Medical errors are now listed as the third leading cause of death in the U.S., surpassing diabetes and heart disease. These errors result from both human and electronic mistakes. Consider some of the common causes of medical errors and steps you can take if you fall...
Doctors, and virtually any health care provider for that matter, can’t legally perform any medical procedure on you without first securing your consent to do so. Instead, they must inform you of your medical diagnosis, the treatment options available and the benefits...
How to create an estate plan that meets your needs Creating an estate plan can be an effective way to ensure that the right people take possession of your assets after you pass away. It can also be an effective method of ensuring that your children have a guardian in...
With warmer weather, the desire to get your motorcycle back out on the road comes on strong. Unfortunately, some motorcyclists in Pennsylvania are seriously hurt every year in crashes caused by people in vehicles. One of the first things people frequently say after...
Pennsylvania motorists who take part in any activity that causes them to take their attention away from the road in front of them are guilty of distracted driving. These activities can include a wide variety of things like taking a sip of coffee, texting, and paying...
You may have heard a lot about how cellphones are driving distractions, and there is plenty of evidence that they are the most common of them all. Everything from texting to browsing social media can cause an accident. There are also distractions like pets, children,...
Understanding the duties of an executor to your relative’s Pennsylvania estate is incredibly important if they’ve appointed you. There’s no shame in not knowing what to expect; the fact is that most people do not know when the time comes because they might only do...
You may have heard of some instances of medical malpractice referred to as “never events.” That is because if all protocols and safety procedures had been followed to the letter, there would never be an occasion where a patient was subsequently harmed or their...
Having a dog as a pet is very prevalent in Pennsylvania and around the country. Thus it is no surprise why so many people report being attacked and bitten by dogs. As painful and as traumatic as they may all be, they’re not all the same. Levels of dog bites There are...
Not all auto accidents will be so severe that they lead to fatalities, lacerations or even the airbags deploying. However, that does not mean that drivers won’t be injured in some form. The issue here involves when those injuries appear. According to drivers in...