by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jan 12, 2018 | Personal Injury
Concussions are surprisingly common injuries. Nearly 1 in 4 adults have suffered from a concussion, according to an NPR poll, and more than a third of those victims have had repeated concussions.Perhaps because they’re so prevalent, concussions used to be...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jul 3, 2017 | Personal Injury
It’s summer, and for many, that means time for cherished family traditions like a trip to the amusement park. Kids of all ages enjoy taking in the fun, sun and thrills. Days like these make for fond childhood memories.Yet rides today aren’t what they used...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jun 2, 2017 | Personal Injury
Whiplash is perhaps one of the most misunderstood injuries. Those who haven’t experienced it may be quick to dismiss your symptoms or accuse you of malingering. Yet whiplash is a very real – and sometimes very serious – injury.The term...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 8, 2017 | Personal Injury
Drug abuse is rampant in our country – so much so, in fact, that it’s a leading cause of death. Accidental overdoses claim far more lives than most people realize. It surpasses car accidents, falls and accidental injuries in terms of overall death toll. In...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Mar 2, 2017 | Personal Injury
We tend to think of concussions as mild, temporary injuries. They’re actually a form of traumatic brain injury – in fact, the most common form.Concussions account for a staggering 75 percent of all brain injuries, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Jan 5, 2017 | Personal Injury
It is common knowledge that consuming alcohol lowers inhibitions while simultaneously degrading a person’s ability to exercise sound judgment. It is also well known that the combination of those two factors often results in injuries and/or damage. However, less...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Dec 21, 2016 | Personal Injury
The holiday season is one of the most dangerous times of year when it comes to house fires. In fact, 1 out of every 3 residential fires happens in the months of December, January or February. And nearly 40 percent of fire fatalities fake place during that time...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Dec 9, 2016 | Personal Injury
Nursing homes are supposed to be safe places where the most vulnerable among us can receive the care and quality of life they deserve. Unfortunately, issues such as understaffing, overcrowding, poor training and negligent hiring can make a nursing home stay a...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Dec 2, 2016 | Personal Injury
As the first official day of winter draws near, thousands of skiers are hitting the slopes across Pennsylvania and gearing up for the season ahead. Unfortunately, this time of year also brings an uptick in skiing accidents and injuries.On the whole, skiing is a...
