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Compensation for pedestrians hit by buses

Oct 17, 2014

A pedestrian accident involving a New Castle, PA man and a New Castle Transit bus occurred Monday, October 13. The New Castle man was hit by a bus on Garfield Avenue and is said to be in critical condition after suffering head injuries. From the accident scene, he was flown to St. Elizabeth's Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio to receive treatment. Cases involving pedestrians being hit by buses This is not the only example of...

Medical Malpractice in Ebola Outbreak Connected to Eastern Ohio

Oct 16, 2014

Medical Malpractice has led to two hospital workers of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas contracting the Ebola virus. "Sloppy" Ebola protocol has led to over 40 healthcare workers potentially being exposed to the virus. The hospital staff did not wear the proper protective equipment while treating the patient with Ebola. Malpractice was committed because the hospital should have had protocol set up to both quarantine the patient and require hospital staff to wear...

General Motors faulty ignition switch deaths on the rise

Oct 13, 2014

The amount of deaths caused by General Motors' defective ignition switches has now more than doubled from the number GM said it was responsible for just a few weeks ago. A new report shows that the "compensation expert" that GM hired has now granted eligibility for at least twenty-seven claims from families who argue they've lost a loved one because of the defective devices. Before hiring the compensation expert, a man who was also hired...

Police question suspects in fatal hit-and-run accident

Oct 12, 2014

Hit-and-run accidents that cause the death of a loved one can be difficult to wrap your head around. Why someone would leave a victim to die after they just hit them with their vehicle is also a difficult thing to understand, but psychologists say that it's a fight-or-flight gut reaction that is non-discriminant to any one particular personality type. If you have lost someone to a hit-an-run pedestrian accident, you will need an experienced attorney...

Hermitage accident seriously injures two

Oct 10, 2014

Mixing dangerous intersections and negligent drivers is a recipe for disaster. Now that the days are getting shorter and leaves on the road can make conditions dangerous, it is important that drivers pay attention to detail when navigating highways and local roads. The majority of accidents take place at intersections, so it is particularly important watch all directions when approaching one. Being a defensive driver can save your life. If you have been injured in...

Medical malpractice a serious factor in Ebola outbreak

Oct 10, 2014

A Texas hospital made a grave medical malpractice mistake when it sent a man from Liberia home with Ebola-like symptoms in the middle of the global Ebola outbreak scare. According to sources, hospital staff new the man was from Ebola-ravaged western Africa and sent him home without doing any of the proper Ebola testing. This Texas hospital's error has put at least forty-six people from Dallas at serious risk. If the hospital had followed basic...

Two men hurt when Grove City trench caves in

Oct 8, 2014

Jobs that require physical labor have the highest amount of workers' compensation claims. That's not to say that men and women who do those job aren't careful and safe, but the duties that they must perform can place them in harm's way. Even when all safety precautions are properly taken, there are still times when things go wrong people end up hurt. When you are hurt on the job there is a good chance that...

Ohio policeman injured in pedestrian hit-and-run

Oct 6, 2014

Hit-and-run accidents can devastate individuals and their families. Victims are often left seriously injured or worse. Their families can suffer, especially if the victim is the primary source of money. As medical bills add up and missed time at work wreaks havoc on your bank account, you will need a qualified and experienced personal injury attorney to be your advocate in court and during negotiations. Last Wednesday, a member of the Lake Milton Police Department...

One dead in Youngstown motorcycle accident

Oct 5, 2014

Motorcycle accidents usually end in tragedy. The lack of protection a motorcyclist possesses can leave them seriously injured or worse. Many bikers who get into accidents suffer from traumatic brain injuries, broken bones, deep lacerations, and even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). On Wednesday, 3 October, a man on a motorcycle was tragically killed in an accident in Youngstown. According to police, the motorcyclist and another vehicle crash into each other at approximately 1 p.m. The accident...

Three teens die from traumatic brain injuries over the last week

Oct 4, 2014

Traumatic brain injuries have come to the forefront of discussion in the United States over the past two years. This is in large part due to the tragic stories about former NFL players that have been highlighted on sports and news stations. Those who suffer from a traumatic brain injury may have lasting effects that can plague them for the rest of their lives. Over the last week, there have been three deaths associated with...