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- Pittsburgh area parents could be affected by stroller recall
Jan 18, 2013
Parent s of young children may be aware of the popularity of Bugaboo strollers. Upon learning that they are going to have a child, parents throughout the nation add the strollers to their baby registry or purchase the stroller themselves. Pittsburgh is one of the places in which this is likely happening. These parents will likely be interested to know that certain Bugaboo strollers have recently been recalled. The models included are "Cameleon" and "Donkey"...Read More - Ohio man struck by car faces long recovery
Jan 18, 2013
Accidents involving pedestrians and cars typically result in serious injuries or even death. One such recent pedestrian accident occurred on New Year's Eve and resulted in an Ohio man suffering a head injury and two shattered legs. According to police reports, the accident occurred during the early morning hours on New Year's Day. At this time, police believe a 46-year-old man was riding his bicycle when a 27-year-old man driving a Lincoln Town car struck...Read More - Lab errors could lead to misdiagnosis of medical condition
Jan 18, 2013
The misdiagnosis of a medical condition can be due to a variety of factors. While the most commonly thought of reason is likely the failure of a medical professional, in Pennsylvania or elsewhere, to pay attention to symptoms that indicate a medical condition, there are other situations where it can occur. Another reason for a failure to diagnose a condition could have to do with tests conducted. Errors occurring in the lab could lead to...Read More - Would law change reduce hit-and-run accidents in Pennsylvania?
Jan 18, 2013
When a driver who has been involved in an accident flees the scene there are multiple reasons the individual could choose to continue on. One of the possibilities is that the person behind the wheel is not aware that he or she has struck another vehicle or pedestrian. More commonly however it is related to the driver not wanting to be caught behind the wheel since he or she shouldn’t be there in the first...Read More - Hit-and-run accident in Allegheny County leaves woman dead
Jan 18, 2013
It is possible that the only thing worse than a loved one dying in an unexpected car accident is when the individual at fault for the accident immediately flees after the collision. This was the tragic outcome of a pedestrian accident that occurred earlier this month in Allegheny County. The victim was a 56-year-old woman. According to law enforcement the incident occurred in the middle of the night-between 4 and 4:45 a.m., when the woman...Read More - Hulk Hogan files lawsuit citing unnecessary surgeries
Jan 18, 2013
Each day throughout the nation, including the state of Pennsylvania, individuals seek help for medical conditions. Depending on the medical issue it is possible that a doctor or other health care provider will direct the patient that surgery is in his or her best interest. This is what allegedly happened to former professional wrestler Hulk Hogan. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, had multiple surgeries on his spine reportedly based on recommendations by his...Read More - Man dies after wandering away from nursing home
Jan 17, 2013
Individuals throughout the Pittsburgh area rely upon nursing homes to care for their loved ones who are in need of round-the-clock care. As the baby boomer generation ages the reliance upon nursing home and assisted living facilities will likely only continue to grow. Unfortunately, despite people moving their loved ones into the homes to keep them safe, they can be injured or die should certain precautions not be taken. This is sadly illustrated in the...Read More - Toddler pajamas recalled by Target
Jan 17, 2013
It is fair to say that most parents would count their children as the most precious things in their lives. For this reason parents and other caregivers often go out of their way to only purchase and use products that will be beneficial to their children and not harm them. Unfortunately these items which are meant to be safe to use with youngsters often are not. There are many reasons why a product may be...Read More - Extreme dog bite leads to reattachment of boy’s nose
Jan 17, 2013
Each day throughout the Pittsburgh area individuals are injured through no fault of their own. While we often cover car accidents in this blog, there are of course other ways in which people can be hurt. Sometimes the injuries are suffered as a result of animal bites. Dogs are the animal most often involved and the extent of injuries varies widely depending on the circumstances. Recently what can likely be considered a more extreme incident...Read More - ‘Huffing’ a factor in fatal accident on I-79
Jan 16, 2013
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 the wheel of a car was not intoxicated due to alcohol or other substances. While any accident can result in injuries, in the worst cases death ensues. Pittsburgh area readers likely remember a fatal accident...Read More