When Prison Personnel Fail to Provide Appropriate Inmate Medical Care
People who have been incarcerated are unable to seek medical care on their own. As…
Whiplash During a Vehicle Accident Can Be More Serious Than You’d Think
The initial shock and stress of a vehicle accident can cause those involved to ignore…
Identifying and Reporting Prison Abuse in Pennsylvania
Prison staff are trained to not only run the facility safely and efficiently, but also…
Prevent Vacation Accidents: Protect Yourself with These Spring Break Safety Tips
As spring approaches, many people will be traveling to warm, coastal locations to swim and…
Signs of nursing home abuse
There may come a time in your life where you want to place an elderly family member in a nursing home in Philadelphia because he or she may require care and supervision that you are unable to provide. Allegations of neglect and inadequate care in assisted-living and nursing homes are on the rise across the country. You should learn how to spot the signs of nursing home abuse so you can take appropriate actions to protect your loved one.
How to protect yourself from your own insurance company
It was a last minute run to the grocery store for milk–you were in a hurry, sure, but you weren’t speeding and you weren’t driving recklessly. You got to the last stop sign before the store, pulled out and before you knew what was happening, you’d been broadsided by a small truck. Thankfully you’d been wearing your seatbelt. You seemed fine, although your head was ringing pretty badly.
Understanding negligence: who’s at fault for injuries?
People legally must conduct themselves in certain ways in order to avoid causing harm to others. For example, when someone is driving, they have an implicit duty to drive in a way that doesn’t endanger others, such as not disobeying traffic signs.
New Research Looks At Concussion, PTSD Link
A new study suggests that the long-term effects of brain injuries, including concussions, are worse than previously thought. The research shows that getting a concussion may leave individuals twice as likely to develop PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder.
