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- Father and young son killed in motorcycle accident
Oct 4, 2012
Across the country and in states like Ohio, motorcyclists often enjoy riding their cycles well into the fall months. The thrill and joy derived from hitting the open road on a motorcycle is something that one 40-year-old father enjoyed sharing with his 8-year-old son. Sadly, a tragic motorcycle accident recently claimed both of their lives. The 40-year-old man was known as many things to family and friends including army sergeant, art school graduate, outdoorsman and...Read More - School bus in rollover accident renews seat belt debate
Oct 3, 2012
Many individuals who have been involved in a rollover accident recall it being a terrifying event. Motor vehicle rollover accidents often result in those involved sustaining various injuries. The likelihood of individuals who are involved in rollover accidents sustaining serious or even fatal injuries are dramatically increased when the vehicle's occupants are not wearing seat belts. Ohio residents were recently reminded of the dangers associated with rollover accidents when news of a school bus accident...Read More - Medication errors and nursing negligence
Oct 2, 2012
Each year, an estimated 7,000 Americans die as a result of medication errors. While most hospitals currently have several methods to safeguard against the wrong or incorrect dosage of medication being administered, errors still occur with far too much frequency. These errors can be largely attributed to nurses who are typically entrusted with administering patients' medications. Hospitals and medical centers are busy places with many distractions. A nurse's primary focus is to attend to their...Read More - Another lawsuit filed against UPMC Presby and others for Hepatitis C
Oct 1, 2012
By Dallas Hartman of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Hepatitis C on Monday, October 1, 2012. Another lawsuit for medical negligence was filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County today on behalf of a couple from Kansas. The lawsuit alleges that Thomas Walters and his wife Clara allege that Thomas contracted Hepatitis C while he was a patient at Hays Medical Center in Kansas at the time David Kwiatkowski worked there...Read More - Man’s death in hospital lobby prompts lawsuit
Sep 28, 2012
It is of course never okay for a patient to die due to negligent actions of health care providers. There are however some situations that are more egregious than others. A failure to diagnose a condition is bad enough. What about when the patient's condition is fairly clear and yet the patient is told that he or she can leave the emergency room and follow-up with his or her own doctor? And what if that...Read More - Safety campaign credited for decrease in motorcycle accidents
Sep 28, 2012
When a motorcyclist is involved in a motor vehicle accident, the likelihood they will suffer serious injuries is great. The summer of 2011 was a particularly dangerous time for motorcyclists around Ohio with a record number of fatal motor cycle accidents being reported. In an effort to decrease the number of motorcycle accidents and resulting fatalities, Ohio police have partnered with motorcycle dealers to promote safety and increase awareness. While it's critical that motorcyclists follow...Read More - Another toy creates child and pet risks
Sep 26, 2012
Another popular "safe" toy has generated concern and parent warnings for posing dangerous risks to both young children and household pets. Called "Water Balz," they appear to be brightly colored marbles. However, their status as a defective product comes from their super absorbency ability. This feature allows them to expand from marble-size to racquetball-size when immersed in water. Pediatricians throughout the nation including Pennsylvania are becoming very concerned should a child or pet swallow the...Read More - Couple injured in dump truck accident awarded $10 million
Sep 26, 2012
Accidents involving commercial vehicles often result in serious and even fatal injuries. Due to their great size and considerable weight, owners and drivers of commercial vehicles such as busses, construction trucks and dump trucks must follow strict safety procedures. A couple, who was injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a dump truck, was recently awarded more than $10 million by a jury. The accident occurred when a dump truck driver lost control of the...Read More - Parents be aware, your children are paying attention
Sep 26, 2012
As the parents of teens in the Pittsburgh area are likely all too aware, at times talking to their teenagers can feel like talking to a wall. The desire for many of that age to assert their independence often makes it seem as though they are not paying any attention to their parents. According to a recent study conducted regarding teen driving habits, they are paying at least a little attention, in the case of...Read More - Trampolines cause injuries to many
Sep 26, 2012
It is fair to say that most parents throughout the Pittsburgh area will do whatever is necessary to keep their children safe. Despite this desire, many parents may not be aware that an activity they allow their children to participate in for fun is in fact putting their offspring in a dangerous situation. The dangerous activity that could result in children sustaining personal injuries of varying degrees is jumping on a trampoline. There are two...Read More