One of the most difficult decisions a family in Pennsylvania and across the nation is to place an elderly loved one in a nursing home. This can be for a number of reasons from an inability to care for the person or due to finances. While most facilities care for their patients well, nursing home […]
People from all walks of life can become injured in car accident. One moment an individual may be taking their usual drive to work, the next moment they may find themselves on the shoulder of a highway with a wrecked vehicle and an intense pain in their neck. Whether it is a spine, brain. or […]
Philadelphia residents likely go to hospitals expecting to get treatment that will eventually help them get better. Not many go into a healthcare facility expecting to leave in worse shape than when they arrived. Unfortunately, though, this very situation can happen to patients who become victims of medical malpractice. Far too often, healthcare providers act […]
Car accidents can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, there is no way to control the actions of other drivers on the road. Because of this, it is impossible to predict who will become involved in a car wreck. Many times, these crashes are caused by the actions of a negligent driver, and there are many ways […]
A recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows that fatal traffic accidents rose by 8 percent in the first half of 2015. This has led to the administrator of the NHTSA to try and develop ways to lower the number of human errors that are a cause of these accidents. According to […]
Philadelphia residents who have been in a car accident know about the possible confusion that can result in following a crash. Yet, many may not know what to do after such an accident occurs. There are often many things rushing through the minds of car accident victims. Sometimes, these victims may experience shock, and this […]
There are many youth organizations that once enjoyed stellar reputations that have since been tarnished. One of the most prominent examples is the Boy Scouts of America. Rather than instilling positive moral values in boys and young men, the BSA has been accused of allowing scouts to be molested and sexually abused by pedophiles working […]
There are few betrayals as painful and profoundly damaging as the treachery of a pastor who sexually abuses children. For some victims, the damage lasts a lifetime, causing them anxiety and depression, and diminishing their ability to trust people and to enjoy life. A man who might have escaped being held accountable for his actions […]
A story that recently appeared in news has several examples of issues we have previously discussed on this blog. It comes from interviews with legendary singer/songwriter Carly Simon, who is about to release a memoir. In her memoir, titled “Boys in the Trees,” Ms. Simon describes her very first sexual experiences, which occurred with a […]
Truck accidents involve many unique facets that are absent in other types of motor vehicle accidents. Sometimes, a victim may be unsure as to what actions are appropriate following an accident with a large commercial truck. Some Philadelphia residents may wonder who is responsible for such an accident and who should provide compensation — in […]
