The latest figures are not yet in on Philadelphia auto accidents, however it is known that throughout the United States motor vehicle deaths had been on a steady decline in the decade leading to 2016. That fact alone would seem to make sense since cars are being made to be safer given continual ...
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When I'm Injured In A Car Accident, Why Does My Doctor Need To Know My Health Insurance?
Ive paid my premiums for my auto insurance coverage so I should be covered for all my medical bills and treatment, correct? The short answer is not always. Under Pennsylvania Law all automobiles must have at least $5,000.00 in medical coverage for accident related treatment per injured person. T...
If You Are Driving A 2011 - 2017 Ford Explorer SUV You Could Be In Danger
In March of 2017 Austin Texas Police Officer Zachary Lahood was operating one of the police departments Ford Explorers when he suddenly felt sick and began to lose control of the vehicle almost hitting a bus head on. After the incident the stunned officer was thankful a catastrophe was avoided. "...
A Closer Look At One Of The Top Hidden Hazards In The Home
Did you know that three children are injured every hour by a TV, an appliance, or furniture falling on them according to estimates from the Consumer Product Safety Commission? In fact, two-thirds of all TV and furniture tip-over fatalities involve toddlers and 91% of these fatalities occur in the...
What Are A Passenger's Rights To A Seat On An Aircraft In Light Of An Injured Passenger's Lawsuit Against United Airlines
After the highly publicized incident with a forcibly removed passenger that led to a personal injury lawsuit against United Airlines many travelers are concerned about their rights as airline passengers. What we have learned is that airlines do have considerable leeway when it comes to denying e...
Recent Dog Attacks In Philadelphia Park Spur Action on The Part Of The Dept of Parks and Recreation
Apparently, some Philadelphia dog owners are either unaware of the Pennsylvania dog leash laws or need a reminder. In response to recent dog attacks in a Philadelphia park, the Philadelphia Park and Recreation Services has compiled a comprehensive educational pamphlet that will be distributed in...
The Troubling Nationwide Increase of Pedestrian Fatalities
Pedestrian deaths have increased by 25 percent between 2010 and 2015 according to a recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association which tracks each states records on an annual basis. The data is obtained from all Fifty State Highway Safety Offices and the District of Columbia. During ...
Mother Sues A Hotel For Daughter's Death in Human Trafficking Case; One of the First Lawsuits of Its Kind
A mother has decided to sue a popular hotel in Houston for allegedly turning a blind eye to human trafficking and allowing her daughter to be sold and murdered nearby. Janiece Charlez says the Plainfield Inn and Rajan and Dahyabhai played a large role in her daughter's death, and she may be onto...
Complacent Drivers: How Being Too Comfortable Behind the Wheel Leads to More Accidents
Anything that compels a motorist to take their attention off the road while driving is considered distracted driving. As I've mentioned in my previous blogs it's not surprising that distractions are pretty high on the list of causes for fatal vehicle accidents nationwide. The National Highway Tra...
Healthcare-Associated Infections and Hospitalized Patients
Healthcare-associated infections, also known as hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), have a serious impact on patient recovery. Hospitalized patients who have been trying to overcome their ailments are catching these infections at rapid rates and becoming even more ill than when they arrived. Rec...
The Health Care Industry's Obsession With Disclosure: Why Doctors May Want to Say "I'm Sorry" More Often
Medical errors happen far more often than people think they do. Almost every practitioner at any level of experience has made a medical error at least once in his or her career. Most of the time these mistakes go unnoticed and aren't harmful to patients. But in the event a patient is injured, med...
What You Don't Know About Insurance Rates May Cost You
A common inquiry I frequently receive from my current and past clients concerns the cost of auto insurance. While I am unable to recommend any particular company, I will have clients who call me to tell me their insurance has suddenly gone up for no obvious reason in particular such as a moving ...
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation in Doctors and What's (Not) Being Done About It
Rigorous work schedules and stressful conditions are characteristics that are inherently rooted in certain occupations. Those who operate in these positions are more inclined to be sleep deprived - a state of being caused by a lack of sleep that affects an individual's capability of functioning p...
Medical Device Severely Injures Three Patients, One of Which Resides in Pennsylvania
Medical devices were made to assist physicians and practitioners in improving or maintaining the health of patients. And with the technological advances that have proliferated throughout the years, the state of the art medical devices being created for patients now has undoubtedly revolutionized ...
The Power Morcellator and The Cancer Connection.
Of interest to anyone who has had surgery and developed cancer following surgery with a power morcellator is recent news linking its use newly diagnosed cases of uterine cancer. Due to the efforts of married physicians Dr. Amy Reed and Hooman Noorchashm to ban the use of electric morcellators the...
Philadelphia Civil Trial Deemed Longest and Most Costly in State History
According to a recent article, a settlement has finally been reached in the case of the fatal 2013 Salvation Army building collapse in Philadelphia. The civil trial has been declared the lengthiest trial in Philadelphia court history, as well as the most expensive payout ever granted in a case. P...
SEPTA Sidelines Rail Trains Due To Cracks Found In Cars Support Beams
Two Market-Frankford subway cars were found to have cracks in the bolster beams.Septa has 218 Market-Frankford cars. The bolster which is load-bearing, links the body of the car to the wheel assembly underneath. Speaking on behalf of SEPTA, the cracks were discovered as part of an ongoing overhau...
Pittsburgh Medical Center's Mold Outbreak Claims the Lives of Five Patients
Medical centers and hospitals are required to abide by a number of federal standards to ensure the safety of visitors. Of these standards includes the sterilization and thorough cleansing of utensils, furniture or any device that comes in contact with the patients who inhabit these facilities. If...
The Worst Type of Driving Distraction
Distracted driving is the cause of many preventable motor vehicle accidents. Do you know what is the worst type of driving distraction? According to scientific studies the most dangerous distraction is the one that causes you to look away from the road. It is worse than daydreaming
Local Task Force Will Implement Several New Transportation Projects This Year
A local Philadelphia task force is planning to make some major changes in response to last year's high accident rates. According to a recent article, data compiled by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia reveals that there were 76 traffic-related fatalities in 2016. Out of these casualt...
Lawsuit Filed by Parents is Settled for $19 Million After Their Baby Suffers A Brain Injury
A Pennsylvania hospital and obstetrician agreed to pay parents more than $19 million for a delivery that went awry, leaving their baby to be born with severe brain damage. According to a recent news article, Marissa Vaccaro was admitted to the labor and delivery unit at Scranton Quincy, which is...
Top 3 Defective Products to Look Out for in 2017
The year 2016 is a year that quite a few people didn't mind putting behind them. With the political spectacle that was unfolding before everyone's eyes every day, the unexpected deaths of cherished artists, and the alarming number of mass shootings we've encountered, many are looking forward to a...
Ikea To Pay $50 Million To Families After Defective Dressers Kill 3 Toddlers
The loss of any individual is hard on surviving family members and loved ones. Funeral arrangements, expenses, and finding ways to cope without the person are obstacles most bereaved families face in the aftermath of death. Although each loss is unfortunate, the grief and disorientation of loved ...
Chrysler Recalls 1.1 Million Vehicles
An investigation was launched by U.S. vehicle safety officials earlier this year regarding complaints they've garnered from drivers of Fiat Chrysler Ram SUVs and pickup trucks. The car manufacturer had been receiving an overwhelming amount of claims that their vehicles are rolling away and crashi...
The U.S. DOT Addresses Distracted Driving Problems From Mobile Devices
United States highway deaths last year increased to 35,092, the highest one-year increase since 1966. At least 35 of those were caused bu distractions. How do Federal officials want to address this problem? They want smartphone makers to block motorists from using certain apps while driving said ...