. While that is one important part, there are others that you should know about. These outline your plans before you pass away if you become...
Why should you see a doctor after any car accident?
When car accidents occur, they often cause a variety of injuries. These days, many of us are so used to driving and riding in vehicles that we do not always realize just how dangerous these collisions can be, even collisions that seem relatively minor. At the same...