On Thursday, September 22, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was implored by one of their advisory panels to re-categorize the synthetic mesh used in surgery to mend pelvic organ prolapse (POP). If the FDA follows that directive, drug makers would be mandated to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of the medical product.

Operating any vehicle during inclement weather can be extremely hazardous, but tractors and other large commercial and agricultural vehicles elevate the risk even more due to their size, weight, and limited maneuverability. In fact, tractors are one of the leading causes of accidental deaths on farms.

Pennsylvania will see a large influx of funds specifically allocated to improving bus and truck safety across the state, thanks to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

If you have been in a car accident, you may wish to obtain a copy of an automobile accident report for legal purposes or your personal records. In all cases where a police report exists, it’s advisable to do so. As detailed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), individuals who are authorized to request [...]

Pennsylvania is one of few states in the U.S. where it is still legal to pick up cell phones and text while driving. While it is illegal in some of the state’s largest cities to text while driving, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has still not been able to reach an agreement on how to address [...]

Dictated by a rule called the “statute of limitations,” a person must file a lawsuit resulting from an accident or injury within a set period of time, or else the request for compensation for damages made by the accusing party will be negated and his or her ability to sue will be forfeited for eternity. [...]

Philadelphia Attorney, Larry Coben, known for his role in many successful TBI cases filed suit against the NFL on behalf of 7 former players accusing the organization on improper treatment of concussions sustained while on the field.

Due to a near drowning incident in July, the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare suspended the licenses of three child care facilities (operated by the same owner) just outside Pittsburgh. Two of those three (the Happy Face Learning Centers in Washington and Peters Township) were allowed by the state to re-open this week; the third [...]

Summer is a wonderful time to take long road trips with family and friends. However, driving these long distances, especially during the night and early morning hours can be dangerous because there is more of a chance that you could become fatigued. Drowsy or fatigued driving can be as dangerous as distracted or drunk driving. [...]

Yesterday, Philadelphia Eagles, defensive tackle Mike Patterson ended up on the ground on his back, convulsing and biting his tongue.  This is certainly not something that happens everyday at a football practice.  From all accounts it appears that the Philadelphia Eagles athletic training staff had an emergency plan in place.