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PA State Troopers attacked: one injured, one killed

Sep 13, 2014

On Friday evening, two Pennsylvania State Troopers were ambushed by unknown assailants in the parking lot of the Blooming Grove barracks in Pike County, northeastern PA. Investigators say the attack took place shortly before 11 p.m. on Friday night. On Saturday morning, the PA State Police held a live news conference from the 911 Center in Pike County. PA State Police Commissioner Frank Noonan told those watching that the attack was an all-out "ambush" and...

Workplace deaths down in 2013

Sep 12, 2014

In many cases where a worker is hurt in the course of his or her employment, the injuries are not considered too serious. In other instances however, they are so serious that they result in death. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2013, fatal workplace accidents actually declined. The preliminary numbers indicate that as compared to 2012 when 4,628 people died while completing a work related task, in 2013, that number was...

Settlement reached in case where pedestrian suffered brain damage

Sep 8, 2014

Following a fatal motor vehicle accident it is possible that the family of an individual who dies will decide to file a lawsuit against the individual or entities responsible for the death. While a wrongful death lawsuit cannot undo the harm that was done that led to the death, it may provide a sense of closure to those left behind as well as financial damages that could help day-to-day living a bit easier to handle...

Dallas Helps: ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and donation

Sep 5, 2014

As the awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, otherwise known as Lou Gehrig's disease, has taken storm on social media everywhere via the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, Dallas Hartman of Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. and many of his associates were tasked by friends and family to partake. In response to their various individual challenges, everyone at the office put their heads together and came up with a fun, interesting, and different take on the challenge. When...

Workers’ compensation approved for company picnic injury

Sep 5, 2014

Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyers Workers' compensation for a game of kick ball? That's right. Companies have their employees participate in non-work activities usually at least once a year, whether at a team-building exercise or company picnic. Although many of the "activities" at company picnics do not require participation, there are trust exercises and other situations where an employee can be urged to place him- or herself in harm's way. When this is the case, that...

Employers can take steps to reduce musculoskeletal disorders

Sep 4, 2014

When many think about injuries suffered at work they think about major incidents that lead to catastrophic injuries. This is not the only way in which someone might be hurt however. Musculoskeletal disorders can impact individuals who work in a variety of different types of jobs. Sometimes referred to as MSDs, these disorders impact tendons, nerves and muscles. While virtually anyone could find that they are suffering from one of these injuries–which often affect the...

Airport employee hurt in vehicle accident

Sep 3, 2014

Being hurt on the job can be devastating for you and your family. When an employer gives you a dangerous task, or even if it's a menial task but an unknown danger is lurking around the corner, you may have a workers' compensation claim against the employer or company for which you work. It's important that if you are put into this situation that you have a quality workers' compensation advocate on your side. On...

Construction worker injured in accident involving circular saw

Aug 29, 2014

There are multiple ways in which a construction worker might be injured in the course of his or her job. In addition to being hurt by a falling object, they themselves could fall resulting in serious injury. The tools they use can also pose a risk to their health. A man in another state is dealing with that reality now. He was injured while using a circular saw. Though it is not clear what the...

Erie motorcycle accident takes Millcreek man’s life

Aug 29, 2014

Erie motorcycle accidents attorneys It seems we have been reading more and more tragic stories about fatal motorcycle accidents of late. And this after a promising beginning to the summer in northwestern PA, where motorcycle accidents were significantly down from previous years. We can now add another one of those accidents to the list after a terrible accident has taken the life of a local man. Millcreek Township accident ends tragically On Thursday evening, a...

Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

Aug 27, 2014

Pennsylvania TBI Attorney In recent months, we have received a lot of inquiries about traumatic brain cases. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be worse than any broken bone, or even the loss of an extremity. What's worse, a TBI can cost the victim and his or her family thousands, even millions beyond what they thought would eventually owe in hospital bills. However, insurance companies often take advantage of those they insure and attempt to...