Monthly Archives: June 2013
Multi-vehicle crash in Pennsylvania leaves 1 dead
When one takes the time to stop and think about it, with so many motor vehicles on Western Pennsylvania roads at any given time, it is amazing how well they generally work together. When all drivers are operating their automobiles...
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Chemical plant explosion sends 30 to hospital
It was not all that long ago that stories regarding an explosion at a business housing chemicals in the southern part of the country were in the headlines. Earlier this week a story broke regarding another such blast in a...
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Crash in Lawrenceville sends motorcyclist to hospital
Motorcycles undoubtedly play an important role in transporting Pittsburgh area residents from one place to another. While they are a favorite mode of transportation for many, those who opt for the mode of transport should be aware of the dangers...
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Fewer medical malpractice lawsuits in the state of Pennsylvania
There are a variety of reasons a person may decide to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor, nurse or hospital. The common thread among all medical malpractice lawsuits is that a patient encounters negligence on the part of...
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Man diagnosed with wrong type of cancer awarded $200K
For many individuals a diagnosis of cancer is the scariest possible outcome of a doctor visit. Upon receiving such as diagnosis there are many things that need to be determined including the stage of the cancer, possible treatments and depending...
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Teen driver tries to save pedestrian after accident
The route a Western Pennsylvania man regularly took on his walk each day became the place of his death earlier this month. He was killed when a car hit him as he was out for his morning walk. The fatal...
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Family of pedestrian killed in accident seeks insurance payout
When a fatal motor vehicle accident occurs in the Pittsburgh area, it is possible that the loved ones of the person who died may file a wrongful death lawsuit. After such a sudden and unexpected death the financial impact on...
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Baby recliners recalled after baby deaths
For most parents it is difficult to imagine anything happening to their beautiful new baby. In anticipation of the birth of a baby many people spend hours reading about how best to raise their children and what products are the...
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Man wins medical malpractice lawsuit over cancer misdiagnosis
Each year, thousands of Americans are on the receiving end of devastating news from a physician that they have cancer. For some, the diagnosis comes too late and they are told the cancer is advanced and treatment options limited. These...
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed over fatal pedestrian accident
Every year young adults from around the world come to the U.S., and to states like Ohio, to live, study and work. Typically these foreign students or workers are part of a oragnized program aimed to provide young adults with...
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Fatal tractor accident at Pittsburgh area golf course
Not all motor vehicle accidents involve cars or trucks. As a recent Pittsburgh accident illustrates, they may involve tractors. Those tractors may be outfitted in such a way to make it possible to do things like mow the lawn. The...
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Widow accuses anesthesiologist of negligence in husband’s death
Any surgical procedure, no matter how supposedly routine or minor, carries with it certain risks. This is particularly the case in procedures that require a patient to be put under. Anesthesiologists are among some of the most specialized of all...
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