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- Shippingport power plant accident kills 2, injures 4
Aug 30, 2017
An early morning explosion at the Bruce Mansfield Power Plant in Beaver County filled an underground pit with sludge killing two contractors. Four others were injured. The two contractors who were killed worked for Enerfab Corp. It is reported that they were in a “well-type” area at the Bruce Mansfield Plant late Tuesday night when they removed an elbow joint in a pipe, which released hydrogen sulfide gas into their confined space. The power plant...Read More - Accusations That Monsanto Attempted to Ghostwrite Research
Aug 3, 2017
Recently, Monsanto has been under fire for allegedly attempting to ghostwrite research on their weed control product Roundup in an attempt to influence scientific research. The emails that have been released date back as far as 2001. In March of 2015, a report by World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer stated that glyphosate is “probably carcinogenic to humans” and “limited evidence of carcinogenicity in humans for non-Hodgkin lymphoma”. Worldwide, glyphosate is the...Read More - Bucket truck overturns killing local man
May 1, 2017
A Penn Power worker was killed on Sunday afternoon when the bucket truck he was in overturned and he fell onto the roadway. The accident happened in the 300 block of Dutch Ridge Road in Wayne Township. Authorities reported that there were two other worked on site when the truck overturned, but neither man was injured. The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the accident. If you are not familiar with the term “bucket truck,” a...Read More - Starbucks’ Unicorn Frappe cause of Distracted Driving
Apr 24, 2017
If you haven’t heard of the latest Starbucks drink, the Unicorn Frappe, you might be living under a rock. All kidding aside, this pink and blue swirled, sweet and sour drink has been the talk of the nation on social media. Everyone is rushing out to get one and apparently, much to the dismay of the Starbucks baristas. One barista, Braden Burson, filmed a video of himself ranting about the difficulty of making the drink…while...Read More - Volunteer firefighter workers’ compensation claim difficult case
Mar 16, 2017
Putting one’s life at risk for others is often labeled as heroic. Salaried and volunteer firefighters risk their lives for others on a routine basis. If they are injured or become sick as a result of their service, they are entitled to file for workers’ compensation insurance benefits to help alleviate medical and other related expenses. Unfortunately, the insurance claims process in Pennsylvania is not an easy one to navigate, especially for volunteer firefighters, as...Read More - Construction sites are responsible for most head injuries
Mar 16, 2017
Construction sites are one of the most regulated industries in the country, and yet it is still responsible for a significant portion of severe workplace injuries, fatalities, and it is even responsible for the most brain injuries. Despite the presence of hard hats, construction sites continue to suffer from high rates of traumatic brain injuries and other issues. This post will go over the prevalence of brain injuries and how you may protect yourself. A...Read More - Pharmacist at Select Specialty Hospital in Boardman Accused of Mixing Lower Doses of Prescribed Drugs
Mar 8, 2017
Our firm is currently investigating cases of medical malpractice where a pharmacist employed by the pharmacy at a long term hospital located in Boardman is accused of mixing lower doses of antibiotics than what were prescribed for high-risk hospital patients. Ohio’s Board of Pharmacy has suspended Ernest Perrin’s license. According to a notice issued by the board, Perrin has worked at Select Specialty Hospital Regional Pharmacy, which is located in the same Market Street building...Read More - Uber self-driven cars hit snag
Mar 5, 2017
Uber’s vaunted autonomous car program was welcomed with much fanfare and support in 2016. Their cars began rolling out to downtown Pittsburgh, so chosen because it’s hard for cars to adapt to and operate in it. Unfortunately, it seems Uber’s technology is stumped by San Francisco, which seems to offer road conditions and complications that confound the cars. Numerous people have recorded video of Uber vehicles running red lights, failing to halt at stop signs,...Read More - Workplace injuries, at home
Feb 17, 2017
Everyone knows that if you are injured at work, then you can file a workers’ compensation claim. But what if you are injured while working from home? Are you entitled to the same protections? Can you even recover workers’ compensation? This post will go over the nuance of working from home and the extent of your coverage. Telecommuting is becoming more and more common, especially as the Internet grows more robust and reliable. Telecommuting is...Read More - Why are distracted driving victims suing Apple?
Jan 27, 2017
When Americans take driving education courses, they learn that individual decision-making while behind the wheel can dramatically impact one’s own life and the lives of those near one’s vehicle. While drivers are encouraged to make safe decisions, many voluntarily embrace more dangerous approaches due to ignorance, apathy or necessity. Distracted driving behaviors are particularly reckless because it is now generally understood that voluntarily distracting oneself while driving may result in deadly consequences. Apple provides services...Read More