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- Man riding lawn tractor in hospital after being struck by car
May 16, 2012
People are injured in different types of accidents throughout the Pittsburgh area on a regular basis. While motor vehicle accidents are often the cause of the personal injuries, most would agree that it is uncommon for one of the motor vehicles to be a lawn tractor. This was the case earlier this month in Beaver County, however. A 47-year-old man was hurt when the lawn tractor on which he was riding was struck by car...Read More - $17 million settlement in boat crash that killed two
May 12, 2012
In a post earlier this week, details were given regarding a Duck boat crash that killed two Hungarian tourists, including a 16-year-old girl that used her last few, precious seconds of life to attempt to save another. Just days after the opening arguments in the litigation, it is reported that a settlement has already been reached for this boating accident. It appears that the two companies, Ride the Ducks and K-Sea Transportation Partners, will by paying...Read More - School bus accident on Route 30 injures 4
May 9, 2012
Just days after the bus accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, another bus has been involved in a motor vehicle accident. This one occurred earlier this week on a stretch of Route 30 in Westmoreland County. According to the police, the crash occurred when the bus, which is owned by Lodestar Bus Lines, attempted to cross Route 30 at West Main Street. Prior to crossing, the bus had been stopped at a stop sign placed at...Read More - Clearly labeled medications crucial in preventing errors
May 7, 2012
Two square inches of text can make the difference between a successful medical treatment and an unmitigated catastrophe. One medical professional indicated that medication labels are probably the most important factor involved in prescription errors. These labels allow doctors to make sure that each drug is appropriate for a particular patient's needs. Patients visiting medical centers in Erie, and throughout the country, should take note of this important feature of their medications. According to the...Read More - Fox Chapel High School addresses drunk driving before prom
May 4, 2012
For many teens throughout the Pittsburgh area the last milestone before they graduate and leave high school is prom. For some attending the event, planning for the celebration starts early and includes finding the perfect outfit, shoes and hair style. Unfortunately this happy occasion is often marred by car accidents related to drunk driving. Recognizing drunk driving is an issue often associated with prom, Fox Chapel Area High School took proactive action to try to...Read More - Accident on Route 28 claims life of 6-year-old boy
May 4, 2012
While it is sad when anyone dies in a car accident, it is particularly upsetting when the person who dies is a child. Sadly the family of a 6-year-old boy from Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, is facing this fate. They are mourning the death of the little boy who was a passenger in a car that was involved in a fatal motor vehicle accident. The collision took place on Route 28 earlier this week. According to a...Read More - Brain injury during routine surgery
May 4, 2012
Ohio residents take for granted that there is little to no danger in undergo routine surgical procedures. Sadly, such procedures are where medical mistakes are most frequently made. A 17-year old high school student recently died following a wisdom teeth surgical extraction. During the surgery the girl's heart rate began to decrease as she was likely being deprived of oxygen. The autopsy report listed her as a "healthy teenager with no significant medical history," but...Read More - Dog food recalled in Pennsylvania and 11 other states
May 4, 2012
Dogs play an important role in the lives of many people throughout the Pittsburgh metro area. For some, they are more than just a pet; they are another member of the family. Those dog lovers were likely upset to hear about a recent dog food recall. The dog food, made by Diamond Pet Foods, is being recalled because of the potential that it is a dangerous product, contaminated with salmonella. In all, three of the...Read More - ER translators reduce medical error from miscommunication
May 4, 2012
A recent study, published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, reports that professional translators for non-English speaking patients, while in emergency rooms, reduce miscommunication with medical staff. Minimizing misunderstandings minimizes the chance of hospital errors. Pennsylvania and many other U.S. states have increasing non-English speaking residents, generating a higher risk of miscommunication. This study displayed that medical errors, with "clinical consequences," were 50 percent less likely with professional interpreters than if no interpreter or an...Read More - Youngstown man trapped in vehicle after rollover
May 3, 2012
Initially, there is probably a feeling of confusion as the world spins out of focus, alternating between the light of the sky and the darkness of the ground. The sound of metal crunching and glass breaking shocks you to your senses and then as quickly as it began, the motion stops. You catch your breath and realize you have just been the victim of a vehicle rollover. This may have been the thought process of...Read More