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- Comedic actor recovering from serious brain injury caused by fall
Jan 11, 2013
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 that this is not always the case. As Hilary Clinton returns to work after a hospital stay due to medical complications connected to a concussion she sustained after fainting, news broke of the brain injury...Read More - Electric cars more often involved in pedestrian accidents
Jan 11, 2013
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 likely agree that it is a good idea for drivers to pay attention to their surroundings and watch for pedestrians. In certain situations when a vehicle is barreling toward a pedestrian it may be possible...Read More - Heavy equipment at construction sites poses safety hazard
Jan 11, 2013
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 the completion of a project in a timely manner, they can be dangerous. One of these types of equipment is an excavator. Recently a worker in another state who was injured when he was struck...Read More - Infant death risk unaffected by antidepressants during pregnancy
Jan 11, 2013
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 of pregnant women facing a take or not take decision. The report has researchers stating that a common antidepressant does not increase the risks of delivering a stillborn child or causing infant deaths. Published in...Read More - Information coming to light regarding deadly bus accident
Jan 11, 2013
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 from operating in the country. It reportedly has a history of violating Department of Transportation regulations. Mi Joo Tour & Travel Ltd., which is based in Vancouver, Canada, has been accused of additional violations related...Read More - Prison sentence for tow truck driver who caused fatal crash
Jan 9, 2013
The powers that be in the state of Pennsylvania take car accidents that result in injuries to individuals very seriously. Accordingly, in some cases it is possible that the person responsible for the accident will find themselves facing criminal charges. A tow truck driver from the Pittsburgh area is facing that reality. The driver, a 51-year-old man, was driving his truck on Penn Hills last May when it crossed over into oncoming traffic. When this...Read More - Baby sleepers recalled for risk of mold
Jan 9, 2013
Parents throughout the Pittsburgh area will likely want to take note. Another children's product has been recalled for dangers it potentially poses to babies using it. It is possible that the product, Fisher-Price's Newborn Rock 'N Play Sleeper, could develop pockets of mold. The mold could cause the babies to develop infections and possibly experience other respiratory issues. The recall was issues by Fisher-Price. The sleeper is described as a metal frame which holds a...Read More - Too much anesthesia brings brain damage to teen mom
Jan 9, 2013
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 anesthesia so the baby could be delivered Caesarian, and the medication error led to a disabling level of brain damage to the young woman and an increased responsibility for her family to care for her...Read More - First-time DUI drivers may face ignition interlocks
Jan 9, 2013
Vehicle operators in Pittsburgh and elsewhere convicted of drunk driving may face required installation of special ignition interlock devices following a recommendation made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The NTSB has been joined by AAA in calling for interlock installations. When the devices detect and measure intoxication levels that exceed legal limits, the vehicles will not start. These devices are called "alcohol-ignition interlocks." The vehicle will not start until the driver breathes into...Read More - Cellphone use among pedestrians cause for concern
Jan 8, 2013
In recent years, much attention has been given to the dangers associated with distracted driving. Researchers have linked distracting behaviors such as texting while driving with an increase in car accidents. As a result many states, including Ohio, have banned texting while driving. It turns out; however, that cellphones may be just as distracting and dangerous to pedestrians. Results of a new study published in the Journal of Injury Prevention; show that one in three...Read More