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Pennsylvania Students Make PSAs To Battle Distracted Driving Amongst Teens

Distracted driving is a serious problem amongst teenagers today. In fact, statistics show car accidents are the leading cause of accidental death amongst teens today and roughly 10 percent of those victims were distracted at the time of the accident. It’s not always a cellphone that is the distraction though. Surveys have shown that 90 … Read more

Study Shows Certain Factors May Compound Chances of Birth Injury

The day of delivery is likely to be one of the most exciting days in a parent’s life; however, complications during the birthing process can result in serious injury to an infant. Harm to the brain is the most common form of child and birth injury, affecting three of every 1,000 infants that are delivered … Read more

Pennsylvania Highway Deaths at Record Low

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the number of highway deaths in 2013 was 1,208, the lowest number since 1928 when statistics were first recorded. That specific number is a possible indicator that the $50 million PennDOT has invested in driver safety improvements over the past five years is beginning to pay off. Despite … Read more

Wrongful Death Claim Made Against Pennsylvania VA Hospital

When a person is killed as the result of another individual’s negligence, the family of the victim may have a right to seek compensation for their loss through civil litigation. Such a Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuit was filed recently against the Department of Veterans Affairs health system after their staff allegedly failed to properly care … Read more

3 Steps to Prevent A Pennsylvania Boat Accident This Spring and Summer

As temperatures begin to rise and spring begins to take hold of Pennsylvania, many locals are beginning to take their boats back out onto the state’s waterways. It is important to remember though; an increase in the volume of boats on the water can result in an increase in boating accidents. A Pennsylvania boat accident … Read more

State Legislators Look to Strengthen Delaware Dog Bite Laws

Suffering a serious dog bite injury can lead to a lifetime of rehabilitation and healing for the victim; however, due to state law in some areas, owners of dangerous canines may be allowed to keep their animals even after they inflict serious harm to others on numerous occasions. Just ask the 8-year-old Delaware girl whom … Read more

3 Steps to Take After Suffering A Catastrophic Injury at Work

One of the most common types of workplace accidents involves employees coming into contact with objects or equipment on job sites. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates such accidents are responsible for roughly 15 percent of all workplace fatalities that occur annually. Just last week, a tree trimmer suffered a Catastrophic Injury after … Read more