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- Motorcycle accident claim results in $300,000 settlement
Nov 20, 2012
Most motorcyclist enthusiasts acknowledge there are many dangers and risks associated with riding a motorcycle. Oftentimes motorcycle accidents result when drivers of cars and trucks are not paying attention and fail to see a motorcycle. Some motorcycle accidents, however, do not involve other motor vehicles, but rather result from highway defects. An Ohio man recently settled a personal injury claim for $300,000 for injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident. The accident occurred as the...Read More - Man awarded $1.4 million after doctor found negligent
Nov 20, 2012
It was just a cut. Deep enough, however, to warrant stitches and so the 17-year-old young man went to the emergency room. Upon his arrival, an emergency room doctor gave the man an injection to numb the impacted area. The young man was then lead to a sink of running water where the doctor asked him to run his hand underneath to clean the cut. This was the last memory the young man had before...Read More - Pennsylvania mines receive safety award
Nov 16, 2012
Regular readers of this blog are likely aware that most of the topics written about focus on workers being hurt while completing a task that is a part of their job. While work related injuries do of course occur all too frequently in the state of Pennsylvania, there are employers who are taking the steps necessary to prevent these incidents from occurring. Recently, it was revealed that two Pennsylvania coal mines have accomplished a great...Read More - Defective gas grills recalled due to fire and burn hazard
Nov 16, 2012
One of the best things about summer is the backyard barbeque, and because of this the demand for gas grills has grown. While cooking on a gas grill outside should always be approached with care, grill manufacturers still have a responsibility to put a safe product on the market. But when many Pittsburgh residents bought the Master Forge Gas Grill at Lowes, they didn't realize they were getting a defective product. The manufacturer issued a...Read More - Head on school bus crash causes personal injuries
Nov 16, 2012
School bus accidents are sadly a reality throughout the nation. Recently one such accident in a neighboring state occurred which resulted in injuries. Specifically, the head on meeting of a car and a school bus injured three. The school bus was transporting 24 students. The school bus driver, a 53-year old woman, and the 20-year old driver of the car both suffered apparently minor personal injuries. Both adults were transported to a hospital for treatment...Read More - Medical mistakes happening every day in the U.S.
Nov 16, 2012
As an internist at Johns Hopkins Hospital so graphically states, "Mistakes are happening every day in every hospital in the country that we're just not catching." Most patients consistently trust that their medical professional in Pennsylvania and everywhere else is the best. Yet, even the best of the best can make mistakes. Medical malpractice and errors cause over 250,000 fatalities annually, while millions of people suffer injuries. Another Johns Hopkins Hospital physician calls medical errors...Read More - Monitor nursing homes for proper care
Nov 16, 2012
Moving an elderly family member into a nursing home can be very difficult for many Pennsylvania families. Many would prefer to care for loved ones themselves, but find they don't have the time or skills to provide the level of care needed. When residents are properly cared for, they can enjoy many more quality years living in a nursing home. Unfortunately, there are cases of premature nursing home death that can be prevented by staying...Read More - Pennsylvania recycler faces $58K OSHA fine
Nov 16, 2012
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is responsible for creating rules to keep workers safe throughout the nation. In addition to creating those rules it also makes sure that they are being enforced. This enforcement is accomplished through inspections. The inspections can be random, the result of an accident or come as a result of the receipt of a complaint. Inspections that uncover violations often lead to citations of various severity. Some citations result...Read More - Union Township motorcycle accident results in injury
Nov 16, 2012
A motorcyclist, traveling on West State Street at Wilson Road collided with an SUV. The motorcyclist tried to stop, leaving 120 feet of skid marks, as he tried to avoid striking the vehicle. The 62-year old SUV driver told police that he looked both ways before making a west turn from Wilson Drive. The New Castle News report added that the driver saw one headlight as he entered the eastbound lane, but had no idea...Read More - Driver who hit van with disabled child facing DUI charge
Nov 14, 2012
Drivers who are impaired due to alcohol and drugs can be found on roads throughout the nation. The prevalence of these drivers is somewhat shocking considering the widespread publicity the issue regularly generates. While at times drivers who are intoxicated make it home without incident or are pulled over and arrested by the police, in the worst cases they cause car accidents. A 19-year-old driver from the Pittsburgh area who recently caused one such accident...Read More