Medical devices are intended to increase and improve an individual’s quality of life. You would not expect them to cause additional anguish. Unfortunately, some medical devices are defective causing long-term suffering and sometimes fatal injuries. Since 2008, medical devices for pain and other medical conditions have caused more than 80,000 deaths. Lishani Sunday, one of…

From slip-and-fall claims to auto crashes, there is no limit to the variety of accidents that can cause personal injury. When an individual’s negligence is the cause of another person’s injury, the injured person might have the right to file a personal injury claim against the neglectful party. Duty of care and premises liability are…

In Pennsylvania, pedestrian accident fatalities decreased 27% (from 201 to 146), from 2018-2020. There are many theories as to why the increase occurred, from more people are walking to more motorists are driving bigger vehicles, and both motorists and pedestrians may be more distracted. The fall is an especially dangerous time of the year for…

You know what you’re supposed to do if there’s a fire — at least, you think you do. Stop, drop and roll, right? Well, that might be best if the fire’s already on your body. But what about the crucial moments before it gets that far? How can you protect both yourself and your family…

It’s a beautiful summer afternoon: The sun is shining, the grass is green, the sky’s a cloudless blue. You’re ready to gather your golf clubs and play a few holes with friends. What could possibly go wrong? Even sports that might seem relatively tame have the potential to go awry. From golf cart accidents to…

A physical injury can be devastating for anyone. Whether you’re off your feet for a few days or years, it is likely you will experience some measure of depression or other mental health injuries. Following an injury, it can be easy to focus on your physical limitations. Your mental and emotional well-being is just as…

Investing in a swimming pool might seem like a stress-free decision for you and your family to make, but it comes with its own set of responsibilities. Cleaning the filter and balancing the chemical levels are expected chores, but what most families who invest in a swimming pool do not consider, are the mandatory steps…

Approximately 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sometimes referred to as post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). Being the first to arrive on scenes, continually facing dangerous situations and providing emotional and physical support to survivors are just some of the reasons first…

Summer vacations are supposed to be fun times with friends and family, but those moments can take a turn when someone isn’t feeling well. Food poisoning is fairly common in the U.S., and it is likely that someone you know has suffered the effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that an estimated…

It’s an exciting time of the year, when children are out of school and families are traveling out of state. If you’re preparing for vacation, below are a few tips to ensure your family stays safe. Before You Leave for Vacation Preparing for vacation starts before you even leave your home. In June, July and…

The news that you’ve reached a settlement — whether with an insurance company, another business or an individual – is often an incredible feeling of relief. Help — likely in the form of financial help — is on its way. You might determine to use your personal injury settlement funds to cover medical expenses or…