Year: 2021

The most common type of distraction that you see on the road is when a driver is looking down at his or her phone. They may be texting, watching a video, browsing social media or something else entirely, but they’re definitely not looking at the road. If you have ever...

Spinal cord injuries frighten many people, but they aren't all the same. Most people assume that a spinal cord injury will result in the permanent loss of sensation and function. That is certainly true in some spinal cord injury cases, but it is not a universal truth....

After a car crash, you might feel fine initially. The other driver might be upset about the collision and even suggest that you can settle it then and there. If you feel like you’re not hurt, then settling for the damage without getting insurance companies involved...

To many people, the term distracted driving means using a mobile phone at the wheel. This strong correlation comes in part from years of public awareness campaigns. Obviously, it is incredibly dangerous to use a phone while your drive, but that is far from the only...

Nursing home errors have long been an issue long before a worldwide pandemic spread throughout the United States. Continuous calls for reform were numerous and shone a bright light on facilities that care for the disabled and senior population. A lack of necessary...

Car crashes are destructive and disruptive. You can basically expect your entire schedule to change immediately after a crash. You might have to wait an hour or longer for police officers to arrive and start their report. After that, you may need medical treatment....

Every medication comes with a certain degree of danger. Drugs carry side effects that can impact someone's health, and any drug can interact with other medications. Some people are allergic to a drug and don't realize it until after they take a dose or even several....

Sunny skies and mild weather make everyone want to get out, including motorcyclists. The average biker doesn't want to get out on the roads when they are wet or the weather is cold, although some people will ride all year in Pennsylvania. Late spring is often when...

After a serious auto accident, one of the injuries that you may suffer with is a brain injury. Brain injuries can be mild, moderate or acute, depending on what happened. For example, a whiplash injury during a sudden stop might result in a mild concussion. Hitting...

If you go into a hospital for a surgery or treatment and end up getting an infection, you could be very ill. Some infections, like methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, are incredibly difficult to treat. Some patients have even died from it. If you...