Personal Injury
Pennsylvania man paralyzed in diving accident
People throughout the state of Pennsylvania find themselves injured for a variety of reasons every day. As any regular reader of this blog is likely aware, car accidents are one of the most prevalent ways in which people are injured....
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ATV Accident killing child is a tragic reminder that ATV’s are not toys
Last month, 10-year-old Allison Paige Simmons of Ida, Louisiana was killed after being thrown from an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). Simmons was one of five passengers, all children, riding on the side-by-side ATV and thrown off after the driver swerved to...
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Youth concussions the spotlight of UPMC program
There are of course many ways in which a person might be injured. While car crashes and work accidents are likely the first to come to mind, seemingly less dangerous pursuits can also lead to serious injuries such as broken...
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Man riding lawn tractor in hospital after being struck by car
People are injured in different types of accidents throughout the Pittsburgh area on a regular basis. While motor vehicle accidents are often the cause of the personal injuries, most would agree that it is uncommon for one of the motor...
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Woman allegedly harming others by injecting silicone in buttocks
Each day, individuals throughout the Pittsburgh area are injured due to the negligence of another person. In those instances, the injured parties may try to recover financial compensation from the negligent individuals or entities that caused the injuries. To accomplish...
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NFL concussion-related suits on center stage in Philadelphia
Recently, it was announced that four separate lawsuits targeting the NFL for concussion, dementia and brain disease issues are to be combined in Philadelphia. At the beginning of February 2012, the NFL and plaintiffs' attorneys received approval from a U.S....
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Sledding rules imposed upon Beaver Borough residents
Now that winter is here and snow blankets much of Pennsylvania, children throughout the state have bundled up, pulled their sleds out of storage and headed to local sliding hills for what they likely consider carefree winter fun. For residents...
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Pennsylvania hunter injured in fall from tree stand
Each fall Pennsylvania deer hunters anxiously await the opening of deer hunting season. At the opening of the rifled deer hunting season, warnings about gun safety are conveyed throughout the state. However, being accidentally shot is not the only type...
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All occupants survive Pennsylvania plane crash
Often when one hears about a small plane crash, it is immediately followed by information regarding the resulting deaths. While it may seem like this is always the case, fortunately it is not always the outcome of plane accidents.Earlier this...
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Man injured by falling rock denied compensation
When someone is injured due to the negligence of another person, the injured party may be able to recover financial compensation for the injuries incurred. To accomplish this it is necessary to file a personal injury lawsuit against the alleged...
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SEPTA train incident results in minor injuries to woman
Able to move large groups of people in an efficient manner, various forms of mass transportation are relied upon by residents throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Everyday buses and trains transport people from one point to another. In most cases...
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Pennsylvania school boy’s fingertip severed in classroom
Most parents assume when they send their children to school that they will return at the end of the day relatively unscathed. Their child may come home with a paper cut or a skinned knee on the playground but most...
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