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- Car accident splits vehicle in half
May 1, 2013
Last week, a high-speed accident resulted in a car that was torn to pieces. One passenger was a casualty of the car accident. Pennsylvania State Police report that a 2000 Honda Civic was driving at high speeds southbound along Route 563 when it collided into a utility pole. A passenger of the vehicle died at the scene after he was ejected from the car. According to initial investigations, the motorist of the speeding car failed...Read More - Italian disaster in the kitchen
May 1, 2013
If you are a huge Italian food lover, you may have heard of Giada De Laurentiis. She is famous for her ability to create delectable Italian dishes. Moreover, this entrepreneur also has cookware. Unfortunately, one of her cooking items is being recalled, as the product defect creates risk of harm in the kitchen. Wilton Industries and Target are recalling approximately 148,700 Giada De Laurentiis Ceramic Lasagna Pans. According to reports, the cooking items can fall...Read More - Western Pennsylvania bus and train collision leaves 1 dead
May 1, 2013
Most days throughout the state of Pennsylvania, different modes of transportation interact with little of no trouble in the quest to deliver riders to their destinations. Unfortunately, one day late last month an incident occurred involving a train and a bus which resulted in injuries to several riders and left another dead. The collision took place in Butler County. The bus involved in the accident was actually one from the county's BART fleet. For some...Read More - Family awarded $17.5M after son suffers severe brain injury
Apr 29, 2013
When assessing a patient and devising a treatment plan, doctors must consider numerous factors. In many cases, doctors are called upon to weigh the risks vs. benefits to a patients and must often make difficult decisions. When a doctor chooses to gamble with a medical decision, however, medical errors can occur that can result in a patient suffering serious and permanent injuries. The family of a 24-year-old man was recently awarded a settlement of $17.5...Read More - Karen Rohan Fund benefit spaghetti dinner to held April 28 from 1 to 5
Apr 28, 2013
Today, the Karen Rohan Fund spaghetti dinner benefit will be held at the West Middlesex VFW. The dinner will be held from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and there is take-out available if you would like to contribute, but cannot stay. In addition, Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. will continue to donate $1 for every new “Like” our Dallas Helps Facebook fan page receives, so please continue to “Like” and share our page. To can learn...Read More - Accident scenes often lead to additional crashes in Pennsylvania
Apr 26, 2013
Car accidents are just one of many ways in which a Pittsburgh resident could be injured. While many may not think about it, once an accident occurs, the scene itself can become a dangerous location as well. At times such a scene can prove to be a distraction for drivers leading to crashes with other vehicles. In addition, emergency workers called to the scene to assist can also be at risk. Two of the most...Read More - Family seeks compensation for death of loved one in hospital
Apr 26, 2013
Situations that could lead to a medical malpractice claim occur much more often than anyone likely wants to think about. In medical facilities throughout the nation, including the Pittsburgh area, mistakes, omissions and outright accidents due to negligence are regularly happening. Sometimes these problems are obvious. Other times however, they are not easy to uncover. Regardless of the form it takes, it is possible that the injured patient or that person's family may be able...Read More - Pennsylvania casino faces lawsuit for allegedly defective chair
Apr 26, 2013
For many residents of Pennsylvania, there is nothing more enjoyable than spending the day or evening at a casino in front of a slot machine. While many who participate in this activity likely have ideas about how they would like the visit to end-preferably with a nice bundle of money-it is fair to say that few expect to leave the vicinity injured, due to ways in which the casino is maintained. That thought became a...Read More - Hospital creates newsletter focused on medical mistakes committed
Apr 26, 2013
Patients at hospitals throughout the nation suffer injuries at the hands of the very individuals charged with improving their health. In many instances the inclination of those involved is to try to hide the infraction that constitutes hospital negligence, particularly in cases where the outcome is not serious. Applying the theory that the best way to address problems is to identify them, this is not beneficial. One hospital in another state has taken a different...Read More - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Apr 24, 2013
Car accidents occur all too frequently in the Pittsburgh area. In the worst cases they result in serious injuries, sometimes even death. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation cares about the lives of residents of the state. Accordingly, in observance of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it is reminding drivers of behaviors that should and should not be undertaken while driving to help reduce the number of fatal accidents. The topic is a good one as...Read More