Staff Shortages In Hospitals and Nursing Homes
Staff Shortages In Hospitals & Nursing Homes The period between 2020 and 2023 led to staff shortages in all industries. However, the most critical industries were hurt the most nationwide, including PA. Hospitals, nursing facilities, and even personal care homes bore much of the brunt. According to Oracle.com, which tracks healthcare trends, it is now a […]
Car Accidents In The Winter
Winter Automobile Accidents Spike in PA Automobile accidents occur all year long throughout the US. The state of PA, however, can see a definite surge in accidents in the winter months. Being mountainous and northern, PA has many winter weather issues impacting roadways and travel. N’oreasters, which are blizzards that blow in from the North, […]
Slip and Fall Accidents
Winter-The “Slip and Fall” Season! Although there is always a chance of a slip and fall, the winter season in Pennsylvania increases the risk. It goes without saying that all Pennsylvanians know that the sidewalks and streets are snow and sleet filled often. Add to this the fact that the winter months are darker in […]
DUI Law and Facts
DUI Facts to Remember During the Holidays The holiday season throughout the USA is one of the most festive. It can also be a food and alcohol-laden holiday, though. Parties abound, and many individuals do not realize how much alcohol they imbibe. Like the television commercials promote, “Buzzed Driving IS Drunken Driving” and can have […]
Motor Vehicle Accident On New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve—Motor Vehicle Accident Facts Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death and serious injury all year. However, New Year’s Eve and even New Year’s Day can see an increase in fatalities and debilitating lifelong injuries. The NSC (National Safety Commission) estimates that approximately 403 fatalities will occur during the New Year […]
Delayed Diagnosis of Heart Attack
Facts on Delayed Diagnosis of Heart Attack Heart attacks occur all year round nationwide. However, they are prevalent in the winter in most parts of Pennsylvania. The snow and ice removal that is necessary for this part of the country does put a strain on an already weak or impaired heart. Age also makes a […]
Delaying Stroke Diagnosis
Delaying Stroke Diagnosis—The Impacts A stroke can strike anyone at any time. Although certain age groups are more prone to this, such as those over the age of 55, even young individuals can suffer a stroke, and it can occur in children, newborns, and even prenatally. This is well documented by the American Stroke Association. The […]
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Nursing Home Abuse A standard of care must be followed to the letter when a loved one resides in a nursing facility, a long-term rehab center, or even a personal care facility. Personal care facilities, in general, are less structured with less seriously ill patients, but the standard of care remains the same for all […]
Catastrophic Injury Representation
Catastrophic Brain Injury Representation Although catastrophic brain injuries are not one of the most common injuries, the consequences can be more deadly, and longer-lasting. Catastrophic brain injuries are also called Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) within the medical community. While some can be less severe than others, the occurrence of these injuries and compensation should be […]
Trucking Accidents – Facts and Responses
Trucking Accidents – Facts and Responses After Crash The highways in the USA, as everyone knows, are crowded. For most individuals who commute daily, it is apparent that many vehicles on the roadways are “big rigs” or commercial trucking vehicles. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) does estimate that about 6000 vehicular crashes involving trucks occur […]