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It is likely that most people are aware of the hazards associated with working at a construction site in the state of Pennsylvania. The often perilous job sites and heavy equipment leave every day with potential for an injury inducing...
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Often when one hears that a worker has received workers' compensation benefits it is assumed that person was involved in some type of accident while on the job. The reality however is that the benefits are also available when a...
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In the case of most jobs, there are upsides and downsides. Being a valet in the Pittsburgh area is not an exception. Depending on where one works it is possible that the individual could make good tips. They may also...
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People of all ages are regularly told that they should drink more water to stay healthy. Accordingly, it is not uncommon to see individuals throughout Pittsburgh walking around with plastic and metal containers full of water. Within the past few...
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There are of course many reasons that car accidents occur some of which are within the control of the person behind the wheel. For instance, it is possible that many motor vehicle accidents could be prevented if an individual behind...
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When one most commonly thinks about situations in which a head injury, such as a concussion, is incurred, it is often in the context of a car accident. As a couple recent stories of brain injuries involving high profile individuals illustrates...
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In a previous post we wrote about the attempt of the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ban the sale of the popular magnetic toy spheres known as Buckyballs. The toys were found responsible for multiple internal injuries after children ingested...
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Car accidents often involve multiple vehicles colliding. In some situations however they may involve not another vehicle but rather a pedestrian. While there can be many reasons, often a combination, that result in an accident such as this, all would...
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Last week we wrote a post on the tragic fatal accident that occurred in Oregon in late December. Since then, new information has come to light regarding the matter which has led the United States to ban the bus company...
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The debate whether pregnant women should or should not take antidepressants continues to rage unabated. There are medical experts on both sides of this contentious issue. However, a new study may change some experts' minds and certainly ease the burden...
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Construction sites in the Pittsburgh area are clearly hazardous places to work. In addition to ever changing physical surroundings workers must often work around, and with, large pieces of construction equipment. While these pieces of heavy equipment are vital for...
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Many Pennsylvania parents know how hard it is to see their own child go through labor. When everything does not go smoothly, it can be even more trying. In one case, a girl had complications during her labor and received...
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