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Medical negligence leads to Pennsylvania birth injury
July 05, 2015
The delivery of a baby is a delicate procedure. If a physician does not continually monitor the vitals of the baby, a serious injury can[...]Medicare set-aside: allocations in workers’ compensation claims
July 05, 2015
In some cases, an injury suffered at work has the potential to leave an individual permanently disabled. A construction fall or an on-the-job car accident[...]New research could aid in brain injury recovery
July 05, 2015
[vc_row fullwidth=”false” attached=”false” padding=”0″ visibility=””][vc_column border_color=”” visibility=”” width=”1/1″][vc_column_text responsive_align=”left”] New research on the ways that traumatic brain injuries progress over time may help experts find[...]New fracking study calls for closer monitoring of pollutants from Marcellus Shale Field
July 05, 2015
Members of the Southwest Pennsylvania Environmental Health Project, a nonprofit based near Pittsburgh, has surveyed data regarding exposure to toxins and pollutants from the fracking[...]OSHA collaboration to increase construction site safety in Pennsylvania
July 05, 2015
If you have walked or driven by a construction site in Allegheny County recently, you may have noticed barricades and caution signs warning people of[...]OSHA Launches Campaign to Prevent Workplace Falls
July 05, 2015
Some of the most common workplaces injuries are caused by falls at worksites across the country and in Pennsylvania. Studies show that when construction workers[...]Pennsylvania Compromise and Release Agreements
July 05, 2015
Since 1996, Pennsylvania Act 57 has authorized the use of compromise and release settlement agreements for all workers’ compensation claims. The main idea is to[...]Pennsylvania program targets drivers that do not wear seatbelts
July 05, 2015
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that every year an estimated 1.7 million deaths are reported in the U.S. due to traumatic brain[...]Pittsburgh pedestrian accident and remedies available
July 05, 2015
The design of many Pittsburgh roadways focuses on motor vehicle traffic. For pedestrians and cyclists this can create dangerous situations, especially when drivers fail to[...]Poor dental hygiene may indicate neglect in Pennsylvania nursing homes
July 05, 2015
Many residents of Allegheny County live in nursing homes when they can no longer care for themselves. According to the American Psychological Association, over 23[...]Simple tips for safe winter driving
July 05, 2015
It may be difficult to believe, but winter has finally arrived this year. Though the snow, ice and cold temperatures can make for beautiful scenery,[...]Study Provides Guidance for Limiting Semi Truck Accidents
July 05, 2015
[vc_row padding=”0″][vc_column][vc_column_text responsive_align=”left” css=”.vc_custom_1553728480384{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]The results of a recent sleep study find that a split sleeping schedule leaves people more rested than sleeping for[...]