Motor vehicle collisions are sudden, chaotic and often violent. They can cause extensive physical and emotional damage to anyone involved. Medical bills and lost wages during recovery can be costly. While nobody can prepare for a collision, taking steps to become a...
Injuries
Can cat bites be dangerous?
Pennsylvania residents who own cats or know people who own cats have the potential risk of suffering an animal bite. This can also happen if you approach an outdoor cat that you cannot identify, which is why animal experts advise against this. Cat bites are not as...
Study identifies top 10 causes of brain injuries in kids
Nearly three-quarters of the 4.1 million traumatic brain injuries (TBI) suffered by children and teens between 2010 and 2013 were caused by consumer products, according to research published in the journal Brain Injury. TBI occurs when the brain receives sudden...
Avoid spending the holidays in the hospital due to work injuries
A significant portion of the Western Pennsylvania workforce is part of the fulfillment center industry. If you are one of the many workers who will soon face the frantic peak season, you might recognize the need for learning about potential injury hazards. Only then...
How to watch for less-obvious signs of abuse
It's easy and ideal to think you'll be able to spot signs of abuse of a loved one. Physical injuries might be easy to spot in some cases and behavioral changes may be drastic enough to notice quickly, but not all signs of abuse are alike.Emotional, mental and...
How you can stay safe on your late night strolls
The kids are asleep, and it is the perfect time to get in your daily jog or clear your head with a nighttime stroll. It is dark outside, and there is light traffic. However, it is crucial that you stay safe as a pedestrian. This time is common for pedestrians at risk...
6 warning signs of nursing home neglect
Is your loved one in a nursing home? Are you suspicious that something is going wrong? Unfortunately, elderly people sometimes suffer from mistreatment at the places they are supposed to be receiving care. In some cases there is a specific intent to abuse the elder....
4 common office injuries
When people think of workplace injuries, they often think of positions in warehouses or other physically intense jobs where a worker might suffer serious accidents such as falling, breaking bones or sustaining lacerations. You may not imagine an office to be a risky...
What you need to know about brain injuries
Whether from a motor vehicle or work accident, a brain injury is a serious, long-term circumstance to deal with. According to Family Caregiver Alliance, brain injuries are the cause of about 5.3 million Americans now living with disabilities, and every year about 2.5...
Study finds over 5,000 facilities cited for nursing home abuse
If you are considering using a nursing facility for a loved one, you are not alone. Over 1.6 million people are residents in nursing homes. We expect these facilities to provide a caring environment for our loved ones. Although many do, a surprising number are not...
