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- Paying attention to product recalls to keep your family safe
Apr 27, 2012
Most people do not spend a lot of time worrying about the potential safety risks associated with common household items. Yet, on average, more than 20 products are recalled by their manufacturer each month for safety defects. A few recent recalls that we wrote about involved a dishwasher that could catch fire and a bicycle car seat that was capable of amputating a child's fingers. These facts suggest that consumers need to keep an eye...Read More - Truck accidents spur new fatigue factor controls
Apr 27, 2012
Sleep apnea has moved to the front and center of concern for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Strong new standards for sleep apnea driver evaluations may be adopted soon. As the number of truck accident events increase on Pennsylvania highways and around the U.S., the FMCSA is heeding the recommendations of two advisory panels. A medical and industry panel each recommends that all drivers with a body mass index of 35 or more be...Read More - Pennsylvania man faces hit-and-run, death resulting, trial
Apr 27, 2012
A Cheswick driver faces trial for a hit-and-run death of an East Vandergrift man. The Pennsylvania motor vehicle accident occurred on Wildlife Lodge Road in March 2012. A resident of Wildlife Lodge Road witnessed the aftermath of the tragedy when hearing a loud “thud” outside, while he was watching TV at around 9:15 p.m. The witness testified at a recent hearing that he and his wife looked out, seeing a man, obviously injured, lying in...Read More - Child bicycle seat nearly amputates fingers of children
Apr 18, 2012
It is likely that most residents of the Pittsburgh area believe that whatever product they are purchasing is safe to use so long as it is used in the manner it was intended. It is under that assumption that people probably purchased a specific baby bicycle seat. The seat, which was available for purchase at various retailers, such as REI, reportedly nearly amputated the fingers of two children. The injuries the dangerous product inflicted on...Read More - Pennsylvania Medical Society fights to keep medical liability fund
Apr 18, 2012
Pennsylvania medical providers worried about the high costs of medical malpractice lawsuits due to a variety of medical errors such as a delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, hospital negligence or birth injuries, recently lost an important battle before that state's Supreme Court. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently ruled that the state did not have to transfer tax funds from a state account into Pennsylvania's M-care, the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error...Read More - Ohio teen starves to death: Part 2
Apr 18, 2012
Last month, we detailed in a post the case of a 14-year-old Ohio teen with cerebral palsy that starved to death after parental and nurse negligence. The neglectful care led to the suffering of the teen in a very prolonged death. The poor girl had bed sores and weighted only 28 pounds at her time of death last March. Additionally, a surviving sibling of the teen was also found to be malnourished. Reportedly, one nurse...Read More - Senior drivers can generate a “silver tsunami” on the highway
Apr 18, 2012
Reports of a motor vehicle accident in Pennsylvania are not exactly breaking news. However, with more senior drivers taking to U.S. roads, lawmakers and family members face complex decisions. As 10,000 people celebrate their 65th birthday daily, by 2020 almost one of every six people will be seniors. Most are capable of driving safely for many years into the future. The American Automobile Association has studied this issue. They agree that most seniors will enjoy...Read More - Two die in boating accident blaze
Apr 18, 2012
The father and son were likely out for a leisurely boat ride when things went terribly wrong. The father and son tragically died when something went awry in their boat and it ignited. The exact cause of this boating accident remains unknown and is pending further investigation. This is a tragic reminder for all boating enthusiasts to have a plan in place in the event of an emergency. As the days lengthen and the temperatures rise,...Read More - Fatal tree-cutting accident in Somerset
Apr 18, 2012
The arrival of spring in Pennsylvania ushers in many chores that are difficult to do in the cold, snow and ice. One thing that is much easier to do when the weather becomes warmer is the removal of trees. Though it is usually easier to do this time of year, there is always a certain amount of risk associated with this practice regardless when it is done and despite safety precautions taken. Earlier this month...Read More - Pennsylvania bike safety laws create controversy
Apr 13, 2012
New laws are now in effect to protect bicyclists from personal injury in Pennsylvania. Sharing the urban landscape can lead to controversy, however. The new legislation, solidifying the rights of bicyclists, has generated strong comments from motorists and bicyclists at message boards and news organizations since the "safe passing" regulations when into effect in April 2012. The new law mandates that autos must pass a cyclist by at least four feet of clearance. The law...Read More