Pennsylvania residents might be interested to know that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, released its latest traffic crash data on Oct. 22. The report contained both encouraging and discouraging news.
Distractions a growing problem for drivers in U.S.
In Pennsylvania and the rest of the U.S., drivers are finding it harder than ever to break away from distractions, especially from their phones. In a survey of more than 2,000 consumers, the Travelers Companies found that nearly eight in 10 uses the phone while behind the wheel. Over 30% were in a near-miss crash because of it.
Questions you may have after an accident on a construction site
Construction sites can be dangerous places to work. In addition to the demanding nature of physical labor, you also have to consider hazards related to moving vehicles, heavy equipment, power tools, working from heights and much more. It is not surprising that many of the men and women who work in these environments suffer injuries in work-related accidents.
NPH versus Alzheimer's: misdiagnosis is not uncommon
In Pennsylvania and across the United States, a condition known as normal pressure hydrocephalus, or NPH, closely mimics Alzheimer's disease and other types of conditions, including Parkinson's disease. However, unlike Alzheimer's disease, NPH is a treatable condition. It is estimated that approximately 700,000 people in the United States have NPH, yet many of these individuals have not been diagnosed correctly.
