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Pedestrian accidents involving motorized bikes

Jun 13, 2014

Pedestrian accidents involving people on bikes are an all too common scenario in western Pennsylvania. People who are hit while riding their bikes have a good chance of getting seriously injured or even killed because of the lack of protection they have. If you have been injured in a bicycle accident, please call the pedestrian accidents lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. for a free consultation at 800-777-4081. But what happens when the bicycle being...

Truck accidents often caused by lack of sleep

Jun 12, 2014

Truck accidents often end tragically for everyone involved. When a commercial tractor trailer driver falls asleep at the wheel, the truck becomes a multi-ton death machine, barreling down roads at speeds of more than eighty miles per hour. If you have been injured in a truck accident, or if you have lost someone close to because of a negligent truck driver, please call the truck accidents lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. to speak to...

Workplace accident at Amazon warehouse claims life of worker

Jun 11, 2014

It used to be that when someone needed something they would hope in their car and drive to the nearest store carrying the desired item. With the ease of online shopping however, many people turn to their computers. Amazon is often the first stop and with a couple clicks of the mouse, the necessary shopping may be complete and almost like magic, the item will arrive on the doorstep a few days later. While the...

Motorcycle accidents: Ohio man killed in Port Clinton pile-up

Jun 10, 2014

Motorcycle accidents usually provide deadly outcomes. The lack of protection for motorcyclists and their passengers coupled with the negligence of other drivers who fail to acknowledge bikers on the road can lead to a tragic end for many motorcycle accidents. If you have been in a motorcycle accident and need a strong advocate on your side, call Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. today. A man on his motorcycle from Boardman, Ohio was killed on Saturday night...

Car accidents: mother of one-year-old dies in Ohio crash

Jun 9, 2014

Fatal car accidents happen within seconds and change victims' families' lives forever. This is especially so when the victims of these car accidents have young children and a full life yet to live. If you have lost someone close to you in a fatal motor vehicle accident, please call the car accidents lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. today to talk to an intake specialist about your possible claim. This past Friday, a woman from...

Workers’ compensation: OSHA to address hazardous chemicals

Jun 8, 2014

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a new standard concerning the manner that hazardous chemicals are handled at work. Failure to abide by this standard will, of course, result in an OSHA citation and possible workers' compensation claims. In 5 million workplaces in the United States, there are 43 million workers dealing with these chemicals. The chemicals can be used in a wide variety of occupations. The workers dealing with these chemicals can include...

Jun 4, 2014

Now that the calendar indicates it is June, the temperatures throughout Western Pennsylvania will likely soon heat up. While after a long, cold winter, many who reside in the area probably welcome higher temperatures, for some individuals it can be dangerous. This is particularly true for those who must work outside in extremely hot temperatures. In an effort to keep those who work outside safe, each year since 2011, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational...

Pedestrian accidents: hit-and-run suspect comes forward

Jun 3, 2014

Hit-and-run pedestrian accidents can be a complete disaster. Not only is there a victim left badly injured or killed, but a search for the guilty party must be conducted. Hit-and-run suspect searches can go for years and some are never solved. Others are caught shortly after the accident because of their own stupidity. Fleeing the scene of an accident, especially when someone is seriously injured or killed, most often comes as a result of the...

Trucking accidents: ten members of Ohio National Guard injured

Jun 2, 2014

Trucking accidents can be devastating. When a trucker loses control of his or her multi-ton tractor trailer, the result is an out-of-control death machine barreling down highways and residential roads at speeds of up to eighty or ninety miles per hour. The trucking accidents attorneys at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. have been representing people who were injured due to the negligence of truck drivers and trucking companies for more than twenty-five years. If you have...

Falls from ladders a workplace issue

May 30, 2014

Though few people likely spend much time thinking about it, some occupations throughout the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area require the use of ladders. Since falls from this type of equipment can have devastating results, it is best when employers did another way for workers to complete tasks without using a ladder. Because this is not always possible, employers should also disseminate ladder safety protocol to workers for whom it is relevant. The first thing workers should...