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- 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 - Injuries from an Indoor Slip and Fall
Feb 23, 2016
Property owners may be held legally responsible when they fail to take appropriate precautions or fix an issue that leads to a slip and fall injury. Below are a few conditions that can result in an indoor slip, trip and fall incident. Floors, Carpets and Mats When property owners mop, wax or polish their floors, they are expected to provide adequate warnings that the floors may be slippery. Barriers and warning signs may be used to alert...Read More - The 8 Most Common Car Accident Causes
Feb 22, 2016
Many automobile crashes can be attributed to driver error. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has examined several other critical reasons for accidents that affect thousands of people every year. The NHTSA conducted the National Motor Vehicle Crash Causation Survey (NMVCCS) from 2005 to 2007 to collect information about factors leading to crashes involving light vehicles. Researchers investigated several factors of crash occurrence including pre-crash movement and events, the critical reason for the crash,...Read More - Why Safe Driving Distances Can Prevent Truck Accidents
Feb 19, 2016
A tractor trailer accident can be deadly, in large part due to the size of a truck . A fully-loaded semi can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, or 20 times more than a passenger vehicle. Although large trucks and buses have larger brakes than other cars and vehicles, they need more time to come to a complete stop. That’s why it’s especially important to keep a safe distance from tractor trailers while on the road. This...Read More - Gifted Students’ Rights Under Pennsylvania Law
Feb 18, 2016
Pennsylvania is one of several states that makes gifted educational programs mandatory in public schools for all qualifying students. Despite the outstanding services available, there is still much work to be done. Last week, Anapol Weiss Partner Tracy Finken discussed the current requirements for gifted education and the state’s available services in The Legal Intelligencer. She highlights Chapter 16 of the Pennsylvania Code, which mandates that school districts provide programs and services based on students’ unique...Read More