Can Your Blood Type Affect Emergency Care?
In the chaotic atmosphere of an Emergency Room, timing can be critical. According to a new study, so can blood type.
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Best Practices for Construction Jobsite Safety
In honor of “Construction Safety Week” - key strategies for keeping workers free from injury.
Risks and Benefits of C-Sections
There are advantages to having a baby by Cesarean section, one being a lesser instance of birth injury. But do those benefits outweigh the risks?
Does Immunity from Medical Malpractice Improve Patient Care?
It stands to reason that medical malpractice insurance protects physicians when they make errors. But if physicians were immune from lawsuits, would care decline?
Statistics on Plane Accidents and Airline Safety
After the shocking Southwest Airlines accident last week, many people are wondering just how safe it is to fly.
PA Ranks #2 in Medical Malpractice Claims
A recent study ranked the best and worst states for doctors to practice, citing working conditions, wages and the cost of doing business. Pennsylvania landed somewhere in the middle.
Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. What are the accident statistics?
Certain Birth Injuries Can Result in Mental Illness
A new study found that children with certain types of birth injuries have a higher risk of developing mental health issues as teenagers.
Product Recalls in the US: 2017 Statistics
The FDA has just released its 2017 enforcement statistics—from warnings to recalls.
Hospital Patients Left with Pain
Opioids are powerful drugs that help manage surgical and other intensive pain. A national shortage is causing several problems.
Pennsylvania Precludes Paying Price of Potholes
PA law says that you cannot be compensated for damage to your vehicle by a pothole on a state road. Bodily injury, however, may be a different story.
Case Example: Infection After Surgery Leads to Blindness
When an infection after surgery caused a man to lose his vision in one eye, a jury awarded the man and his wife $6,000,000.
It’s the Law: Clear Snow and Ice from Your Vehicle
Ice flying from the top of trucks or cars is clearly a road hazard. Did you know it’s also against the law?
Toyota Recalls 600,000+ Vehicles Due to Air Bag Malfunction
Toyota has announced a massive recall of vehicles due to an air bag malfunction.
Spinal Injury Underscores Danger of Trampoline Parks
A young man suffered a spinal cord injury at a popular trampoline park but signed a waiver before entering. Does this release the facility from all liability?