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...
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...
It is a misunderstanding that only wealthy people need an estate plan. Forbes explains that by creating an estate plan, you can make things easier on your family after your death. If you address assets and liabilities in your plan, they will not have to make decisions...
iSeeCars.com, the automotive research firm, made a study of fatal car crash rates among model year 2013-2017 vehicles. Drivers in Pennsylvania who own a car from this period may be interested to hear that subcompacts and sports cars were almost twice as likely as all...
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...
Certain illnesses, injuries and medical procedures may impair a person’s ability to breathe. If a patient cannot breathe on his or her own, doctors often intubate. This process requires inserting a tube into the individual’s trachea. Then, doctors attach the tube to a...
If you have agreed to serve as the executor of a family member’s estate, you will be responsible for guiding the estate through probate. This involves taking inventory and distributing the person’s assets after he or she dies, with the court’s oversight. Familiarize...
Many Pennsylvania residents are familiar with conditions that affect women like polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis and fibroids. These well-known conditions can cause women excruciating pain. One condition that is just as common but not as well-known is...
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...
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...