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- Pedestrian loses life in accident south of Pittsburgh
Aug 29, 2014
Pedestrians, unlike drivers, are unprotected when they walk on the sidewalks and pass crosswalks in Pennsylvania. However, they do have the law to protect them. Traffic regulations require drivers to yield to pedestrians while they are on crosswalks and intersections. Drivers are also required to steer clear of pedestrians walking along sidewalks. Nevertheless, there are still drivers who do not obey traffic rules and regulations and the safety of pedestrians. An Ellsworth man is facing...Read More - Falls often lead to injuries and nursing home deaths
Aug 27, 2014
To many Pennsylvanians, falls are just minor accidents. After a slip or a fall, a person often simply stands up and brushes the incident off. It may even come with a hearty laugh. However, falls are no laughing matter when it comes to the elderly in a nursing home. A simple fall can result in a nursing home death or injury to a resident. With the number of nursing home residents expected to increase to...Read More - What should Pennsylvanians do when medical malpractice occurs?
Aug 20, 2014
Medical negligence in the United States has risen to a shocking rate. In fact, the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that medical negligence currently ranks as the third highest cause of death in the country. Only heart disease and cancer rank higher. With such a high risk for something that is clearly preventable, Pennsylvanians should be aware of the prevalence of medical malpractice and ways to protect themselves. To begin with, what is...Read More - Understanding the fundamentals of a wrongful death lawsuit
Aug 15, 2014
There is nothing worse than the feeling of losing a loved one. However, the situation is made even more difficult when a loved one’s death was caused by the negligence of another person. In such a situation, family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Before doing so, it is best that Pennsylvanians who have lost their loved ones are aware of the merits of the legal action and what they may be facing during...Read More - DEP determines cause of workplace death in gas well accident
Aug 13, 2014
If a workplace injury or death occurs, the most basic assumption is that there was a lapse in the safety measures of a company. While this may not always be the case, it does not necessarily mean that a company should not take all precautions when it comes to workers’ safety. This can be emphasized further by the recent findings of the Department of Environmental Protection on the workplace death of a 27-year-old man when...Read More - Pennsylvanians should steer clear of seven deadly products
Aug 6, 2014
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls hundreds of defective products annually. These products have either caused injuries or deaths, or have the potential to do so, because of particular design flaws. However, as extensive as the recalls are, some dangerous products still manage to fall through the cracks and into the unsuspecting hands of Pennsylvania consumers. If Pennsylvania residents still have the following products in their homes, it is probably wise to throw them away...Read More - Medical malpractice: preventable medical deaths hit record high
Jul 31, 2014
When thinking about death, Pennsylvanians may often think about fatal accidents and illnesses like cancer and heart disease. While the two diseases do top the charts in terms of causing deaths in this country, the third leading cause can be quite surprising: medical errors. Medical errors may not only cause health complications, but they can also cost them their lives. The more disturbing fact is that such medical errors are very much preventable. In a...Read More - U.S. Senator calls probe on workplace deaths of temp workers
Jul 23, 2014
With today’s unpredictable economy, it can be hard to get a job. All too often, Pennsylvania residents are forced to settle for temporary work just to make ends meet. Although there is nothing wrong with temp work, as it is popularly called, others see it as more dangerous as compared to regular jobs. First, temp workers often do not get the best benefits or any benefits at all. Second, temp workers often engage in work...Read More - Pennsylvania trooper involved in fatal accident
Jul 17, 2014
Exercising extra caution while behind the wheel is no longer limited to dangerous driving conditions. It is a must, especially when it comes to the often congested and busy roads and highways of Pennsylvania. Otherwise, an accident can easily occur and injure not just the driver, but numerous others as well. A recent fatal accident involving Pennsylvania state troopers is a sad reminder that even those who have a good grasp of safety and traffic...Read More - Hip fractures make nursing home deaths more likely
Jul 9, 2014
The elderly are prone to injuries and illnesses. For this reason, nursing homes are responsible for giving proper care and treatment for patients in order to help reduce the possibility of injuries, diseases and death. However, nursing homes, including those in Pennsylvania, should pay extra attention to residents who suffer from a hip fracture. According to a new study, hip fractures often result in permanent disability and nursing home deaths. The research was derived from...Read More