Posted on Apr. 13th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
Brain injuries can be some of the toughest injuries to overcome. In many cases, those who have suffered severe injuries to the head do not ever make a full recovery. A young Pennsylvanian girl is allegedly permanently disabled after falling out of a relative’s row house window. Her mother filed a lawsuit against the owners… read more
Posted on Apr. 6th, 2016 | in Car Accidents, News
Pedestrians are at risk every day when crossing the busy streets in Pittsburgh and other major cities. One study shows that pedestrians in wheelchairs face a number of dangers that make them 36 percent more likely to die in a fatal car accident than others. The study, conducted by John Kraemer and Connor Benton at… read more
Posted on Apr. 1st, 2016 | in News, Truck Accidents
Researchers have shown time and time again that truck driver fatigue can play a significant role in motor vehicle accidents. In fact, drowsy driving plays a role in 328,000 accidents each year, including many throughout Pennsylvania. One common reason for this fatigue is a chronic disorder, known as obstructive sleep apnea. The United States Department… read more
Posted on Mar. 25th, 2016 | in Car Accidents, News
Pennsylvanian families are torn apart every year by fatal motor vehicle accidents. Many of these car accident fatalities and serious injuries are caused by a delay in braking or braking with insufficient force. However, there are technologies available that could prevent some of these tragedies from occurring. Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) systems can bring vehicles… read more
Posted on Mar. 18th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
The month of March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, which gives people an opportunity to take a closer look at common brain injuries and how they can be prevented. Concussions, or mild traumatic brain injuries (TBI), are some of the most typical brain injuries suffered that are caused by a sudden jolt or impact to… read more
Posted on Mar. 10th, 2016 | in Car Accidents, News
Car accidents in Pittsburgh are on the news constantly. The countless lives lost are enough of a reason to look deeper into why these accidents happen. According to a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, many of these car accidents are the fault of the driver. The study shows that close to 87… read more
Posted on Mar. 3rd, 2016 | in News, Truck Accidents
Each year, countless Pittsburgh motorists are involved in tragic truck accidents on the highways. Commercial vehicles are considerably larger than the average person’s vehicle and can cause severe damages when involved in an accident. For this reason, commercial trucks are regulated by federal and state laws. These laws ensure that truck companies and their drivers… read more
Posted on Feb. 26th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
It is no surprise to most Pennsylvanians that the road to recovery for those who suffer from brain injuries can be a long and complicated one. The cognitive and functional recovery after such an injury requires intensive therapy and months or years of rehabilitation. Unfortunately, many people cannot afford long-term rehabilitation, so they stop treatment… read more
Posted on Feb. 17th, 2016 | in News, Wrongful Death
For the families of Pennsylvanian accident victims, moving on with their lives can feel impossible. One Pennsylvania man knows exactly how that feels. In February 2011, a natural gas explosion in Allentown killed five people and destroyed multiple homes in his neighborhood. The man was at work at the time of the accident. The man’s… read more
Posted on Feb. 12th, 2016 | in Brain Injuries, News
There is a great deal of evidence showing long-term results of traumatic brain injuries. The list of serious consequences seems to keep growing. A recent study published in the journal Neurology shows that those who suffer brain trauma may be more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease in the future. By the year 2050, the… read more
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