Motor vehicle accidents are common occurrences on U.S. roadways. In fact, according to reporting from Bankrate, there is a crash roughly every 13 seconds somewhere in the country. Unfortunately, if your car accident is serious, you may suffer both physical and...
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Survey shows staffing shortages at 94% of American nursing homes
Moving a parent into a Pennsylvania nursing home is not always easy. Yet, in many cases, your parent may need more care and attention than you may realistically provide. Many people who move parents into nursing homes do so because they want to make sure their parents...
Can a slip-and-fall accident cause vision loss?
Even though some falls are more embarrassing than painful, slip-and-fall accidents send an alarming number of Americans to the emergency room every year. In fact, according to a recent study, more than 800,000 individuals require medical care for fall-related injuries...
3 risks of laser surgery
If you have to have a surgical procedure, your doctor may recommend laser surgery. A laser is a beam of light in which the rays are all of one wavelength and are coherent, meaning that they do not scatter. Laser surgery is a relatively new technique that can offer...
Christine’s Law: Pennsylvania law about car snow and ice removal
Snow and ice can be beautiful, but they can also make driving dangerous and deadly. Pennsylvania recently enacted a law informally known as Christine's Law to minimize the hazards of snow and ice buildup on vehicles. Here are some key takeaways from the new...
How can you reduce your accident risk while commuting?
If you are like many people, you likely commute to and from work every day. Since you drive so much, you could be at a higher risk of getting into an accident compared with other drivers. According to NPR, the average American’s commute is 26.9 minutes, and many...
Are dangerous crashes becoming less likely in Pennsylvania?
Car accidents and other traffic fatalities claim the lives of many individuals nationwide. Although any fatality is one too many, it is reassuring to see the statistics of vehicular deaths in certain states like Pennsylvania be on the decline. Since 1928, the...
What are the possible outcomes of a slip and fall?
The embarrassment you feel tripping or slipping while out and about may propel you back to a standing position. However, in some cases, this may make any possible injuries worse. While some injuries from a fall may go away quickly, others may take time and medical...
Statistics shed light on older adult falls
If you worry about how a fall could affect you as an older adult or you are struggling to piece your life together following a recent accident, it is very important to go over information on this devastating issue. Falls shatter the lives of many older adults each...
How can a dog bite lead to amputation?
Even if you are an animal lover, you understand the importance of respecting unfamiliar dogs. After all, when dogs are experiencing pain or stress, they often behave both unpredictably and aggressively. Some individuals even train their pups to be unnecessarily...