The term “opioid epidemic” was coined in relation to the increasing amount of accidental deaths and overdoses due to opioids, a classification of drug that is derived from opium. In the medical world, they are most commonly used for pain relief and were developed as...
A new grand jury examination of internal documents from six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania, some of them dating back to 1947, reveals that accusations against around 300 "predator priests" of sexually abusing more than 1,000 child victims are credible. "We believe that the real number of...
The number of medical malpractice cases occurring every year is estimated to be around 85,000 with the level of medical malpractice injuries approximating to be 1 million. Medical malpractice has significant effects on a patient due to its impedance on the patient’s healing process. The...
The marketplace allows us to have great access to new appliances and products every year to make our lives easier. But, consumers are not aware of the defective products until someone gets seriously injured or killed. The drive for profits in today’s marketplace influences companies...
Have you even been concerned about working in unsafe/hazardous workplace conditions while on the job? Under a federal law known as the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA), employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace for their workers and must...
Every year, OSHA releases the top 10 most frequently cited workplace violations reported by federal OSHA inspectors after proper inspections of various nationwide worksites. These citations are reported to alert employers, and employees, of commonly cited violations and hazards to better improve the conditions of...
Recall a time when you were driving down the Pennsylvania state highway during rush hour. You then became startled by a fast passerby who was aggressively weaving in and out of traffic. Although there were no law enforcement officials around, his/her actions can certainly be...
If you have been charged with a crime, the actions you take following the arrest can make or break your defense. Here are common mistakes you should avoid when interacting with the police. Talking Your Way Out of an Arrest Many times people will try to...
Although burn injuries are not as common as other types of injuries sustained from automobile accidents, crashes that result in fire can cause devastating injuries or even death to victims. Burns can cause serious pain and often require rehabilitation depending on how serious the injury...
Whiplash is a soft tissue neck injury that will often occur in a car accident when the victim’s head is suddenly jolted backward and forwards. The sudden movement can damage the soft tendons, ligaments, and muscles in your neck as a result of being stretched...