Study creates rating scale for cognitive distraction
A recent study on cognitive distraction raises concern over the increasing use of voice activated systems in cars. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reported that in 2014, over 13,000 crashes were attributed to distracted driving. Forty-nine of those crashes resulted in death and thousands of people suffered injury. While the...
Learn MoreDog bites taken seriously in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania ranks as one of the top states for dog bite claims. Pet owners may be held responsible for an attack. Most animal lovers associate dogs as furry companions that love everyone. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Some dogs, whether due to temperament, owner negligence or other factors,...
Learn MoreA look at truck accident fatalities in Pennsylvania
In 2013, there were 1,208 motor vehicle fatalities in Pennsylvania. Of these deaths, 155 occurred in large truck accidents. Motor vehicle fatalities are always tragic, especially for those people left behind to mourn the loss of their loved ones. In some cases, these crashes involve large, heavy commercial vehicles which...
Learn MoreDeadly Pennsylvania car crashes show marked rise in first half of 2015
A new report shows that in Pennsylvania and 35 other states, deadly auto accidents increased significantly between the first six months of 2014 and 2015. Over the last few decades, advances in safety technology and driver awareness have helped reduce the number of car crashes and associated deaths. Troublingly, though,...
Learn MoreBirth injuries could cause cerebral palsy for children in Pennsylvania
Doctor errors or birth injuries may contribute to causing cerebral palsy, a common disorder that affects motor function and body movement. All parents in Pennsylvania hope their babies will be healthy. Yet, there are numerous conditions that may develop prior to children’s births, or early in their lives. A common...
Learn MoreReport: Teen distracted driving occurs more than previously thought
A new study based on in-car recordings of teen drivers indicates that distraction may cause many more accidents than researchers previously believed. Distracted driving has become a widely recognized danger, but it still causes a large number of accidents in Enola each year. To address this issue, Pennsylvania lawmakers have...
Learn MoreNew reporting and record reviews for commercial drivers
Enola area residents can find the roads safer thanks to new requirements by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to help reduce impaired driving among truckers. Drunk driving is known to cause many a serious accident and even claim numerous lives each year. Impaired operation of a motor vehicle due...
Learn MoreAttorneys at Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP Celebrate Name Change, Professional Successes and Community Spirit in 2014
RELEASED: Feb. 20, 2015 HARRISBURG, Penn.- For more than two decades, the tradition of serving clients has been the focus at the Pennsylvania law firm Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP. During 2014, the firm continued that tradition winning several large settlements, celebrating an official name change to add Wolfe and...
Learn MoreThe impact of nursing home abuse in Pennsylvania can be severe
The consequences of nursing home abuse are severe and may include a higher risk of death in addition to exacerbated physical conditions. Many elderly people living in nursing homes in Pennsylvania and throughout the country are abused or neglected by their caretakers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Learn MoreStudy: TBI in older adults linked with higher risk of dementia
A new study indicates people older than 55 may be at risk for developing dementia after suffering from moderate or even mild traumatic brain injuries. As some people in Enola have learned through the experiences of loved ones, traumatic brain injuries can be incredibly complex injuries. The full effects of...
Learn MorePennsylvania legislature considers ways to reduce drunk driving crashes
Pennsylvania legislators will consider a bill that is intended to reduce the number of drunk driving crashes in the state. Across the country, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has been advocating for harsher penalties for individuals convicted of a first drunk driving offenses. Pennsylvania legislators have taken notice and they are...
Learn MoreErroneous medical diagnosis can result in patient injuries and deaths
On behalf of Adam Wolfe The Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority, an agency dedicated to improving health care quality, notes that “sometimes bad things happen because of negligence or intentionally unsafe acts.” Sometimes, one of the “bad things” that can happen is an error related to a patient’s medical diagnosis. A...
Learn MoreTo prevent drowsy driving, FDA calls for lower dose of Lunesta
In an effort to prevent accidents caused by drowsy drivers, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced recently that it will require the manufacturers of Lunesta, a popular sleeping pill, to lower the drug’s recommended starting dose. The starting dose for Lunesta, which was previously set at two milligrams, will...
Learn MoreShollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP Celebrates Two Decades
What started off in 1993 as a calculated leap of faith, has grown into a law firm with a state wide reputation for excellence in personal injury, workers’ compensation and disability cases for the past 20 years. Even more importantly, the firm has made a difference for thousands of injured...
Learn MorePennsylvania’s Texting While Driving
Did you stop texting and driving after the ban in Pennsylvania went into effect this past March? If you are like many teen drivers who participated in a recent survey the answer is “No.” The survey results raise questions about whether more needs to be done to prevent distracted driving...
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