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- Underscoring TBI Complications during Brain Injury Awareness Month
Mar 2, 2016
About 137 people in the U.S. die every day as a result of a TBI-related injury. To help raise awareness and reach out to those living with the effects of TBI, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. This year’s campaign theme is “Not Alone,” which provides an educational platform about the incidence of TBI and the needs of those affected. The campaign also aims...Read More - Women and Heart Disease: Timely Diagnosis is Critical
Mar 1, 2016
Some study findings about the prevalence and diagnosis of heart conditions in women may underscore the failure of physicians to appreciate and recognize that women’s complaints are heart-related. Cardiovascular disease, typically manifesting as a myocardial infarction (blockage of one or more of the coronary vessels that supply blood to the heart, commonly referred to as a heart attack) is the leading cause of death in the United States, causing more deaths more than all cancers combined...Read More - When Can Injured Workers Sue for Pain and Suffering?
Mar 1, 2016
Workers compensation laws protect people who have been injured in the workplace. These laws ensure injured employees are given specific benefits to which they are entitled, such as lost wages and medical expenses. This is a claim for benefits, not a lawsuit and does not provide any compensation for pain and suffering. Below are a few benefits injured employees may be able to seek through a workers compensation claim. Medical care bills and related expenses for reasonable...Read More - Employers Can Save Lives by Adopting a Safe Driving Policy
Feb 29, 2016
A recent Legal Intelligencer article underscored important reasons employers should adopt a mandatory distracted driving policy. Inspired by a presentation given by firm Shareholder Joel Feldman, Jessica L. Mazzeo, a member of the board of directors of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrations, was moved to discuss the unavoidable distractions that come with our everyday technologies. “Responding to emails or text messages while preoccupied is something that has become second nature for all...Read More - Acid Reflux Medications May be Overprescribed
Feb 29, 2016
An estimated 15 million Americans use prescription and over-the-counter proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid. However, mounting research has associated these drugs with a number of adverse effects and suggests that the drugs may be overprescribed. PPIs are used to treat and prevent gastric acid-related conditions. The drugs prevent acid production in the stomach by blocking the acid-producing enzyme system in the stomach wall. Lack of stomach acid prevents new ulcers from...Read More - Preventing Truck Accidents With Distraction-Free Driving
Feb 26, 2016
Distracted driving is a nationwide epidemic that has been estimated to contribute to nine deaths and 1,153 injuries every day. It’s particularly important for truck drivers to avoid driving distracted, as their vehicles have the potential to cause exceptionally devastating crashes. A tractor trailer’s massive size, combined with its numerous blind spots and inability to stop quickly, make it a highly dangerous vehicle on the roadway. Distracted driving is not just limited to cell phone use. In fact,...Read More - Three Common Types of Trucking Accidents
Feb 25, 2016
The sheer size and weight of many commercial vehicles cause them to be extremely dangerous when crashes occur. Sadly, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reported that in 2013, 3,541 crashes involving large trucks and buses resulted in fatality and 69,000 crashes involved nonfatal injury. Three common incidents in tractor trailer crashes include jackknifing, rollovers, and underride collisions. All three are complex events that are often caused as a result of driver error, unusual road problems,...Read More - Bacterial Meningitis Misdiagnosis: What It Means for Patients
Feb 25, 2016
Bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency that requires timely diagnosis and proper medical treatment to prevent death or permanent injury. Diagnosing bacterial meningitis often involves testing the blood and cerebrospinal fluid, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Imaging tests such as a CT-scan may help diagnose the disease by showing inflammation in the head, and an x-ray of the chest or sinuses may indicate the presence of an infection. Bacterial meningitis can be...Read More - Preventing Accidents at Night
Feb 24, 2016
Many people have difficulty seeing well in the dark. Combined with bright lights, reflections and other obstructions, driving at night can be very dangerous. Unsurprisingly, the passenger vehicle occupant fatality rate at night is about three times higher than during the day. For more crash statistics and information on preventing accidents at night, speak with our award-winning Philadelphia car accident lawyers. Glare is one of the primary hazards of driving at night, as it causes discomfort and reduces...Read More - Child Passenger Safety: What You Need to Know
Feb 24, 2016
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has estimated that more than 600 children ages 12 years and younger died and more than 127,000 were injured as occupants in motor vehicle crashes in 2013. Many of these deaths can be prevented, however. Age- and size-appropriate car seats, booster seats and seat belts reduce the risk of injury when...Read More