tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56862770725615633972024-03-05T08:10:42.817-08:00Altoona Injury Lawyer BlogDouglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.comBlogger350125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-56376193435299616382014-06-10T10:07:00.000-07:002014-06-10T10:07:32.342-07:00New Blogging Platform!Attorney Doug Stoehr is moving his blog directly to his website. For future blog posts and topics of interest, please check out his new blog at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/blog">http://www.stoehrlaw.com/blog</a>.Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-61629496492985131042014-06-04T07:18:00.003-07:002014-06-04T07:18:46.858-07:00Facts About Brain Injuries--Surprising Or Not?According to information provided in a recent article by EverydayHealth.com, many Americans have suffered from a significant head injury in the past several years. Here are some facts provided by EverydayHealth.com that may surprise you!<br />
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For more information and facts related to traumatic brain injuries, please visit the original article <a href="http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/health-answers/tackling-traumatic-brain-injury/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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If you have recently been in a car crash, it is important to closely monitor your body's response to injury. This is especially true if you suspect that you have sustained a significant head injury. If your car accident was due to the fault of another, it may also be time to seek legal action. If you or a loved one has recently been in a car accident due to the fault of another, please contact Altoona, PA area personal injury attorney Doug Stoehr to set up an initial, free consultation. His law office can be reached by visiting his website at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a> or calling his firm at 814-946-4100.Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-69089895230105484342014-06-02T08:51:00.001-07:002014-06-02T08:51:45.038-07:00Elder Abuse Prevention Group Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">An eastern Pennsylvania organization, The Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance, is celebrating 10 years working to help protect the rights of seniors in their area. To mark the occasion, a monument has been erected outside the county's human services building. The ceremony to unveil the monument features the current Secretary for the State Department of Aging, Brian Duke. The organization has a board of 30 members, which includes professionals from the areas of law, banking, nursing home employment, and the clergy. The main goals of their organization are public education and raising awareness about elder abuse. To learn more about this organization and their tenth anniversary celebration, please <a href="http://republicanherald.com/news/elder-abuse-prevention-alliance-marks-10-years-1.1684315" target="_blank">click here</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving western and central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for older Pennsylvanians who have been abused or neglected. For more information on his Altoona, PA area practice, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com. Attorney Stoehr takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding counties.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Pennsylvania also has an Elder Abuse Task Force, which holds the mission to examine allegations of individuals who cheat, deceive, and/or abuse older Pennsylvanians. To report a potential case of elder abuse, please call their reporting hotline at (866) 623-2137.</span></span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-79917234987725833422014-05-29T07:33:00.000-07:002014-05-29T07:33:49.736-07:00Scranton-Area Woman Abuses Elderly Mother, Who Has Alzheimer's DiseaseOften, this blog talks about the prevalence of elder abuse in Pennsylvania. These discussions are often general, but occasionally a specific incident is highlighted and reported. Once such report has recently come out in the Scranton area. According to local news source WTRF.com, a 56-year-old woman from northeast Pennsylvania was charged with elder abuse of her 96-year-old mother, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Reports highlight instances of beating, threatening, swearing, and hair pulling on the part of the daughter. The abuse was initially brought to the attention of the authorities by a Chicago-area man who had found a live webcam feed of the family's living room. To read more of the original story, please <a href="http://www.wtrf.com/story/25580556/pa-woman-pleads-guilty-to-endangering-mother-96" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving western and central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for older Pennsylvanians who have been abused or neglected. For more information on his Altoona, PA area practice, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com. Attorney Stoehr takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding counties.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Pennsylvania also has an Elder Abuse Task Force, which holds the mission to examine allegations of individuals who cheat, deceive, and/or abuse older Pennsylvanians. To report a potential case of elder abuse, please call their reporting hotline at (866) 623-2137.</span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-52605038571036423472014-05-28T07:20:00.002-07:002014-05-28T07:20:49.990-07:00Elder Abuse Education Close to Altoona<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Many Pennsylvanians are working together to educate the community on the frequency and types of elder abuse that many aging citizens face in our state. Last month, the Pennsylvania Department of Aging set up a community seminar to address some of these issues in Johnstown. Over 400 people registered for the event, making it one of the largest elder abuse seminars that state officials have seen to date. Other similar seminars are held frequently around the state. For more information and to read the </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving western and central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for older Pennsylvanians who have been abused or neglected. For more information on his Altoona, PA area practice, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com. Attorney Stoehr takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding counties.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Pennsylvania also has an Elder Abuse Task Force, which holds the mission to examine allegations of individuals who cheat, deceive, and/or abuse older Pennsylvanians. To report a potential case of elder abuse, please call their reporting hotline at (866) 623-2137.</span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-11114285064490818132014-05-23T08:41:00.000-07:002014-05-23T08:41:06.503-07:00Pennsylvania's Elder Abuse Task Force<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Did you know that Pennsylvania has its own Elder Abuse Task Force? Created in 2006, this state-wide initiative examines allegations of people <span style="text-align: justify;">who cheat, deceive or abuse older Pennsylvanians. The force is make up of a diverse group of participants, including </span>prosecutors and support staff. As part of their duties, the force also has a public education component. PA also has an elder abuse hotline, which can be reached by calling the number (866) 623-2137. According to an article by StateCollege.com, "The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has the third highest percentage of elderly residents in the United States with nearly 2 million residents over the age of 65. In addition, the fastest growing segment of Pennsylvania's population is those who are 85 years of age or older.". To read more from the original article, please <a href="http://www.statecollege.com/news/local-news/special-elder-abuse-unit-protects-older-pennsylvanians,1459198/" target="_blank">click here</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Pennsylvania also has a state-wide Elder Law Task Force that examines Pennsylvania's issues with guardianship, abuse/neglect, and access to justice for the state's elderly population. This special task force is chaired by Justice Debra Todd. The main aims of the task force include suggesting amendments for court rules, as well as recommendations for education and best practices involving the care of senior citizens. The task force has been given one year to complete its work.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving western and central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for older Pennsylvanians who have been abused or neglected. For more information on his Altoona, PA area practice, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com. Attorney Stoehr takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding counties.</span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-78955354461983559582014-05-21T10:38:00.000-07:002014-05-21T10:38:03.700-07:00Tractor-Trailer Hit In Accident On PA Highway<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">A tractor-trailer has was involved in an accident on Pennsylvania's highways. According to the story posted by Lancaster Online, two people were injured in a crash when a tractor-trailer was hit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The tractor-trailer was overturned and was blocking the right land and shoulder. At the time of the report, the accident was reported to have been caused by a sportscar driver who was driving too fast for the conditions and crashed into the truck. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">As drivers in Pennsylvania, it is important to realize that we need to share the road with <a href="http://www.stoehrsmithlaw.com/PracticeAreas/Truck-Accidents.asp" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">commercial truck drivers<span class="apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"> </span></span></a>. When truck drivers are put into a dangerous position, they <span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">are also a significant cause of</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><a href="http://www.stoehrsmithlaw.com/PracticeAreas/Motor-Vehicle-Accidents.asp" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">motor vehicle accidents</a><span class="apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; 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word-spacing: 0px;">As a result, passengers and other vehicles often bear the brunt of the activity and are can be</span><span class="apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;"> </span><a href="http://www.stoehrsmithlaw.com/PracticeAreas/Brain-Spinal-Cord.asp" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">seriously injured</a><span class="apple-converted-space" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; 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font-family: Arial; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">at the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">Law Offices of Attorney Doug Stoehr</a></span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white;">For more on the original article, please <a href="http://lancasteronline.com/news/local/tractor-trailer-crashes-on-pennsylvania-turnpike-in-northern-lancaster-county/article_7040ad12-dcfa-11e3-8b73-0017a43b2370.html" target="_blank">click here</a>.</span></div>
Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-15056408280109905802014-05-21T10:23:00.000-07:002014-05-21T10:28:47.971-07:00Pennsylvania Reports Increase In ER Visits for Head InjuriesPennsylvania is seeing a significant increase in head injuries in their hospitals' emergency rooms. According to a local central Pennsylvania news source, there was almost a 30% increase in the number of ER visits for head injuries from 2006 to 2010. Among those statistics, the majority of reports came from children and adults over 60. Right here in Altoona, the emergency department director, Dr. Bouchard, stated that they've seen a larger increase in the number of brain injuries in older people. He also believes that this is largely due to increased awareness and potential severity of brain injuries.<br />
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If you have recently been in a car crash, it is important to closely monitor your body's response to injury. This is especially true if you suspect that you have sustained a significant head injury. If your car accident was due to the fault of another, it may also be time to seek legal action. If you or a loved one has recently been in a car accident due to the fault of another, please contact Altoona, PA area personal injury attorney Doug Stoehr to set up an initial, free consultation. His law office can be reached by visiting his website at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a> or calling his firm at 814-946-4100.<br />
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Please visit the original article <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=newssearch&cd=1&ved=0CDgQqQIoADAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wearecentralpa.com%2Fstory%2Fd%2Fstory%2Femergency-rooms-see-big-increase-in-head-injuries%2F39410%2FS_PbWzyOW0GuvT8kzJ5__Q&ei=IOJ8U-j8OMffsASR94DYCA&usg=AFQjCNH0E6E2DCe2_95eizNY6mZoPEMjqA&sig2=AU-tdV8PhRc7BQOIEGJ0vw" target="_blank">here</a>.Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-52713316044246791292014-05-15T08:23:00.002-07:002014-05-15T08:23:31.716-07:00NPR Discusses Social Media and Class Action LawsuitsOnce again, the National Public Radio is weighing in on a relevant topic to today's blog topic. Social media and its use for legal claims has been an area of hot debate in recent years. Can private social media posts be used as courtroom evidence? How do you control jurors and judges who may tweet or Facebook post about a current case? Interestingly, some lawyers are also attempting to use social media to reach large masses of people for class-action lawsuits. Read about this new phenomenon by clicking the link to the original NPR article, which can be found <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/theprotojournalist/2014/04/24/306419892/tweet-suits-social-media-and-the-law" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">As stated on yesterday's blog, social media can be potentially complicated for clients pursuing a personal injury claim. Just like applying for a job or being an employee within a company, your social media activity is not as private or as protected as you may think. Social media can become dangerous for a legal claim when certain pictures or comments are taken out of context and may be used against you. For this reason, if you are hesitant about posting a picture or writing a comment that you feel may be used against your case, use discretion and do not post that item. It may be even be better to not discuss your injury, and especially your legal claim, over Facebook at all. The only way to keep your personal life as private as you want it to be is to not post anything you wouldn't want everyone to know about.</span><br />
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Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-16279025010499872372014-05-13T10:19:00.000-07:002014-05-13T10:19:17.613-07:00Social Media in the Office<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ever wonder how different employers regulate the use of social media? The Huffington Post just released an interesting article that covered the trends that arose in social media use in the office. Some of the more interesting points include the following:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Fewer than 20% of organizations have provisions that protect against social media misuse by ex-employees</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To read more, please visit the original article from the Huffington Post by <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-pontefract/social-media-in-the-workp_1_b_5270543.html" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. </span></div>
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Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-89589353274512816992014-05-09T08:51:00.002-07:002014-05-09T08:51:58.952-07:00State College Sees Decline In Traffic Fatalities<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Good news for residents of State College, PA! New statistics show that the number of traffic-related fatalities has largely dropped in the past several years. Many of these numbers reflect a reduced amount of fatalities related to no seatbelt use, speeding, and alcohol consumption. However, some subsets of traffic-related fatalities actually increased. The number of deaths involving distracted driving increased by 57 in the past year, as well as deaths related to head-on or side-swipe crashes. For more information on the new statistics, please click here for the original StateCollege.com <a href="http://www.statecollege.com/news/local-news/state-college-area-follows-trend-as-traffic-fatalities-tumble-statewide,1458978/" target="_blank">article</a>. </span><br />
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Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-15158758690973834692014-05-08T10:34:00.000-07:002014-05-08T10:34:59.559-07:00An Editorial On PA's Distracted Driving ProblemPennsylvania has had a driving and texting ban that has been in effect since 2011. However, many drivers continue to text on the road, as well as engage in other forms of distracted driving. What have Pennsylvania and other states done to address this issue? Some of the things that police have done include sitting in unmarked SUVs and riding city buses to be able to look down on drivers. You might want to read this editorial, written in <a href="http://lancasteronline.com/opinion/editorials/make-pennsylvania-s-texting-law-enforceable/article_d5962f26-c57f-11e3-a67a-0017a43b2370.html" target="_blank">Lancaster Online</a>, to find out more. <br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;">Distracted driving is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents on the highway. If you have been injured as the result of a distracted driver, it might be time to consult an attorney. Tractor-trailer drivers are also cited with distracted driving, and can leave devastation in their wake after a highway accident. Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving western and central Pennsylvania. Please visit his website at</span><a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/" style="background-color: black; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a><span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 18px;"> for more information.</span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-53900263734154520692014-05-06T10:05:00.002-07:002014-05-06T10:05:47.716-07:00Truck Drivers Guilty of Distracted Driving<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">When you see tractor-trailers moving along our country's highways, you expect their drivers to be safe, alert, and vigilant. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A local New York City news source just posted an article about the increased occurrence of truck drivers who text and drive. According to the news report, through local ABC news station 13WHAM, "A hidden camera investigation has uncovered a dangerous trend on highways. WABC-TV in New York City set up camera on several of highly travel roadways, catching truckers texting and talking on their phones and one driver even talking on two cell phones at once. The New York State Department of Transportation said nearly 16,000 truckers were ticketed for distracted driving in 2013, but only four of them were suspended and taken out of service.<span style="line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">" </span><span style="line-height: 16.799999237060547px;">4 out of 16,000 drivers who were caught texting while driving seems </span><span style="line-height: 16px;">like a tiny percentage! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">If you are involved in a car accident, most states, including Pennsylvania, have at least one section on the incident report dedicated to distracted driving violations. Fines and charges may increase if you are cited with one of these violations. </span><span style="line-height: 18px;">Distracted driving is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents on the highway. If you have been injured as the result of a distracted driver, it might be time to consult an attorney. Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving western and central Pennsylvania. Please visit his website at</span><a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/" style="line-height: 18px; text-decoration: none;">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a><span style="line-height: 18px;"> for more information.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: black; line-height: 18px;">Please read more of the original 13WHAM article by <a href="http://www.13wham.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/investigation-shows-more-truckers-driving-distracted-11483.shtml" target="_blank">clicking this link</a>. </span></span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-76533011076018817402014-05-02T06:33:00.002-07:002014-05-02T06:33:27.540-07:00Chronic Pain Education Through Tweeting<br />
In the latest in a series of articles on this blog relating to chronic pain, ABC News has released an interesting article covering many common questions about chronic pain in the form of Twitter tweets. It is an interesting and engaging lens into the world of chronic pain. I urge you to take a look at the original article, which can be found by<a href="http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2014/04/25/9-tweets-that-explain-chronic-pain/" target="_blank"> clicking this link</a>. Considering that as much as 25% of the United States population may be experiencing some form of chronic pain, the disorder is worth looking into. <div>
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Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving Blair and the seven surrounding counties in central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for clients who are experiencing chronic pain as the result of an injury due to the fault of another. This may include a <a href="http://www.stoehrsmithlaw.com/Motor-Vehicle-Accidents/Car-Accidents.shtml" target="_blank">car accident</a>, <a href="http://www.stoehrsmithlaw.com/Personal-Injury/Slip-and-Fall-Accidents.shtml" target="_blank">slip-and-fall accident</a>, and others. For more information on his Altoona, PA area firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com.</div>
Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-66682960872438339882014-04-30T06:25:00.001-07:002014-04-30T06:25:27.785-07:00NPR Weighs In On Chronic PainChronic pain is becoming an issue that is swiftly gaining national attention as more physicians are recognizing the disorder as a valid medical condition. Among the many national news sources that are covering the topic of chronic pain, the National Public Radio is one of them. NPR recently ran a radio interview covering an area within chronic pain that many patients grapple with: the fear of addiction to pain medication versus the discomfort of chronic pain. To read the NPR interview with Judy Foreman, author of "A Nation in Pain", or listen to the audio version, please <a href="http://www.npr.org/2014/04/26/307057720/fear-of-addiction-means-chronic-pain-goes-untreated" target="_blank">click here</a>.<br />
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Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving Blair and the seven surrounding counties in central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for clients who are experiencing chronic pain as the result of an injury due to the fault of another. For more information on his Altoona, PA area firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at http://www.stoehrlaw.com.Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-73616870080617778852014-04-29T09:58:00.000-07:002014-04-29T09:58:39.747-07:00CARIE Works For The Rights Of The Elderly<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Interested in advocating for the rights of the elderly? Are you or an elderly loved one currently undergoing some type of neglect or physical, financial, emotional, or sexual abuse? You might want to consider visiting the following website for valuable resources on educating and protecting yourself from elder abuse. The Center For Advocacy Of The Rights And Interests Of The Elderly, known as CARIE, has set up a detailed resource page for education on many forms of elder abuse. Please visit their website<a href="http://www.carie.org/resources/overview/" target="_blank"> here</a> for more valuable information. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Pennsylvania has also stepped up to protect its state's aging population. The state has set up a statewide elder abuse hotline, which can be accessed by calling this number: 1-800-490-8505.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The hotline is open 24 hours a day and can be used a tipline to report activity related to abuse, neglect, exploitation, identity theft, or abandonment of an elderly PA resident.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pennsylvania also has local Area Agencies on Aging that can assist in these situations.</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </span><br />
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Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-31212967631217080952014-04-25T06:04:00.002-07:002014-04-25T06:04:39.140-07:00Western PA Elderly Resources Website<div class="MsoNormal">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> As stated in earlier blog posts, Pennsylvania has a significant amount of legal claims related to elder abuse and neglect. This primarily a result of our state’s large aging population, which has one of the highest percentages of senior citizens in the country. Allegheny County's Department of Human Services has acknowledged this phenomenon and created a resource page to for seniors address some of these issues. This </span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">page can be accessed by <a href="http://www.alleghenycounty.us/dhs/olderadultprotection.aspx" target="_blank">clicking this link</a>, which takes you to a variety of resources for seniors including nursing home alternatives, mental health resources, and caregiver support. It may be worthwhile to take a few minutes to browse this page and educate yourself on the options available to you and your aging loved ones in Western Pennsylvania. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer who takes nursing home abuse and neglect cases in the western and central Pennsylvania areas. He takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding counties, and his practice is based in Altoona, PA. For more information on his firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-31026776751281512242014-04-24T07:17:00.001-07:002014-04-24T07:17:37.112-07:00Elder Justice Event in JohnstownToday, there is an elder justice event taking place in Johnstown, PA. This event will host speakers from state and local justice agencies and is sponsored by the Cambria County Elder Abuse Task Force. For more information, please visit the Tribune-Democrat's article, located <a href="http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/x360403407/Elder-justice-events-set" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Instances of elder abuse are not uncommon in Pennsylvania, which has a large aging population. The term "elder abuse" can be used for seniors who have suffered physical, financial, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. According to state data, the three most common types of abuse experienced by older Pennsylvanians are self neglect, caregiver neglect, and financial abuse.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer who takes nursing home abuse and neglect cases in the western and central Pennsylvania areas. He takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding counties, and his practice is based in Altoona, PA. For more information on his firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a>.</span></div>
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Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-49476014117268099402014-04-23T07:54:00.002-07:002014-04-23T07:54:54.436-07:00Potential Genetic Basis For Chronic Pain<span style="background-color: #141414; color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Anecdotal information suggests that some members of the population are more sensitive to pain and more susceptible to chronic pain than others. Recently, scientific research suggests that there may a genetic factor that influences the perception and persistence of pain. To read more about this research, please visit the article </span><a href="http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275695.php" style="line-height: 18px;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="line-height: 18px;">, as originally posted by Medical News Today. As stated in previous blog posts, t</span></span><span style="background-color: #141414; color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">he majority of chronic pain begins in the joints and muscles, but then can move into the central nervous system. There is also research that has shown that persistent pain can re-map brain pathways, making pain worsen over time. To manage this, it is best to consult with your physician as soon as you begin to feel chronic pain symptoms. Catching the problem early may make treatment easier, less time consuming, and more effective.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #141414; color: white; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Attorney Doug Stoehr takes cases for clients who are experiencing chronic pain due to an accident or injury due to the fault of another. For more information on his Altoona, PA area practice, please visit his website at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a> or call his office at 814-946-4100.</span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-62587569023356260622014-04-18T07:17:00.002-07:002014-04-18T07:17:55.123-07:00Neurostimulation For Chronic PainFor people who suffer from chronic pain, they often have tried many different ways to control their symptoms using drugs, medication, and alternative therapies. Unfortunately, these are not always successful. For some chronic pain patients, there is the option of a neurostimulator. This stimulator is a small electronic device that is inserted on the patient's spinal cord and helps to regulate nerve impulses to the areas that are affected by the patient's pain symptoms. To read more about this method, please click on this link to an article by the Fort Wayne-area newspaper, <a href="http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140418/NEWS/140419658/1054" target="_blank">The News-Sentinel</a>. <br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving Blair and the seven surrounding counties in central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for clients who are experiencing chronic pain as the result of an injury due to the fault of another. For more information on his Altoona, PA area firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a>. </span></span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-76690523732634042642014-04-16T09:56:00.001-07:002014-04-16T09:56:22.741-07:00More Elder Abuse Incidents Reported By PA NewsElder abuse can come in many different forms, including financial, emotional, sexual, and physical. Recently, a Hanover Township woman has come under investigation for physical abuse and subsequent death of her 78-year-old aunt. According to reports, the woman under investigation threw porcelain figurines at her aunt's head and face, causing the elderly woman significant and fatal damage to her head. To read more about the report, please visit the original news source at The Times-Tribune <a href="http://thetimes-tribune.com/news/78-year-old-victim-s-death-ruled-homicide-1.1665587" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Pennsylvania areas. He takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding
counties, and his practice is based in Altoona, PA. For more information
on his firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at
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Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-48132916385505674682014-04-15T10:41:00.003-07:002014-04-15T10:41:53.818-07:00Elder Abuse Case in Eastern PA
Instances of elder abuse are not uncommon in Pennsylvania, which has a large aging population. Although most people think of physical violence when they hear the term "elder abuse", the term also actually encompasses financial, emotional, and sexual abuse, as well as neglect. The Bucks County Courier Times recently covered an article highlighting a case of elder abuse in the county. According to the article, the reports of elder abuse in the area have tripled since 2000. The PA Secretary of Aging also reported that Pennsylvania seniors were scammed out of $2.5 million in the past year. <br />
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reports of abuse, up from 18,129 in 2010-11. A few years ago, in
2006-07, the state reported 11,962 cases of abuse. According to the most recent state data, the
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self neglect, 41.7 percent; caregiver neglect, 24.7 percent; and
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who takes nursing home abuse and neglect cases in the western and central
Pennsylvania areas. He takes cases in Blair and the seven surrounding
counties, and his practice is based in Altoona, PA. For more information
on his firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at
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Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-55838541236690900482014-04-10T07:19:00.000-07:002014-04-10T07:19:03.412-07:00Financial Elder Abuse Is Real!
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It is one thing to hear about financial elder abuse stories, but it is
another to read about them hitting so close to home! Recently, a Doylestown, PA
area bank manager was accused of scamming over $350,000 from seniors who
frequented his bank over a course of ten years. When asked by a judge
what he had purchased with the money, the man denied buying anything large or
memorable. Want to know more? Find the original article <a href="http://www.theintell.com/news/local/ex-bank-manager-admits-theft/article_a7513357-96e5-5f52-817a-83445b7daebf.html" target="_blank">here</a>. There have also been several other cases in the Pennsylvania area with similar details and features. One lesson to learn from these stories is to keep a close eye on your finances to make sure all your balances add up no money is being incorrectly removed from your accounts. </div>
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Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer who takes claims for elderly clients who have been abused financially, physically, emotionally, or sexually. For more information on his Altoona, PA area practice, please visit his website at<a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a> or call his firm at<a href="tel:814-946-4100" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4" x-apple-data-detectors-type="telephone" x-apple-data-detectors="true">814-946-4100</a>.</div>
Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-53408847640389523392014-04-07T07:33:00.000-07:002014-04-07T07:33:03.277-07:00Sleep and Exercise Closely Linked for Chronic Pain Patients<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The health benefits of exercise are numerous and well-documented. However, for those people who suffer from chronic pain, the act of exercising may be more limited and painful than the average person. Chronic pain sufferers also commonly experience issues relating to sleep quality and the amount of sleep they obtain. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Huffington Post highlighted this problem in one of their recent articles. According to the news piece, a recent scientific journal article had results that suggest that "<span style="line-height: 21px;">sleep is associated with physical activity for people with chronic pain, with sleep better predicting levels of next-day physical activity than pain intensity or mood in the morning". These results suggest that sleep and exercise are closely linked for chronic </span><span style="line-height: 21px;">pain patients, and the value of sleep is important for the output and ability to exercise. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving Blair and the seven surrounding counties in central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for clients who are experiencing chronic pain as the result of an injury due to the fault of another. For more information on his Altoona, PA area firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: black; line-height: 21px;">For more on the original article from the Huffington Post, please <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/28/sleep-exercise-chronic-pain_n_5044177.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. </span></span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5686277072561563397.post-54361352496148291092014-04-04T08:08:00.001-07:002014-04-04T08:08:57.989-07:00Looking for Chronic Pain Resources?<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Often, many people who receive a diagnosis of chronic pain are unsure of where to turn for help, information, and resources. As a result, many websites and support networks have been created to address these needs. One of the major ones in the United States is the American Chronic Pain Association. Their online website features resources relating to tracking your pain, managing your medication, and connecting with others to find support. To visit their website, please <a href="http://theacpa.org/" target="_blank">click here</a>. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">Attorney Doug Stoehr is a personal injury lawyer serving Blair and the seven surrounding counties in central Pennsylvania. He takes cases for clients who are experiencing chronic pain as the result of an injury due to the fault of another. For more information on his Altoona, PA area firm, please call his office at 814-946-4100 or visit his website at <a href="http://www.stoehrlaw.com/">http://www.stoehrlaw.com</a>. </span></span>Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07097177106508188570noreply@blogger.com0