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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...

Compensation for shooting and hunting accident victims

Oct 3, 2014

A Mercer County shooting victim is litigating his personal injury claim against the shooter and the shooter's homeowner's insurance company. After a verbal confrontation, the shooter followed the victim to a local convenience store. When the victim tried to leave the store, the shooter was knocked to the ground, causing his hand gun to discharge. The bullet entered the victim's right shoulder and traveled through his body striking his spinal cord, lung, and ribs before...

Does staffing affect on the job illness and injuries for nurses?

Oct 1, 2014

When most people hear that someone has been hurt while working it is likely assume that individual works in the field of construction or in an industrial setting. While it is of course true that workers are hurt (sometimes seriously) in these settings, they are not the only places where workplace injuries in the state of Pennsylvania occur. For example, in the field of health care workers, nurses can be hurt while working at hospitals...

IUDs being pushed on sexually active teenage girls

Oct 1, 2014

It is now being recommended that teenage girls who are sexually active should steer clear of the birth control pill and look toward IUDs and hormonal implants to control their menstrual cycles, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In addition, the AAP says that condoms should also be used by sexually active teens to prevent the exchange of sexually transmitted diseases. Currently, condoms are the most commonly used birth control selection among teenagers...

General Motors ignition switch death tolls rises

Sep 30, 2014

General Motors is reporting that they are responsible for at least twenty-three deaths and sixteen serious injuries for accidents that involved defective ignition switches. Ken Feinberg, the "compensation expert" hired by GM to figure out whose claims were acceptable updated the total and posted it on the internet on yesterday. Feinberg told reporters that, since August, he has received at least 153 wrongful death claims and that only 23 of them are legitimate. The total...