From car accidents and workplace injuries to medical malpractice and slip and falls, eye injuries are common among accident victims and victims of negligence. All parts of the human eye are incredibly delicate, so it stands to reason that eye injuries can be quite serious and even life-altering, especially in the most severe cases. Eye … Read more
Although much attention is given to concussions and severe head injuries in sports, car accidents represent the bulk of these injuries. There is no doubt that sports injuries can be incredibly serious. In fact, they are the cause of roughly 20 percent of all traumatic brain injuries. However, approximately 28 percent of all traumatic brain … Read more
Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening bodily response to infection that, if left untreated, will cause accelerated tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Sepsis results in the hospitalization of more than one million people each year and is one of the leading causes of disease-related deaths in the U.S. Knowing the signs of sepsis can help … Read more
After being involved in a serious car accident, your first priority will be to seek medical attention for yourself or any other injured parties in your vehicle. But after seeking care from medical professionals, your next step will be to start communicating with the at-fault party’s insurance company. The insurance company will most likely reach … Read more
Spring is just around the corner — and with increased activity comes an increased potential for accidents. Unintentional injuries can be life-changing, and Americans absorb a lot of them. According to the CDC, there are 39.5 million physician office visits for unintentional injuries each year. Some of these accidents are quite serious. More than 60,000 people 45 … Read more
In emergencies where an Opioid overdose occurs, it is essential that the people nearby are educated on how best to respond. In these cases, it can indeed mean the difference between life and death. America continues to be in the middle of a severe opioid crisis. As such, there is certainly no real shortage of … Read more
Pets make us happy, relieve our stress, lower our anxiety and help keep us active. According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association’s annual survey, there are 75 million dogs in American homes. With so many pets sharing our homes and neighborhoods, animal attacks have become more common. Dog bites are by far the most common type … Read more
Anytime you get behind the wheel of a car, there’s always going to be a risk that you may be involved in a car accident due to someone else’s negligence. Of course, there are many different factors that will come into play when trying to calculate your chances of getting injured in a car accident. … Read more
What You Need to Know About SEPTA Lawsuits The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) serves nearly 4 million people in five counties in and around Philadelphia. This regional public transportation authority operates buses, trains, and trolleys. While the transportation provided by SEPTA is reasonably safe, serious accidents can and do occur. SEPTA accidents can cause … Read more
Wrongful death due to medical negligence affects countless grieving loved ones who are left behind to wonder if their family member’s death could have been prevented. When a healthcare provider’s negligence results in death, their family deserves justice. Thankfully, Pennsylvania’s medical malpractice laws allow specific personal representatives to file medical malpractice lawsuits related to the … Read more