Monthly Archives: June 2014
Fourth of July driving can be deadly
The holidays are a deadly time to be on the road. Every year, hundreds of Americans die as a result of alcohol-related car crashes. The Fourth of July has repeatedly ranked as the deadliest holiday of the year -- even...
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Hazardous spills a problem in Ohio
A newspaper investigation into hazardous chemical spills on the nation's rail lines and roadways shows Ohio ranks high on the list nationwide.The Dayton Daily News reports that since 2005 Ohio has had 256 serious incidents involving hazardous material releases during transport.That...
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July safety tips from your friends at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C.
Above all, it is important to stay safe around the holidays. Especially during the summer months when parents are more lax and parties can tend to get out of hand, it is imperative that the proper safety precautions are taken...
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Rideshare services could face cease-and-desist order
While taxi cabs have been a transportation option for many throughout the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area for quite some time, more recently rideshare services like Lyft and Uber have become a popular alternative. Easy to access via a phone app it...
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Workers’ Compensation: man burned at Ohio industrial plant
Being hurt on the job can affect you and your family for the rest of your lives. Sustaining serious injuries on the job site can mean the difference between living the lives you've always dreamed of and being forced to...
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Construction workers injured in scaffolding collapse
In previous posts we have written about the danger falls pose to workers in various occupations. Those who work in the field of construction are some of the workers who fall into this category. Recently two construction workers were injured...
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Class action: insurance bad faith claims with Public Storage
Insurance fraud is when someone knowingly lies to receive some sort of benefit to which they are not entitled, or denies a benefit to whom a benefit is entitled. Recently, Public Storage and their third party insurance providers, particularly Willis...
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Car accidents: 17-year-old killed in Millcreek Township
Fatal car accidents are a terrible tragedy. The emotional toll it takes on a family can last months and years. When the victim is a child, the pain can seem even worse. Those who cause fatal car accidents should be...
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Car accidents: Butler woman & mother of 3 dies in head-on crash
Car accidents that take the lives of loved ones are tragic and extremely difficult to grasp when you're trying to put the pieces of your life and your families' lives back together. If you have been in an accident, call...
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Truck strikes turnpike maintenance workers, killing 1
The summer months bring a lot of activity to roads throughout the state of Pennsylvania. In addition to the increase in traffic volume that occurs when people take to the roads in good weather to go somewhere, the warm weather...
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Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. firm employees run Jameson Hospital Run for Your Life 5k/10k
The attorneys and other employees at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. love to help the communities in which they live. With the annual Jameson Hospital "Run for your Heart" 5k/10k coming up, we knew that Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. and Dallas...
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GM defective products and recalls back in the news
GM is recalling more than half a million Chevrolet Camaros due to defective products. The component in question this time? You guessed it - a faulty ignition switch. Late last week, General Motor announced it would be recalling 511,508 of...
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