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- Aerosol sunscreen causes man to catch fire
Jun 8, 2012
It is widely known that certain of the sun's rays can be bad for one's skin, potentially resulting in skin cancer. In an effort to avoid that fate, many people throughout the Pittsburgh area regularly apply sunscreen. Currently, sunscreen is available in multiple forms including lotion, stick and aerosol spray. One man recently learned that there are risks associated with using one manufacture's sunscreen in the aerosol form. It appears that dangerous products can take...Read More - Medical emergency the suspected cause of car accident
Jun 8, 2012
Car accidents occur each day in the Pittsburgh area for a variety of reasons. Often, distracted driving is to blame. In other cases, negligent action on the part of the person behind the wheel such as speeding or running a red light is the cause. Sometimes, a motor vehicle accident occurs when the person driving the car experiences a medical emergency of some sort. A medical incident is the suspected cause of a car accident...Read More - Youth concussions the spotlight of UPMC program
Jun 8, 2012
There are of course many ways in which a person might be injured. While car crashes and work accidents are likely the first to come to mind, seemingly less dangerous pursuits can also lead to serious injuries such as broken bones, spinal injuries and concussions. One of the ways young people commonly find themselves with concussions is, believe it or not, playing sports. For many years, this was not an issue. If the youth indicated...Read More - Accident on Route 18 involving truck and bus
Jun 6, 2012
With schools winding down for the year, school buses will soon be in the garages for the summer. For some parents of children in the Mohawk Area School District, who thought they had made it through the school year without incident regarding bus trips, reality intervened. Last week, a truck accident involving a bus occurred in North Beaver, Pennsylvania. The collision occurred on a portion of Route 18 located in Lawrence County, at approximately 7:30...Read More - Estate of victim 40 percent at fault receives $3 million
Jun 4, 2012
In Ohio and elsewhere across the country, it is a doctor's responsibility to clear a patient for everyday activities. Often this approval comes in the form of a lack of prohibiting certain activities. While it may feel slightly embarrassing, sexual activity can be dangerous for some patients with certain known aliments. One man Georgia died while he was in the midst of sexual activity because his cardiologist failed to warn him not to engage in...Read More - Fetal death results from Ohio doctor’s misstep
Jun 2, 2012
Pregnancy can be a beautiful time for a woman. However, it is also a very sensitive time that cannot afford missteps. An Ohio doctor had his license suspended in Kentucky when he advised a pregnant patient under his care to continue taking her hypertension medication. It is an obstetrician's duty to take a comprehensive look at a pregnant patients medications and determine if it is safe to continue administering them during the pregnancy. Reportedly, this...Read More - Federal lawsuit filed after pet food recall
Jun 1, 2012
In a previous post we wrote about a recall of several types of dog food, sold in multiple states including Pennsylvania, made by Diamond Pet Foods. The reason cited for the recall was the potential for salmonella contamination. In addition to sickening dogs who might consume the defective product, as we mentioned in the previous post, there is a possibility that humans who come into contact with the contaminated product could become ill as well...Read More - Driver of pickup that hit Erie home arrested
May 30, 2012
Residents of the Pittsburgh area know that when they are interacting with motor vehicles either via another automobile, motorcycle, bicycle or even on foot, it is important to pay attention to the surrounding traffic. Most however believe that they no longer need to worry about this sort of thing when they enter a building where motor vehicles are unwelcomed, such as a home. The occupants of an Erie home recently discovered that being in a...Read More - Car collides with 2 coal trucks on Route 422, 1 dead
May 30, 2012
People throughout the nation rely on energy produced by coal that is mined in Pennsylvania. In order for it to be of use to those people however, it must first be transported to their area. This is done via several modes of transportation including trucks. As is the case with any truck on the highway, a collision with a coal truck can cause a fatal injury. This was sadly the reality in an accident that...Read More - Hospital negligence claim results in $120M verdict
May 30, 2012
Generally when a resident of Pennsylvania seeks the assistance of a medical provider it is because they are hurt or ill. The expected result is that they will be no worse after the treatment than they were when they sought help. While in theory, this is often how it works, when a medical provider is negligent or makes a mistake, the reality can be very different. In these circumstances, it may be in the best...Read More