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- Apps developed to try to improve driving behaviors
Apr 19, 2013
The term "app" has entered the vocabulary of many individuals throughout the nation, including many residents of Western Pennsylvania. When an issue arises the initial response for many these days is that there must be an app that can be downloaded onto a device to help to address it. Some drivers may already be aware of apps that are designed to improve how someone behind the wheel of a car drives. Parents of new teen...Read More - Explosion at Pennsylvania natural gas facility leads to death
Apr 19, 2013
Whether we want to consider it or not, nearly every workplace has the potential to be a dangerous place. While this is true, some are clearly more likely to be home to work accidents that result in death. Locations were flammable substances are used or stored are an example of one of these workplaces. Earlier this week an explosion occurred at a Pennsylvania natural gas facility. The owner of the business indicated that the incident...Read More - Pennsylvania municipalities face high workers’ comp premiums
Apr 19, 2013
It is fair to say that most Pittsburgh area residents take comfort in the knowledge that if a fire breaks out, there are fire departments ready, willing and able to come to their aid. In addition to saving structures, in more extreme situations, they save lives as well. For the dangers surrounding those activities, it is probably expected that fire fighters receive a certain level of compensation. An adequate amount of funds for any injuries...Read More - Tricycles the subject of recent recall
Apr 19, 2013
With the arrival of spring in the Pittsburgh area it is likely that many children are reveling in the ability to once again play outside without having to bundle up to fight the cold. The snow melting brings with it the chance to get toys out of the garage that have been stored for the winter, such as bicycles, scooters, and for younger children, tricycles. Parents of children who ride a specific tricycle model sold...Read More - Judgment of $130M in cerebral palsy birth injury case
Apr 19, 2013
Regardless of how one looks at it, birth injuries are a terrible thing. The thought of a newborn baby suffering a life altering injury before even having a chance to live a normal life is heartbreaking and sadly occurs all too often in Western Pennsylvania and throughout the nation. In addition to physical difficulties a baby may be left with, those injuries can take a financial toll as well. It is not uncommon for such...Read More - Hepatitis C criminal trial to be delayed?
Apr 19, 2013
In previous posts we have written about the many individuals throughout the nation who contracted hepatitis C, allegedly due to the actions of a lab technician who worked at a series of hospitals around the country, including Exeter. The infection was reportedly spread when the man diverted narcotics meant for those patients using an infected syringe. As a result of contracting the disease, some individuals have filed a civil medical malpractice lawsuit. Perhaps not surprisingly...Read More - Road conditions, tires, possible causes of fatal crash
Apr 19, 2013
Often when car accidents occur in the Pittsburgh area, they are due to something the person behind the wheel does. This is of course not the only reason that car crashes occur however. At times the condition of the road or vehicle can play a role. Both of these appear to have contributed to causing a fatal collision that happened earlier this month on Ohio River Boulevard. Authorities indicate that the early morning crash occurred...Read More - Air bag issues prompt automobile recalls
Apr 17, 2013
Automobile makers throughout the world take steps with each model to make their vehicles safe for its occupants. Many of these safety features, such as airbags, are standard throughout the industry. Each day throughout the Pittsburgh area individuals who are involved in motor vehicle accidents are saved by these airbags. These lives that are saved illustrate how effective these safety features can be. Recently, four major carmakers issued a recall of their cars due to...Read More - Charter bus strikes travelers in disabled car on I-70
Apr 17, 2013
Generally, drivers have a responsibility to pay attention to their surroundings when driving at any time of the day, or night. The legal duty is intended to protect not only the driver, but anyone else who may be on the road. Drivers owe a duty to passengers, pedestrians and other motorists. Nonetheless, motor vehicle accidents can occur, and each accident may involve a complex array of circumstances. The Ohio State Patrol says that a driver...Read More - Worker hurt after becoming wedged under equipment
Apr 12, 2013
Depending on an employee's workplace a worker fall can be devastating. While a trip and fall in an office can of course result in injury to an employee, falls that can occur in industrial settings can lead to even more catastrophic injuries. These occur throughout the nation including the in the Pittsburgh area. Last month a Pennsylvania man was apparently hurt in a fall while working. He was reportedly in the process of unloading a...Read More