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A jury in Allegheny County sent a clear message to West Penn Power Company today by awarding an Irwin man and his family 109 million dollars, including 61 million in punitive damages. On a clear June afternoon Carrie Goretzka was...
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When the weather is just right, many people enjoy taking their boat onto public waters for a relaxing afternoon. Because they are overseen by the city, these waters should be safe, and if a risk is present, there should be...
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Pedestrians are everywhere virtually at all times of the day. Walking is such a normal part of everyday life for so many that few consider how dangerous it can actually be particularly when pedestrians interact with motor vehicles. Because of...
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Anyone who has undertaken a construction project of any size knows how time consuming they can be. Once plans are made and materials purchased, the physical work must be completed. Having the right tool for the project can make a...
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While every surgery presents some risk, there are some operations that are so routine that success is expected the majority of the time. But too much confidence can lead to surgical errors like the one that happened to one Pennsylvania...
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There is an investigation taking place in a Pittsburgh VA Hospital pertaining to Legionnaire's disease. Officials are currently looking into the disease. They are reporting that the water at University Drive Hospital is now back to normal and clear of...
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Persistent injuries that appear fairly benign may in fact stem from very serious underlying health problems. Such was the case when a 21-year-old man sought treatment for a knee injury and ended up dying. The young man's parents have filed...
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Individuals who travel on motorcycles are 30 times more likely to be killed in a motor vehicle crash than those who travel by car. This statistic, provided by the National Highway Transportation Safety Association, is a major reason why many...
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Often when the term workers' compensation benefits is mentioned it is assumed that someone is seeking the benefits due to an injury that is suffered while conducting a task related to one's occupation. While in many cases this is of...
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Employers throughout the state of Pennsylvania understand the importance of maintain a safe workplace for their employees. Taking measures to prevent workplace accidents and illness is a good idea because it provides workers peace of mind and reduces expenses for...
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Every day many head out on Pennsylvania roads with a reasonable expectation that they will be able to reach their intended destination. Most of the time, drivers follow the traffic laws, or at least the major ones, and most people...
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What starts as a simple infection, can quickly lead to much more serious injury or even death. This is the opinion of several medical researchers who warn that the spread of a deadly and drug-resistant bacteria known as Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae,...
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