Every driver across the nation has been guilty of it at some point. Any activity that removes focus from the road for even an instant can be considered a distraction. From taking a sip of coffee during a boring morning commute to getting involved in a lengthy...
Year: 2020
How do you apply for business permits?
Starting a business in Pennsylvania is much more complicated than many people realize. Most businesses can’t start selling products or services without acquiring certain permits. And if you’re building a new location or adding space to an existing building, you’ll...
Common medical malpractice claims
According to the insurance carrier Coverys, medical errors rank as third among the leading causes of death in the U.S. Patients in Pennsylvania who are injured by these errors commonly can file a claim against the responsible parties. There are various types of...
Reducing the rising number of truck accidents
Truck drivers who frequently travel across Pennsylvania and other U.S. states are becoming increasingly aware that accidents involving large trucks have been rising year on year. Larger trucks can weigh in excess of 10,000 pounds, which means that accidents involving...
Conditions that can be mistaken for Parkinson’s
Over a million people in this country have Parkinson’s disease. Pennsylvania residents are no doubt aware of what the symptoms are like: a trembling in the hands, unsteady gait and feelings of stiffness. Anyone with these symptoms might conclude that he or she has...
What is a business merger?
Many businesses in Pennsylvania have undergone a merger. A merger involves two businesses joining together to form one large parent company. While mergers can be beneficial, some mergers are regarded as more of a hostile takeover. Here’s what you need to know about...
What are the hidden injuries of a car accident?
A major car accident is quite a spectacle. A loud collision, vehicles rolling and bending in odd ways, and the passengers’ injuries all capture our attention immediately. These factors are all things that people should be concerned about, but not the only things. You...
How car crash victims handle insurance claims
A car accident in Pennsylvania has left you dealing with injuries and all kinds of anxieties. You’re also dealing with the insurance companies, and things may become complicated. The following is an overview of how victims are to handle insurance claims. Insurance...
Many malpractice claims involve retinal detachment misdiagnosis
The Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company has found that more and more malpractice claims involving ophthalmologists are arising on account of diagnostic errors. Moreover, many of the misdiagnoses are of a common condition called retinal detachment. Perhaps you had your...
2019 crash fatality numbers decrease, though only by 2%
According to the latest estimates from the National Safety Council, 2019 may have seen a decrease in car crash fatalities in Pennsylvania and across the U.S., though it’s only a 2% decrease when compared to 2018 and a 4% one from 2017. Around 38,800 people died in...