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Apr 10, 2013

Now that warmer weather is finally here, people all throughout Ohio are getting ready for their spring and summer outdoor activities. For many people, this means going out on a lake or river in a boat. If you are one of these people, it is important to take some time to understand the risks of boating and how to prevent them. Since most people think of boating as a fun recreational activity, they don't approach...

PennDOT releases 2012 motor vehicle accident statistics

Apr 5, 2013

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation recently released motor vehicle accident statistics for 2012. While the number of traffic-related fatalities in the state increased slightly over 2011, fatal car accidents still remain relatively low. That's good news and, according to state officials, can be largely attributed to new safety requirements and laws aimed to protect both adult and teen drivers. During 2012, Pennsylvania adopted a ban on texting while driving. State lawmakers also passed legislation related...

Passenger injured in rollover accident sues driver

Apr 2, 2013

Passengers who are involved in car accidents often sustain serious and debilitating injuries. In many cases, passengers are forced to suffer tremendous physical pain, mental anguish and financial hardship as a result of a driver's negligent actions. In many cases, passengers who sustain such injuries would be wise to pursue legal action. A passenger who was injured in a single rollover car accident recently filed a personal injury lawsuit against the man who was driving...

Woman who lost foot awarded more than $800,000 in med mal case

Apr 2, 2013

Upon falling ill, many individuals seek the advice of a medical professional. Doctors are highly educated and trained professionals who utilize a wealth of knowledge and diagnostic skills to appropriately assess and treat individual patients. In cases where a doctor fails to take steps to appropriately assess and diagnose a patient's condition, permanent injury and even death may result. A woman was recently awarded more than $800,000 in damages related to a medical malpractice lawsuit...

Driver files lawsuit after rear-ending slow moving truck

Mar 29, 2013

In many cases, accidents in which commercial vehicles are involved result from excessive speed. Just as dangerous, however, are commercial vehicles that travel on interstates and highways at excessively slow or reduced speeds. One woman recently filed a lawsuit against the driver of a tractor-trailer truck and his employer for a car and truck accident that occurred as a result of the truck driver allegedly driving too slowly. The car and truck accident occurred as...

For better patient care, keep healthcare workers safe

Mar 29, 2013

Whenever someone in the Pittsburgh area finds that they need to seek medical attention at a hospital, it is assumed that they will get the best care available. There are many factors that go into making sure patients at a hospital receive that care they expect. Some of those factors include making sure there are enough members on staff and that those members are well trained and qualified to provide the prescribed care. There are...

Heart attack leads to head-on crash in Shaler

Mar 27, 2013

Head-on automobile collision can be devastating no matter what the type of vehicle involved in the crash. Each day, these types of crashes occur in the Pittsburgh area for a variety of reasons, including slippery roads or distracted driving. In other cases drivers experiencing medical episodes are to blame for the collision. This was the case this past weekend in an accident that occurred on Shaler. A 90-year-old man reportedly suffered cardiac arrest and lost...

Can technology applied to figure skating help with birth injury?

Mar 27, 2013

For most parents throughout the Pittsburgh area the day their child enters the world is one of the best of their lives. When that child suffers a birth injury however, the joy of welcoming the newborn can be mixed with confusion, worry and fear. These feelings may arise when one's child is diagnosed with brachial plexus birth palsy. Also known as BPBP, this birth injury affects the use of the baby's arm and shoulder. While...

Death of Pennsylvania man due to fall at party prompts lawsuit

Mar 22, 2013

A party which turned to tragedy recently resulted in legal action. The family of a Pennsylvania man filed a wrongful death claim against the owner of the house in which the party was held, along with the catering company employed to provide refreshments that evening. While at the engagement party, the man fell backward down the basement steps, which were accessible because the door to the basement was open. As a result of falling down...

Death of baby due to carrier prompts lawsuit against manufacturer

Mar 22, 2013

Upon having a child most parents cannot imagine doing anything that would harm the little being. Accordingly, they go out of their way to keep them safe in nearly every situation, using only products believed to be safe for babies. Sadly, sometimes the products available for use with babies are not safe however, and cause injuries to the young children. In the worst situations, death ensues. This was the unfortunate case for a Pennsylvania family...