First and foremost, many non-essential medical facilities are currently closed as a result of Coronavirus due to social-distancing guidelines and in many states and counties, quarantine orders. Non-urgent surgeries have been postponed after new guidelines were issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) in an effort to preserve resources for the Coronavirus pandemic….
One of the most important issues facing the medical community is desperately ill patients overwhelming the nation’s medical capacity to care for them. We are hearing about this every day in the news. In the context of a medical malpractice case, has Coronavirus altered the legal elements that are applied to medical providers? Yes and…
Many clients have reached out to us asking how their case will be affected if they cannot get medical care as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. While we would always encourage our clients to continue with accident-related medical care, as long as the treatment is related to injuries from the accident, these are unique…
The current considerations regarding liability claims amidst the coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak continue to be a growing concern for individuals and corporations. If someone falls ill and has a positive diagnosis of coronavirus, does it follow that there is a personal injury case to pursue? The answer is it is possible but very unlikely. Is Spreading…
Why is Texting While Driving Dangerous? Put simply, texting and driving are dangerous because texting diverts your attention away from the road. Although many people argue that texting only takes your eyes off the road for a few seconds, what they don’t realize is that in that few seconds, something unexpected could happen. Additionally, if…
Now both veterans and Medicare beneficiaries can view, download, and print their complete medical records. Medical records are accessible through “Blue Button” download features available on mymedicare.gov and myhealthyvet.com.
In the case of many traumatic accidents and injuries, the damage is so severe that conventional methods of healthcare do little to help the victim. Additionally, the nature of a victim’s trauma can cause further damage to the body, often resulting in secondary injuries and trauma to the brain. Newer treatments, like induced hypothermia, may…
In light of the evolving COVID-19 crisis, we would like to ensure you that Carpey Law is still open and actively working on our clients’ cases. Our emergency preparedness plan was put into action last month, allowing our employees to stay safe by working remotely. In addition, rather than having clients come into the office,…
Last week PennDOT and the PA Turnpike announced that enforcement of the statewide Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement (AWZSE) program, which in early April 2020. Now drivers must slow down and pay attention – especially in work zones. The new program uses “vehicle-mounted systems to detect and record” drivers exceeding work zone speed limits by…
What happens to the brain in a car crash? When car accident occur, drivers and passengers are jolted or thrown around, which can lead to occupants violently hitting their head on a surface in the vehicle. This type of violent impact can lead to traumatic brain injuries or TBI’s. TBI’s occur when the brain is…
