Monthly Archives: May 2013
Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run accident in Wilkins Township
A Pittsburgh area boy was taken to a hospital earlier this month after a vehicle struck him as he was walking. Following the collision the vehicle that struck the boy left the scene. The driver of that vehicle was later...
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Diabetic sues doctor over amputation surgery
Millions of Americans suffer from the damaging effects of diabetes. Categorized as a disease in which the bodies of those impacted are unable to produce or metabolize insulin properly, many individuals with diabetes develop circulatory problems. In many cases individuals...
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Avon microwave popcorn maker recalled due to fire hazard
Popcorn is a snack favorite for many throughout the nation including those who live in Western Pennsylvania. While some people purchase the snack pre-popped and bagged in stores, others prefer to make it at home either on the stove or...
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Tired drivers pose a problem on Pittsburgh area roads
It is something most drivers have probably experienced at some point in time--feeling sleepy while behind the wheel. While most probably think about long cross-country trips as being the biggest culprit where this is concerned, the reality is it can...
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Railroad takes steps to protect Pittsburgh workers, residents
While many Pittsburgh area residents may not realize it, hazardous materials are transported through the area all the time. In fact, individlals employed by Norfolk Southern Railway are around such materials on a regular basis. Chemicals being transported include: Ferric...
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Farming industry can be perilous to workers
Many Pittsburgh residents likely think about farming as a peaceful, meditative occupation. That is far from the truth however. As it happens, individuals who work in this occupation routinely lose their lives. According to a study recently released by the...
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Parents sue those responsible for gender reassignment surgery
Each day decisions are made in medical settings that bring harm to the patient on the receiving end. While in many of those situations, occurring in Pennsylvania and beyond, the harm is minor, in the worst cases it can seriously...
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Lawsuit alleges hospital staff failed to treat complications
Patients who undergo medical or surgical procedures are often warned of the potential risks and complications associated thereto. While complications can certainly arise during surgical procedures, it's often those that occur post-surgery that present the most danger. A woman and...
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Three vehicle crash in Pittsburgh area involves school van
Though the school year for students in the Pittsburgh area is beginning to wind down, in the remaining weeks the regular routine is in effect. This includes designated buses and vans transporting students to and from school. While most of...
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Pennsylvania ranks second in nation in med mal payouts
Medical malpractice lawsuits are turned to by thousands of people each year to try to make up for injuries that are the result of things done, or not done, by medical providers. The lawsuits may be filed by an injured...
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CTE related death of professional hockey player prompts lawsuit
By now it is likely that most Pittsburgh residents have heard about the diagnosis of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy in many former professional athletes. Individuals diagnosed with it after their deaths include former professional football players Junior Seau and Dave Duerson...
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Ohioans reminded to buckle-up this Memorial Day weekend
Every car and truck is equiped with seat belts. For years, numerous safety tests have proven again and again the life-saving benefits of seat belts. Despite the overwhelming evidence to support the necessity of seat belts and nation-wide laws mandating...
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