Weather is a real danger to drivers. Whether it’s the hottest day of late or a total downpour, all weather poses a threat of some kind to drivers. Take for example a sunny day. The sun shining has the potential to reflect off objects and temporarily blind drivers. Those drivers, unable to see, could end […]
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If you own or have recently been in a late model vehicle, you may have noticed that the dashboard console is considerably more advanced than you’ve seen in the past. These vehicle “infotainment systems” aim to make for a better driving experience, with numerous features and touch-screen controls, but are these high-tech dashboards taking our
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When giving birth, there are many things that can go wrong. Fortunately, with a vigilant medical provider with good experience, it’s possible to reduce or eliminate the risk of complications. That didn’t happen in this case, and as a result, a jury as awarded a substantial sum to a child and her family. A child
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When you think of a dangerous dog, what comes to mind? Is it a dog that barks all the time, one that seems aggressive on a leash or one that has a history of causing harm to other animals or people? Dangerous dogs can be all of these things and more. The Pennsylvania dog laws
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You never expect someone you love to pass away suddenly. Sure, it happens to other families, but you’d never think it could happen to yours. If someone you love is killed in an accident in Pennsylvania, you may be able to recover damages thanks to the Wrongful Death Act. This act helps you recover certain expenses and
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When you go to the hospital for a surgery, something you should wonder about is how much noise there is in the operating room. Interestingly, there are actually recommendations for how loud operating rooms should be. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency has previously recommended that the continuous background noise in hospitals should be limited
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It’s always tragic news when you find out that a young person lost his or her life in a car crash. Many of these accidents are preventable, making the death frustrating to everyone involved in the case. This case is no different. According to a Jan. 2 news report, a 17-year-old woman was killed on
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You love your pet, and you want to make sure he can go with you to parks, playgrounds, beaches and other fun places. As a responsible pet owner, you’ve gotten your pet training and always keep him leashed. That wasn’t the case when a dog attacked you, though. As you walked your pet, another person’s
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Distracted doctors shouldn’t be treating patients. Whether they’re thinking about something other than the patient’s care or just want to do something else, that doctor is putting the patient at risk. Medical errors are already a serious cause for concern and a leading cause of deaths in America. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) believes
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When a person is killed due to another person’s negligence or intentional malicious behavior, he or she is known as a victim of a wrongful death. The person’s family may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit, which covers expenses related to the death as well as paying some additional compensation for emotional distress
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