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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Speed kills: road safety advocates cite truck-related concern

Jan 13, 2017

Not going to happen. The worst fears collectively held by a broad coalition of road safety advocates across the country are about to realize, with a commercial truck-related rule they had hoped to see implemented before the end of the Obama administration almost certainly not being in place by that time. That rule, proposed by both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, respectively, and long endorsed by legions...

Construction worker electrocuted at Mt. Lebanon High School

Dec 21, 2016

Unfortunately, despite all of the advances in safety technology and procedures, severe accidents still occur on construction sites throughout the country. Even workers who are simply effecting repairs are occasionally injured. This post will go over one construction worker’s injury and how he was injured. A construction worker, working on the electrical wiring at Mt. Lebanon High School was severely adversely affected by an arc flash. An arc flash is a type of electrical burn...