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- Ohio motorcyclist involved in three-vehicle crash lives
Dec 20, 2012
Motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles often result in serious or fatal injuries. Drivers who hit or collide with motorcycles are often distracted and fail to keep a proper lookout for motorcycles. A recent Ohio motorcycle accident serves as a reminder to Ohio drivers on the dangers associated with such accidents. The accident occurred around 7 p.m. along a two-lane highway. A 75-year-old driver crossed the center line and collided head-on with a 47-year-old motorcyclist. After...Read More - Should older doctors be evaluated for competency?
Dec 20, 2012
In our previous post we wrote about potential dangers associated with a young surgeon performing surgical procedures. In this post we explore the opposite end of the spectrum, doctors who due to ailments that accompany growing older should not continue to practice due to the risk of making a medical mistake. The discussion is a relevant one. According to the American Medical Association, of the 1 million doctors throughout the country, approximately 21 percent are...Read More - CPSC takes action against maker of baby recliners after deaths
Dec 20, 2012
When the use of a product results in an injury of any magnitude to an individual, it is upsetting. When that use leads to a death it is even worse. When the injured or deceased person is a baby or child, all would likely agree it is devastating. Despite this feeling, children sadly do die as a result of defective products. Recently, the federal government was prompted to take action against a business based in...Read More - Train strikes car in Pittsburgh area community
Dec 20, 2012
Most of the motor vehicle accidents we write about in this blog involved vehicles travelling on roads throughout the Pittsburgh area. There are however other types of vehicles a car may collide with. One of these types of vehicles is a train. Earlier this month a female motorist was involved in one such accident. The incident occurred in McKeesport when the 65-year-old mistakenly turned onto the tracks. She had apparently intended to make the turn...Read More - Defective trigger leads to voluntary recall of pneumatic nailers
Dec 19, 2012
Carpenters and weekend warriors alike are aware of how much easier power tools can make completing construction projects of all sizes. Power saws, drills and pneumatic nailers greatly reduce the amount of time it takes to get these things done. While it is important for users to exercise a certain amount of caution while using these tools, unfortunately, when one of these products is defective, it can inflict injury to a person even when it...Read More - Wrongful death lawsuit involving frat house settled
Dec 19, 2012
Many young people throughout the state of Pennsylvania cannot wait to be finished with high school so that they can go on to college. While there, in addition to academics, many take part in a variety of social activities. Sometimes the individuals who participate in those activities are not even students at the school. On many campuses those activities involve the Greek system of fraternities and sororities. The University of Pennsylvania is one of those...Read More - Hospitals negligent in failing to maintain safe facilities
Dec 18, 2012
Hospitals and medical facilities have a tremendous responsibility in ensuring for the proper medical care and safety of patients. While much is written about hospital negligence in regard to staffing or procedural errors, little is written about other potentially dangerous conditions that may result in patient injuries. Many hospitals are housed in buildings that are older and often in need of repair. Building facilities and equipment can greatly impact the overall health and wellbeing of...Read More - OSHA seeks to determine if first responder training can be safer
Dec 14, 2012
Investigations of the safety precautions taken by businesses may be conducted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration for many different reasons. Sometimes they are the result of a complaint that has been filed by someone at the location. Other times they are conducted at random. One catalyst that almost always results in an OSHA investigation is the occurrence of a workplace accident that results in serious accidents. This is particularly true when a death...Read More - Ophthalmologists warn parents about toys causing eye injuries
Dec 14, 2012
Parents must be diligent in keeping their children's eyes safe during the holidays. Pittsburgh parents should pay particular attention to potentially dangerous children's products and toys. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that over 250,000 injuries, related to toys, are seen in emergency rooms annually. Almost 50 percent of these injuries involve a child's head or face. The American Academy of Ophthalmology wants parents to be "EyeSmart" when considering toys this season. Some toys...Read More - Automakers successful in preventing rollover accidents
Dec 14, 2012
Motor vehicle accidents that result in a car or truck rolling over are amongst the most serious and deadly. Thanks to improved safety measures including stability control, many rollover accidents have been avoided and roughly 2,200 lives saved. Results of a recent study released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration looked at the benefits of stability control technology. The increase in the use of such technology came in response to pressure on automakers from...Read More