There are six levels of burn injury: First-Degree. Relatively minor pain, skin redness, and peeling skin are common with first-degree burns. These are superficial injuries and can be dressed and cared for without medical assistance Second-Degree. Damaging both the top (dermis) and the second layer (epidermis) of the skin, second-degree burns may come with pain, swelling, […]

Onboard electronics such as voice-activated systems and other hands-free devices promise a safer driving experience. The idea is that if a drivers’ hands remain on the wheel and their eyes on the road, they’re not really distracted. This should, theoretically, reduce the risks posed by hand-held cellphones and similar distractions that are known causes of

When you are injured in an accident caused by a vehicle defect, you may be entitled to take legal action against the manufacturer. Automobile manufacturers have a duty to craft and assemble vehicles with the highest safety standards in mind. When they fail to do so and injury follows, it is a good idea to

A delayed or missed medical diagnosis can have a profound impact on the health and even mortality of a patient. When a disease or disorder is misdiagnosed or missed and serious harm follows, victims may be entitled to seek compensation through legal action. Cancer Misdiagnosis Cancer is a commonly misdiagnosed medical condition. Among those types

Medication errors are among the most common types of errors that occur in medical settings. The National Institutes of Health reports that, while common, only a small percentage of medication errors result in adverse effects, but those that do are often terribly costly to the patient. In some cases, they can even be fatal. Some of the

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 786 motor vehicle recalls in 2020, impacting more than 31 million cars, trucks, and SUVs. The cause of these recalls varies widely from minor defects that pose little to no risk to more significant issues that can impact drivability, result in loss of vehicle

Michael Brassloff, retired from a as a teacher and principal in Philadelphia, had a tumor that was growing in his head. He seemed fine, he had no symptoms. But there was a fear that if the tumor grew much larger – and it may not have — it could have pressed against his brain and

A $7 million stipulated verdict reached with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority recently is just the beginning. Not because SEPTA plans to file an appeal in the case, but the plaintiffs do. That’s because under state law the government-related mass transit agency will have to pay only $250,000 of that verdict to a woman who

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia says the church may pay over $126 million in reparation to the more than 600 victims who have filed claims under the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program (IRRP). The program was started in 2018 to provide compensation for victims of clergy sexual abuse. Victims had until Sept. 30, 2019,

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) provides transportation for millions of commuters every year. Responsible for the operation of regional transit trains, busses, subway trains, trolleys, and more, SEPTA is a daily necessity for many people living in Philadelphia and surrounding areas of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey. By and large, traveling by mass transit is safe. There are considerably fewer

The story is a chilling one: Lyft drivers pick up an 11-year-old girl after midnight and take her from her home to one hotel and then to another where she is repeatedly raped. Then the girl is picked up the next morning by yet another Lyft driver and taken home. The story is all the

Working in the building trades poses several dangers, among them the risk of working with defective equipment. Three of the 10 most common workplace violations cited by the U.S. Occupational and Health Administration  – unsafe ladders, scaffolding, and machinery – may be related to defects. So too might injuries caused by forklifts, cranes, extractors, power

Philips Respironics has recalled millions of units of its CPAP, BiPAP, and ventilator devices because of potential risks of illness, including cancer and other life-threatening conditions to users. The recall was initiated after it was disclosed that polyester-based polyurethane sound abatement foam, which was used to reduce sound and vibration in these recalled devices, could break

Roses are blooming, cornfields are abundant, lawns are lush and gardeners, farmers, and landscapers across the country are using herbicides to rid their flower beds and crops of pesky weeds. And many are using the popular product Roundup. But in doing so they risk their very lives. Roundup, made by Monsanto and sold at local