Monthly Archives: June 2013
Driver of SUV injured in collision with light rail
It is fair to say that no one wants to be involved in a car accident. Despite this notion motor vehicle accidents nonetheless happen on a regular basis in the Pittsburgh area. While they often involve other cars or trucks,...
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MacBook Pro batteries recalled by retailer
Electronic devices are an everyday part of life for individuals throughout the nation. Accordingly, stores focused on such products have become quite popular and can be found many places including the Pittsburgh area. These businesses, which vary in size, carry...
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Pennsylvania woman’s carbon dioxide death prompts lawsuit
We all know the death is a part of living for everyone on the planet. Though not always an easy thing to accept, when a death is due to natural causes, eventually most are able to reconcile the loss of...
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Clamp left in patient leads to legal settlement, hospital fine
In even the best situations surgeries in Pennsylvania and throughout the nation can be dangerous to those undergoing them. Depending on the procedure being performed the risks vary. For example, last week we wrote about a man who died as...
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Family asserts man died as a result of hospital’s negligence
In years past, doctors were often unable to help individuals diagnosed with certain chronic medical conditions such as heart disease. Today, advances in medical technology have vastly improved the chances of survival for patients suffering many chronic diseases and illnesses....
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Truck crashes into Ohio restaurant
Talking on a cellphone while driving is permitted in Ohio. That does not, however, mean that the behavior is not distracting and potentially dangerous. Ohio residents were recently reminded of exactly just how dangerous talking on a cellphone while driving...
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Administration of wrong medication led to death of man
The receipt of the wrong medication has prompted the children of one man to file a lawsuit against the hospital in which the incident occurred. As a result of the medication error, the man lost his life. The incident occurred...
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Bar patrons injured when deck collapses into water
It is likely that despite the fact that the 76ers were not in the NBA finals, many individuals in throughout the state of Pennsylvania, including in the Pittsburgh area, tuned in to catch the games on television. Some may have...
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Spread of hepatitis C via transplant may decline using new tests
While much attention has been shown on the multiple cases of hepatitis C that are allegedly due to contaminated needles a hospital worker spread in Pennsylvania as well as other states, there are of course other ways in which the...
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Fire at construction site sends worker to hospital
Often when we write about accidents that occur on construction sites they involve construction equipment, ladders or falls. These are not the only ways in which a construction worker may be injured while at work in Pittsburgh and beyond however....
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2.7 million Jeeps recalled for fire risk
Owners of certain models of Jeep vehicles should be aware of a recall recently issued by the vehicle manufacturer, Chrysler Group. The recall is due to a defect that reportedly makes it easy for the automobiles to start on fire...
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Nursing home resident dies allegedly at hands of fellow resident
Often when a resident of a nursing home in Pennsylvania dies before his or her time, it is due to the action or inaction of those employed at the facility. The direct action or inaction of facility caregivers is not...
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