It goes without saying that when you schedule a ride sharing service such as Uber or Lyft, you expect a normal, smooth ride to your destination. But what if it’s not? What if your driver gets in an accident and you’re
According to the League of American Bicyclists the number of bicycle commuters in the U.S. grew by more than 62% in the past 10 years. As bicycle transportation becomes more and more common, we should all be aware and considerate of
Summer means new, outdoor activities and with it comes lots of fun. But what we don’t want this season is a trip to the emergency room. NEPA offers beautiful lakes and pools but water accidents, injuries, and deaths are a daily
Children dying from heatstroke in cars has significantly increased over the past few years. In April, the first vehicular heatstroke death of 2020 tragically occurred when a toddler in Texas left his home unsupervised and climbed into an unlocked, parked vehicle.
Pennsylvania is famous for its off-roading, wooded trails — the perfect place to take an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). A study found more than 600,000 ATV owners in the Commonwealth and the numbers continue to grow each season. But the growth in
Summer is here! Which means lots of food, fun, and fireworks. But every year, thousands of people are injured when they set off fireworks—turning a celebration into a life-changing tragedy. Despite the dangers fireworks pose, few people actually grasp the associated
As we often discuss, many serious injuries and deaths are preventable through the exercise of reasonable care. This is true in driving a car or even going to the doctor. The same applies to electrocution injuries. We have seen all too
At a time when so many of us are constantly washing and sanitizing our hands, a shocking report announces that some hand sanitizer brands are far from safe. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report warning
Airbags and seatbelts are two critical safety features in passenger cars. We trust that they will minimize our injuries in the event of an accident; but what if the airbags or seatbelts fail? As we’ve previously discussed, dangerous and defective products
Pregnancy is an exciting, joyous time full of hope for the future. It is not without worry, however, as it is only natural for mom to be concerned about her baby’s wellbeing and development in the womb. One of the major
