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- Fatal accident involving truck on I-70
Apr 6, 2012
A car versus tractor-trailer accident occurred this week in Pennsylvania. The early morning fatal accident took place on a portion of Interstate 70 in Washington County. Police indicate that a 62-year-old man was hit by the truck after he stopped his Hyundai Sonata along the side of the road near the Bentleyville exit. At the time of the collision, the Hyundai was reportedly once again moving, trying to merge onto the westbound lane of the...Read More - Military man who lost legs in botched surgery sues U.S. government
Apr 6, 2012
In a previous post we wrote about the challenges those in the military face when trying to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. This is due to the Feres Doctine which currently makes it impossible for someone in the military to sue the U.S. government for negligence. This is true whether they reside in Pennsylvania or elsewhere in the country. A 23-year-old, now retired Airman is challenging that doctrine. He allegedly lost his legs as a...Read More - Worker killed at Pennsylvania paper company
Apr 6, 2012
While none of us like to think about it, fatal accidents occur every day. They happen in a variety of locations including workplaces. An industrial work accident last month resulted in the death of a Pennsylvania man who worked in a Procter & Gamble Inc. paper factory. He reportedly sustained injuries to his head that resulted in his death. At the time of the accident, the 36-year-old man was performing repairs on a machine. It...Read More - Who is to blame in a vehicle rollover?
Apr 5, 2012
Saturday, two cars, a Chevrolet truck and a Pontiac sedan, were each headed west on I-90 in Ohio when the truck side swept the other car, causing the truck to roll several times before resting on its side in a ditch. The driver of the sedan was uninjured but the both the driver and passenger of the truck were injured in this vehicle rollover accident. The driver of the truck has been charged with several...Read More - Grass trimmer and hedge trimmer recalled
Apr 4, 2012
Lawn jockeys throughout the state of Pennsylvania should take note. A recall has been issued for grass and hedge trimmers manufactured in by Husqvarna Machinery Manufacturing Co. Ltd. This is second grass trimmer recall we have written about in the past month or so. The previous recall pertained to a defective product manufactured by Honda. This recall involves a total of 19,500 grass trimmers. An additional 6,500 hedge trimmers were also included in the recall...Read More - Many car accident deaths due to speed and aggressive driving
Apr 4, 2012
Everyday car accidents happen throughout the state of Pennsylvania. They are caused by a variety of things and have varying outcomes. In the worst cases they are fatal. While it may seem like every one turns around there is news of someone dying in a car accident, a recent report published by the Governors Highway Safety Association, compiling statistics through 2010, actually indicates that fatal car accidents have been on the decline. In fact, the...Read More - 5-year-old in crosswalk struck by distracted driver in Bridgeville
Apr 4, 2012
There are many reasons that cars are ultimately involved in accidents. One of the most common reasons these days is drivers who are not concentrating on driving. The distracted driving can be due to many things including using a hand held device such as a cell phone, applying makeup and eating or drinking while operating a motor vehicle. A cup of coffee is apparently at the root of a car accident involving a pedestrian that...Read More - Child safety locks for cabinets recalled after children unlocked them
Mar 30, 2012
People buy products everyday throughout the state of Pennsylvania assuming that the product will perform the way it is intended and not contain a defect. In some instances people rely on these items to keep them or their loved ones safe. An example of one of these items is a safety cabinet lock often used by parents when baby proofing a house to keep a young child safe. Cabinet locks such as these may be...Read More - Westinghouse Electric facing proposed OSHA fines
Mar 30, 2012
Everyday people go to work to make the money needed to pay for the things they need to get by. While some jobs are more dangerous than others, it is likely that few spend much time contemplating matters related to workplace safety. This is probably due at least in part to the existence of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It aims to ensure safe workplaces and reduce work accidents in part through investigations. Pennsylvania...Read More - Ohio motorcyclist seriously injured after collision
Mar 30, 2012
This Wednesday, a 38-year-old Ohio man was ejected from his motorcycle when a car collided with him. The man was reportedly not wearing a helmet and was ejected about 20 feet into a grassy area upon contact with the car. An Ohio sheriff reported that the man suffered visible injury to his ankle when he was ejected from his motorcycle, but the damages are likely much more extensive from this motorcycle accident. While the sheriff...Read More