Blog/
Page/
Blog
- Alex Toys toddler trampoline recalled
Jul 25, 2012
Parents of toddler aged children throughout the state of Pennsylvania are likely all too aware of how much energy they have each day. In an effort to help them expel that energy in a constructive manner, many parents seek out products that keep the children moving until bedtime. One such type of these products is mini trampolines. Recently, one of these trampolines was determined to be a defective product. The toddler-sized trampoline from Alex Toys...Read More - Safe driving tips for drivers age 50 and older
Jul 25, 2012
This summer, record numbers of residents over the age of 50 will travel Ohio's roads and highways. Drivers age 50 and older face some unique challenges related to vision and hearing loss as well as possible physical ailments and delayed reaction time. In an effort to prevent car accidents, it's wise for drivers of all ages to brush up on motor vehicle and driving safety guidelines before hitting the road. There are several safety precautions...Read More - Full disclosure policy can help prevent medical errors
Jul 24, 2012
When medical errors occur, fearing hospital negligence lawsuits, many hospitals are quick to assign blame to specific doctors or nurses rather than take responsibility for any organizational failure. Recognizing that when medical errors happen there are often deeper and more systemic problems, some hospitals around the country are trying a new approach. Coined the Seven Pillars approach, the process promotes open and honest dialog when medical errors happen or almost happen. The seven steps in...Read More - Head-on crash in Erie County kills man
Jul 20, 2012
Head-on crashes claim the lives of far too many individuals not only in the Pittsburgh area, but beyond. This sadly occurred once again earlier this month in Erie County. The fatal accident left one individual dead and another injured. Police indicate that the crash occurred in McKean Borough not long after sunrise. As a Chevrolet Silverado travelled down the road, a Buick Regal coming from the opposite direction crossed the centerline and struck the Chevrolet...Read More - Pennsylvania boy recovering from accident with fire truck
Jul 20, 2012
For many residents of the Pittsburgh area, the Fourth of July holiday is a perfect time to get together with family members and friends. These gatherings prompt safety campaigns regarding not only drunk driving but the use of fireworks as well. While these types of accidents often make headlines this time of year, there are however, of course, other ways in which a person can be injured over the holiday such as in a truck...Read More - Truck driver error leads to six deaths
Jul 20, 2012
The negligent acts of a truck driver can have devastating effects. When commercial tractor trailers are involved in accidents, those impacted are likely to suffer serious and even potentially fatal injuries. Such was the case in a recent truck accident that killed six people. The fatal crash occurred along a stretch of two-lane highway. Several vehicles had stopped as a highway work crew paved a section of the road. A tractor-trailer failed to slow down...Read More - Bicycle advocate recovering after Pittsburgh hit-and-run accident
Jul 20, 2012
Regular readers of this blog are likely aware that the end result of a car hitting a pedestrian or bicyclist often results in serious personal injuries. Even someone who doesn't regularly read our posts would probably recognize that this is the reality. But just what exactly does the term "serious injuries" mean? A hit-and-run accident involving a man on his bicycle, that occurred earlier this year in Pittsburgh, illustrates just how serious of an outcome...Read More - Ford auto defect prompts latest vehicle recall
Jul 20, 2012
The latest victim of a potential auto defect, dictating a recall, is the new Ford Escape Crossover model. Redesigned for the 2013 model year, the popular Escape has a problem that could give a driver difficulty when applying the brakes. Although realizing the potential harm from recalling the brand new model, the company wants to minimize any future damage and claims of auto defect. Apparently all new models sold in Pennsylvania or elsewhere are not...Read More - Medical Technician Arrest in Connection with Hepatitis C Outbreak
Jul 19, 2012
By Dallas Hartman of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Hepatitis C on Thursday, July 19, 2012. According to CBS Boston, a medical tech has been arrested in connection with the recent Hepatitis C outbreak in New Hampshire. Reports claim that police arrested David Matthew Kwiatkowski, a traveling medical tech who was worked in the catheterization lab at Exeter Hospital from April 2011 to May 2012. The hospital says that a background check and drug screening was performed...Read More - Steps to avoid medical errors
Jul 19, 2012
Annually, an estimated 98,000 deaths can be attributed to medical mistakes and doctor errors. In fact according to a recent study, during 2008, roughly 14 percent of hospital patients were subject to a medical error of varying severity. A higher percentage of medical errors are reported during the summer months, specifically in July. Coined the "July effect", medical researchers believe the spike in medical errors during July is attributable to the influx of new doctors...Read More