Monthly Archives: September 2014
General Motors ignition switch death tolls rises
General Motors is reporting that they are responsible for at least twenty-three deaths and sixteen serious injuries for accidents that involved defective ignition switches. Ken Feinberg, the "compensation expert" hired by GM to figure out whose claims were acceptable updated...
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As pedestrian accidents add up, another Pittsburgher is seriously injured
Pedestrian accidents in Pittsburgh have been in the news a lot of late. With the winter months approaching and the days getting shorter, it is important to pay close attention to your surroundings when driving. This is especially true in...
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Staying safe while using nail guns
The use of tools is an integral part of most construction workers' jobs. Depending on the specific type of construction they work in, those tools will vary. For builders, a nail gun is a necessity. It can also be dangerous...
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Horse-drawn carriage accident causes several injuries
Horse-drawn buggy accident rates are down from previous years, which is a good thing in our area where they share the road with motor vehicles year round. But there are still instances where someone who isn't paying close enough attention...
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Lawsuit filed against Jackson Specialty Steel for unlawful termination
The United State Department of Labor recently filed a civil suit against a North Jackson, Ohio manufacturer that it alleges illegally fired one of their workers because that person voiced his opinion about hazardous working conditions at its plant.Filed in...
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Ohio congressman injured in tractor accident
Tractor accidents in our region take place at a somewhat alarming rate. Because agriculture is still a major endeavor in western PA and eastern Ohio, it's no wonder these accidents take place more frequently than not, but that doesn't mean...
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Dallas Helps donates more than 38,000 water bottles to local schools
For the tenth year in a row, the Dallas Helps program at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. will be donating personalized bottles of water to local high schools. In total, Dallas will be donating more than 38,000 water bottles. Each school...
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Woman files suit after her son, an inmate, dies from negligence
Society is judged by the treatment of its most vulnerable citizens.A man who was jailed for coming up $80 short on restitution costs for "supplying minors with alcohol" died in November of 2012 because prison medical staff did not provide...
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Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. volunteers at “Caring for Our Community” campaign
Through the Dallas Helps program, Dallas Hartman, his family, and his associates once again took part in this season's "Caring for Our Community" campaign to help keep kids in the Valley safe. In addition to Dallas Hartman, P.C., other members...
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Drugged Kittanning man starts chain reaction of car accidents
Car accidents can be a difficult thing to face for the family of the victims involved. They can be especially difficult for the victim once he or she begins to heal from the injuries they suffered. When the other driver...
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Victims’ families file suit against Warren County
Pennsylvania Wrongful Death AttorneysWrongful death lawsuits often arise from car accidents where victims suffer fatalities. If you have lost someone in a car accident or motorcycle accident because of the negligence of another driver or someone else who is responsible...
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Ohio bus driver saves a life, loses her own
On Tuesday morning in Ohio, an act of heroism played out and one very brave woman risked and lost her life to save another. As a school bus's brakes gave way during a safety training exercise, a child stood directly...
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