Blog: Personal Injury

ATV Accident killing child is a tragic reminder that ATV’s are not toys

Jun 23, 2012

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 miss a tree limb. According to the North Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office, none of the children were wearing seat belts or helmets-including the 13-year-old driver-and it has now been confirmed that a blow to Simmons's...

Youth concussions the spotlight of UPMC program

Jun 8, 2012

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 bones, spinal injuries and concussions. One of the ways young people commonly find themselves with concussions is, believe it or not, playing sports. For many years, this was not an issue. If the youth indicated...

Man riding lawn tractor in hospital after being struck by car

May 16, 2012

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 vehicles to be a lawn tractor. This was the case earlier this month in Beaver County, however. A 47-year-old man was hurt when the lawn tractor on which he was riding was struck by car...

Woman allegedly harming others by injecting silicone in buttocks

Mar 7, 2012

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 this, they need to file a personal injury lawsuit. Thought one of the most common situation in which as person can be injured is in motor vehicle accidents, there are of course many different ways...

NFL concussion-related suits on center stage in Philadelphia

Feb 18, 2012

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. judicial panel to consolidate these personal injury lawsuits to be heard in Pennsylvania. When consolidated, these personal injury lawsuits represent over 300 retired NFL players and/or spouses blaming the league for negligence treating concussions and...

Sledding rules imposed upon Beaver Borough residents

Jan 5, 2012

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 of one Pennsylvania borough however, the trip to the hill may not actually be so carefree. In an apparent effort to reduce accidents, Beaver Borough now requires all children under the age of 12 participating...

Pennsylvania hunter injured in fall from tree stand

Dec 2, 2011

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 of accident that hunters need to be aware of. A hunter recovering from a fall that occurred in York County while he was hoping to bag a deer knows this all too well. The man...

All occupants survive Pennsylvania plane crash

Nov 23, 2011

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 month a plane crashed in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania, and all of its passengers survived. The twin-engine Beechcraft plane contained four passengers at the time of the crash. It crashed into a garage on Johnson...

Man injured by falling rock denied compensation

Nov 11, 2011

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 negligent party. If a lawsuit is successful, damages may be recovered for a variety of things such as medical bills and lost wages. A Pennsylvania man, who was injured while assisting in a rescue in...

SEPTA train incident results in minor injuries to woman

Nov 4, 2011

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 passengers are delivered to their destination unscathed. While precautions are routinely taken to ensure the safety of passengers, in some situations however, people are injured. A Pennsylvania woman is fortunate to be alive and recovering...