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- More darkness equals more pedestrian accidents
Nov 8, 2013
Along with most of the country, Ohio residents recently turned their clocks back one hour. While the initial extra hour of sleep may have been welcomed, there are negative aspects related to the end to daylight saving time that both drivers and pedestrians should consider. Ohioans typically work until 5 or 6 p.m. With the end of daylight saving time, this means many will be leaving work when it's getting dark or already dark. It...Read More - Failure to diagnose leaves Ohio woman partially paralyzed
Nov 8, 2013
Most people don't like going to the doctor and only do so when absolutely necessary. When a person exhibits odd symptoms or is experiencing pain or discomfort they often seek professional medical advice. Patients rely upon the skills and expertise of doctors and nurses and entrust their health, wellbeing and lives to these medical professionals. A woman was recently awarded a $2.3 million dollar settlement by an Ohio university related to injuries she suffered that...Read More - Alcohol suspected in car accident that leaves Ford City man dead
Nov 4, 2013
An Armstrong County man was killed on Sunday morning in a two-car accident. The 37-year-old man from Cherry Run Road in Ford City was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. The two-car pile-up shut down Route 422 for nearly seven hours while first responders and clean-up crews worked to clear the scene. Kittanning, Rayburn, and Elderton fire departments all responded to assist police. Officials have initially stated alcohol is a likely factor in...Read More - Couple sues hospital over medical test mix-up
Nov 1, 2013
From the moment a couple learns they are expecting a child, preparations begin. Sadly, some couples are forced to put their plans of becoming parents on hold as complications result in the loss of a baby during the early weeks of pregnancy. Women who learn they are carrying a baby outside of their uterus often either naturally abort the baby or are forced to take medical action to end the pregnancy. Women who are impacted...Read More - Falls are the biggest cause of TBI, elderly most often affected
Nov 1, 2013
Most people are aware of how devastating a traumatic brain injury can be for the person who experiences it as well as his or her family. These injuries can occur as a result of many different situations. One of the first things that likely comes to mind when one hears that someone has suffered a TBI is that it occurred in a motor vehicle accident. While this is a way that TBIs are inflicted, many...Read More - Ohio man dies after being struck by van
Nov 1, 2013
As the air temperatures cool and the leaves turn, residents across Ohio are busy preparing for the impending winter. For many Ohioans, one fall ritual involves the raking and bagging of leaves. For one Ohio man, what began as an afternoon spent raking leaves and readily his yard for winter, quickly turned into a tragedy. Around 2:30 p.m. police report that the driver of a van traveling through a Youngstown residential neighborhood appeared to lose...Read More - Youngstown car accident sends three to St. Elizabeth’s
Nov 1, 2013
A car accident in Youngstown's East Side sent three people to the hospital on Thursday afternoon. The accident took place at the intersection of Oak Street and Fruit Street near the Six Brothers Food Mart and Six Brothers Auto Sales. The accident involved a minivan and a pickup truck. Passersby said the minivan was approaching Fruit Street on U.S. Route 422 (Oak Street) when it slid through the intersection and plowed into the truck. The...Read More - Recent rash of home explosions call for greater safety implications
Oct 31, 2013
A home explosion happened just hours from Pennsylvania in Danville, Virginia on Tuesday evening and whether or not it was caused by a defective insecticide is still yet to be determined. As the tri-state region has already been affected by a number of these explosions recently, it's time homeowners begin to take a serious look at the safety of their surroundings. The explosion is said to have been caused by a chemical used to get...Read More - New software slows down workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania
Oct 31, 2013
Workers in all types of jobs could find themselves falling ill or becoming injured while working. Sometimes when this happens they are unable to work for a period of time. During that healing period it is not uncommon for medical and living expenses to add up. Workers' compensation benefits are designed to help workers who find themselves in that position, cover those expenses. As regular readers of this blog are likely aware most employers in...Read More - Grove City YMCA’s “Program Arena” grand opening to be held Nov. 2
Oct 31, 2013
Due in part to a generous donation from Dallas W. Hartman, P.C., the Grove City YMCA will hold their grand opening for their new “Program Arena” on Saturday, November 2nd, at 6 in the evening. The YMCA’s Program Arena will allow members in the community of all ages to engage in more acitivities and allow them the convenience of participating in programs that used to held simultaneously, that will now be held at different, sometimes multiple,...Read More