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Jun 29, 2014

A newspaper investigation into hazardous chemical spills on the nation's rail lines and roadways shows Ohio ranks high on the list nationwide. The Dayton Daily News reports that since 2005 Ohio has had 256 serious incidents involving hazardous material releases during transport. That puts the state third in the nation behind only California and Texas. Those serious incidents in Ohio include one death from exposure to hazardous material and six deaths from the truck crashes involving...

July safety tips from your friends at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C.

Jun 28, 2014

Above all, it is important to stay safe around the holidays. Especially during the summer months when parents are more lax and parties can tend to get out of hand, it is imperative that the proper safety precautions are taken and that you always have a plan if something does go terribly wrong. If for some reason you are unfortunately hurt over the 4th of July weekend, call the personal injury attorneys at Dallas W...

Workers’ Compensation: man burned at Ohio industrial plant

Jun 26, 2014

Being hurt on the job can affect you and your family for the rest of your lives. Sustaining serious injuries on the job site can mean the difference between living the lives you've always dreamed of and being forced to just get by under disability as the medical bills and life's surprises loom in the background. If you have been hurt at work through no fault of your own and you think you may have...

Construction workers injured in scaffolding collapse

Jun 25, 2014

In previous posts we have written about the danger falls pose to workers in various occupations. Those who work in the field of construction are some of the workers who fall into this category. Recently two construction workers were injured while working in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The incident occurred in the early afternoon while the men worked on a hotel. They were injured when the scaffolding being used on the project collapsed...

Class action: insurance bad faith claims with Public Storage

Jun 25, 2014

Insurance fraud is when someone knowingly lies to receive some sort of benefit to which they are not entitled, or denies a benefit to whom a benefit is entitled. Recently, Public Storage and their third party insurance providers, particularly Willis Insurance, New Hampshire Insurance, and Perfect Solution Storage Insurance, have undergone public scrutiny as a result of their alleged bad faith practices and now have a class action suit pending against them. There have been...

Car accidents: Butler woman & mother of 3 dies in head-on crash

Jun 20, 2014

Car accidents that take the lives of loved ones are tragic and extremely difficult to grasp when you're trying to put the pieces of your life and your families' lives back together. If you have been in an accident, call the car accidents lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. today at 800-777-4081. A disturbing scene unfolded in Butler County on Wednesday night when a 38-year-old deranged man drove head on into a 36-year-old mother of...

Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. firm employees run Jameson Hospital Run for Your Life 5k/10k

Jun 18, 2014

The attorneys and other employees at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. love to help the communities in which they live. With the annual Jameson Hospital "Run for your Heart" 5k/10k coming up, we knew that Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. and Dallas Helps charities would be well represented. This year, Gina, Caitlin, Nicole, and Nicole's daughter decided to represent the firm in downtown New Castle for the race and they had an outstanding time! Started by the...

GM defective products and recalls back in the news

Jun 18, 2014

GM is recalling more than half a million Chevrolet Camaros due to defective products. The component in question this time? You guessed it – a faulty ignition switch. Late last week, General Motor announced it would be recalling 511,508 of the muscle cars worldwide. The recall comes after mounting complaints that, like its other recalled vehicles, the car could be shut off by a driver bumping the ignition with his or her knees. As class...

Workers’ Compensation: 3 men injured during industrial explosion

Jun 17, 2014

Our Workers' Compensation attorneys at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. are particularly familiar with industrial accidents and explosions. In Pennsylvania, industrial plants are still alive and thriving – particularly in western PA and eastern Ohio where many peoples' lives and well-being revolve around blue-collar jobs at factories and mills. If you have been injured in an industrial accident and believe that you are entitled to workers' compensation, please call the Pennsylvania workers' compensation attorneys at Dallas...

Pedestrian accidents: woman hit near Edinboro

Jun 17, 2014

Pedestrian accidents that involve hit-and-run drivers can be especially difficult for the victim and his or her family members. When an innocent person is walking down the street and gets blindsided by a negligent and/or drunk driver, and the suspect flees the scene, gathering witnesses to get a good ID on the suspect and the investigation that ensues can be time-consuming and rigorous. Sometimes, even when a suspect is found, it can be hard for...