There's no question that traffic accidents involving even minor injuries are traumatic. Right after an accident, there is disorientation and a flood of emotions, in addition to the physical injuries. Often amid the confusion, people forget to take steps that ensure they will be taken care of down the road. Other times, the injuries are so severe that the person involved in the accident can't take those steps.
Pennsylvania workers at risk of injury during holiday shopping season
Getting injured at work can make life difficult. The injury itself can cause a worker a lot of pain and suffering, even during the recovery process. And though the medical expenses can be overwhelming, people injured at work can seek workers' compensation benefits to help with those expenses.
Pennsylvania agencies warn of risk of accidents this weekend
The festive holiday season presents an enhanced risk of injury or even fatalities as the result of a car accident. Heavy highway traffic, beginning over the Thanksgiving weekend, can lead to tragic events, especially when combined with intoxicated or drug impaired driving, particularly by minors. Students home from school may engage in more driving than they would ordinarily do while in classes.
Special medical malpractice courts may ease case backlog
In many states, the backlog of medical malpractice lawsuits awaiting resolution is staggering. Such cases are also often complex, requiring an understanding of difficult technical and scientific information.
Fatal Lebanon County car crash could have been avoided
After a fatal car accident, local law enforcement and officials investigate the incident to determine what happened. Families of those involved often have questions about the crash, wondering whether someone was at fault and if the collision could have been prevented.
Work accident leaves man pinned between two trucks
When there are workplace hazards, employees can get seriously hurt or even killed. This was the case when a 19-year-old man died after getting crushed between a tractor trailer and a flatbed trailer in a workplace accident.
Three injured, one killed in multi-vehicle accident
Being the victim of a car accident can cause a lot of emotions to flood to the surface. A person may never forget the moment before getting into a crash. These, and injuries, can become permanent reminders of a moment one may try to forget.
Patient injured in both colonoscopy and follow up surgery
Doctors and other medical professionals are supposed to help patients get better. But what happens when a doctor's mistake actually worsens the patient's condition? Shouldn't medical professionals be held responsible for negligent mistakes?
Day after Halloween may be dismal for pedestrian accident victims
Kids all across the nation, including those in Pennsylvania, look forward to October 31 each year. Who doesn't love a holiday that involves dressing up in a fun, crazy costume while having people give out candy all night? For many families, Halloween is a time to make good family memories.
