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- Pa. trucking accident results in death of driver and pet
Sep 21, 2011
Trucks are an important part of the U.S. economy. Each day tractor-trailers filled with a variety of goods across the country including the state of Pennsylvania. Few people passing these trucks as they travel on highways and interstates think about the disastrous outcome a truck accident can result in. Earlier this week a truck accident on Interstate 81 resulted in the death of the driver as well as his dog. At the time of the...Read More - Blender sold by Target recalled after cutting hands and fingers
Sep 21, 2011
No one expects to be injured when using a product purchased in a store. Nonetheless, Pennsylvania residents are all too often injured by defective products. In a post last week we discussed the recall of exercise cords by retailer Target due to users sustaining injuries. The popular retailer recently issued another recall, this time for blenders. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of the Chefmate blenders this past Thursday. The six-speed...Read More - Teenage daughter of Pittsburgh tycoon injured in car accident
Sep 17, 2011
The teenage daughter of a successful Pittsburgh businessman was seriously hurt in a tragic car accident last weekend. The 16-year-old and four of her friends were injured when they got into a car accident late Saturday night in the Nemacolin Woods. The girl was in a car with five other friends when the accident occurred around 11 p.m. Saturday. It happened on the grounds of Nemacolin Woodlands, a resort owned by the girls' father. The...Read More - Dangerous bacteria found in melons sent to Pennsylvania
Sep 17, 2011
When the phrase "defective product" jumps to mind, Pittsburgh residents probably think of manufactured items that can malfunction and cause physical wounds. But the fact is there are many types of defective products – including one that may be lurking in your local grocery store and could pose a special risk to women and children. A Colorado farm recently disclosed that it has found listeria in its cantaloupe, meaning people who eat it are at...Read More - More physicians facing criminal medical negligence charges
Sep 16, 2011
When people in Pennsylvania seek the help of a doctor for medical issues, it's only fair to expect the physician will know which medication to prescribe, and how much. Sadly, medication errors are not all that uncommon. People often file medical malpractice lawsuits after prescription errors cause severe injury or the death of a loved one. Criminal charges can be filed against doctors in some states, too, and statistics point to a rise in such...Read More - Speed a factor in fatal truck crash on turnpike
Sep 16, 2011
Whenever a car and truck collide, the chance that a passenger in the car will sustain a serious injury increases. Because the average weight of a commercial truck is over 25 times greater than most cars, the injuries caused by the impact often lead to death. Earlier this month a fatal auto accident involving a car and truck occurred in Lower Salford, Pennsylvania. The early morning accident on the turnpike resulted in the closure of...Read More - Neck massager to blame in death of radiologist
Sep 7, 2011
Defective products are bought, sold and used in states throughout the country including Pennsylvania on a regular basis. A neck massager has been blamed in the December 2010 death of a 37-year-old radiologist. Her husband reportedly has a product liability lawsuit pending. The woman's death occurred while she was using the ShoulderFlex Deep Kneading Shiatsu massager before her Christmas Eve shift. The 16-inch leather necklace she was wearing at the time reportedly became entangled in...Read More - Harley rider sustains minor injuries in accident
Sep 7, 2011
Motor vehicle accidents occur every day. The injuries incurred in some crashes are devastating. At other times, the damage to person and property is minor. When one of the vehicles involved in a crash is a motorcycle, injuries can be especially serious because the motorcycle rider does not have a lot of protection. A motorcycle accident involving a car occurred in Summit Township last week. The incident between a 2000 Oldsmobile Intrigue and a 2010...Read More - Family of girl killed in hit-and-run awarded $2.9M
Sep 7, 2011
The family of a 14-year-old girl, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in 2004, was awarded $2.9 million after filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the 21-year-old Philadelphia man who was driving the car that hit her. The owner of the car was also named as a defendant in the civil lawsuit. At the time of the accident tests administered by the police indicated the driver was intoxicated. He was also driving with a...Read More - Fatal car accident on Route 249 in PA
Sep 2, 2011
According to the police a fatal accident occurred yesterday morning in Westfield Township, Pennsylvania, when a 20-year-old woman was driving her Pontiac Sunfire on State Route 249 in Tioga County. At approximately 9:30 a.m. she entered a curve in the road. As she did so, her car reportedly slid causing her to cross into the other lane and collide with the car occupying that lane. The driver of the other vehicle was a 53-year-old woman...Read More