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- Allegheny County Route 28 car accident kills one
Jun 11, 2015
A car accident in the southbound lane of Route 28 near Shaler, Pennsylvania has killed one person and injured three others. The car accident involved three vehicles. One of the vehicles was a convertible and both the driver of the convertible and a passenger were ejected from the vehicle. A 52 year old woman died and the other woman that was ejected from the convertible was taken to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The...Read More - Erie car accident kills 17 year old passenger
Jun 9, 2015
A car accident near Beach 5 at Preque Isle State Park in Erie, Pennsylvania caused the death of a 17 year old male and severe injuries to a 21 year old. The 17 year old was a passenger in a vehicle being operated by the 21 year old. The 21 year old was operating the vehicle at a high rate of speed when the accident occurred. The 17 year old was pronounced dead at the...Read More - Multiple injuries in Butler County car accident
Jun 8, 2015
A car accident in Slippery Rock Township, Pennsylvania has caused five people to be taken to local hospitals. An Ellwood City woman was driving north on Ellwood Road in Butler County when her vehicle crossed the center line and into the southbound lane. The Ellwood City woman struck a vehicle being operated by a 51 year old New Castle, Pennsylvania woman. The New Castle resident struck the guardrail and subsequently struck another vehicle being operated...Read More - When a worker dies while working family may file lawsuit
Jun 5, 2015
People may be aware that they might be able to receive workers' compensation benefits when they are injured while working. Most employers throughout the state of Pennsylvania are required to purchase a workers' compensation insurance policy. The benefits are designed to help the injured employee cover the costs that arise while he or she is healing and unable to work. Even though this process exists outside of the legal court system, when someone runs into...Read More - Just shy of 1 year following truck accident Morgan case settles
May 30, 2015
Truck accidents are an all too regular occurrence throughout the nation. Though the outcome is often devastating to those involved, few receive the media coverage that the incident involving comedian Tracy Morgan and a Wal-Mart truck did. In a previous post we wrote about the serious traumatic brain injury the comedian suffered when the truck crashed into the vehicle in which he was a passenger. The force of the impact injured several others besides Morgan...Read More - Proposed legislation seeks to place cameras in work zones
May 27, 2015
Earlier this month, we wrote about steps law enforcement officers are taking to keep road workers safe. Specifically they are concerned about drivers travelling over the posted speed limit in work zones. To try to prevent worker deaths troopers participating in Operation Orange Squeeze are planning on watching drivers in work zones, from construction vehicles. Police officers participating in the pilot are focused on drivers who are speeding and do not have their lights on...Read More - Could advances in robotics hold the keys to industrial safety?
May 22, 2015
Technology is changing the way we do almost everything. Machines are steadily taking over many categories of jobs that used to be performed by humans. In the industrial context, robotics are thriving. So, too, is the "Industrial Internet of Things" – a proliferation of smart technology that uses interconnected sensors and software to keep complex processes in sync. Most of these advances are geared toward reducing costs and increasing efficiency. Businesses adopt new technology when...Read More - Study finds PET scan might help to diagnose CTE
May 15, 2015
There is much that is yet unknown regarding how a brain responds to repeated or a serious injury. One condition that has been receiving a lot of attention as of late is chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Also referred to as CTE, those who have it could suffer from the following symptoms: Depression Confusion Memory loss Aggression Progressive dementia While the presence of these symptoms could indicate the presence of the disease, currently it is only possible...Read More - Program aims to keep road workers in Pennsylvania safe
May 8, 2015
Last week we wrote a post on ways to keep those who do road work safe from back over accidents. As it turns out state officials are interested in doing that very thing as well. This is illustrated by the launch of a new safety initiative, called Operation Orange Squeeze, by the Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. The initiative is geared toward protecting road workers from other drivers in the area at the...Read More - Top 4 hazards in the construction industry
May 1, 2015
The construction industry is very dangerous. Roughly 20 percent of all work-related fatalities happened in the construction industry in 2013, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Construction workers in Pennsylvania should be aware of the dangers they face while working. Employers also need to be aware of the hazards so they can take steps to keep workers safe by reducing hazards and accidents in the industry. Many hazards put construction workers at risk...Read More