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- How dangerous are trucks on the roads?
Jun 9, 2017
While traveling on the roads in the Pittsburgh area, or anywhere in the United States, you may be sharing the roads with dangerous vehicles that you generally take for granted — trucks. Trucks play a vital role in the American economy. Whenever you enter a grocery store, department store, furniture store or appliance store, more likely than not, everything under the store’s roof was delivered via truck. Semi-trucks are typically far larger and heavier than...Read More - America loses a hero who died following his work at ground zero
Jun 7, 2017
Like most other people throughout the country, people in the Pittsburgh area will never forget the incredible heroism of hundreds of first responders on that fateful day of 9/11. New York City firefighter Raymond J. Pfeifer was not working on that beautiful autumn Tuesday morning; he was enjoying a round of golf with fellow firefighters. But when he learned of the plane crash, they immediately ended their round and headed right for ground zero. Pfeifer...Read More - Who is responsible for dangerous products?
May 31, 2017
Although the United States has various laws in place to protect consumers, on occasion an error may cause a hazardous product out on the market, jeopardizing the health and well-being of customers. This may occur from an oversight during the design process, inferior or flawed parts, or in factories where food is being produced, the element of a hazardous disease or tarnished food. While one may think that only the producer or manufacturer of the...Read More - Learning about nursing home abuse in the United States
May 26, 2017
One of the most difficult decisions for a family is what to do with an elderly or disabled loved one who is no longer able to take care of him or herself. The natural aging process means that our bodies start to deteriorate and are more susceptible to injuries, illness and disease. This often means that an elderly loved one is now in need of constant care. Although many families throughout the United States, including...Read More - Accident in Washington Township claims a life, injures two
May 24, 2017
A recent accident on Route 66 in Washington Township, Pennsylvania, has left one dead and two others injured. Based on initial reports of what transpired, many are left wondering whether the accident could have been prevented. The accident occurred close to 9 a.m. on Monday morning at the intersection of Poke Run Church Road and Route 66 when one car on was attempted to make a left turn and was struck. A fourth car in...Read More - What’s a ‘survival action’ in Pennsylvania?
May 17, 2017
Pennsylvania has a proud and storied history. From being the state where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were written, debated, and signed to being the site of (arguably) the nation’s first capital, the Keystone State has always led the way in many legal areas. One way in which Pennsylvania may have influenced some later states in their legal structures is in the fact that the state’s constitution (as well as statute) provides that...Read More - On May Day, Pennsylvania remembers workplace deaths
May 12, 2017
“Ask not for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee,” runs a well-known line from literature. This year, on May first, however, the bell in nearby Pennsylvania steel town rang to remember workers who died on the job. That date, or ‘May Day,’ as it is often known, is generally considered a day to celebrate the achievements and consider the plight of men and women who do blue collar or manual labor. Unfortunately, for...Read More - What are the standards for design defects in Pennsylvania?
May 10, 2017
Pennsylvania residents generally expect that those items they purchase from reputable retailers will work for their intended purpose and do so in a reasonably safe manner. One reason that people have this expectation is that society has decided that everyone stands to gain when manufacturers and sellers are required to adhere to certain standards and regulations. When they don’t, and a product fails and causes injury, the injured party may be entitled to compensation. Several...Read More - Pennsylvania parents get large verdict for doctor mistake
May 3, 2017
Doctors and other medical professionals are expected to know how to proceed in medical emergencies, especially when they are performing a job within their particular specializations. One of the most important areas of medicine is obstetrics, in which physicians and nurses help in the lead up to, and process of, the birth of a child. Because there are two (or sometimes more) lives at stake, these procedures are very important to get right, no matter...Read More - How long does one have to sue for a Pennsylvania design defect?
Apr 28, 2017
Consumers in Pennsylvania generally expect that when they purchase a product, it will do what it is meant to do effectively and safely. When an item doesn’t do its job, or creates a situation in which a person using it can be hurt by it, the product might be considered defective. Under Pennsylvania law, a defect that causes an injury can create a cause of action against the manufacturer or seller of the product in...Read More