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Elderly man trips, falls to his death at Pittsburgh sandwich shop

Posted on: June 1, 2013. Category: Premises Liability

As people get older, they are often more likely to be unsteady on their feet when they need to get around. This can pose a problem when it comes to public places that are probably not hazardous for most people, but could be for someone who might be prone to losing his balance. It isn't clear exactly what happened in a recent incident at a Slippery Rock sandwich shop that led to a 69-year-old man falling headfirst through a glass door. The man was taken to...

Red Light Cameras in Pittsburgh?

Posted on: June 1, 2013. Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

The City of Pittsburgh may be getting red light cameras. Legislation was introduced to Pittsburgh City Council that would allow the use of red light cameras throughout Pittsburgh. Red light cameras are used to capture the license plate number of any vehicle violating the red light signal. From the picture, the police can then issue a ticket through the mail to the driver who ran the red light. The expectation of the cameras is to make intersections safer. Studies...

Millions of cans of Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea tuna recalled

Posted on: March 1, 2013. Category: Product Liability

When consumers in Pittsburgh peruse their supermarket shelves, it is a good bet that they take for granted that the products for sale are safe. However, when a product turns out to be defective or otherwise unsafe, the manufacturer may not find out or realize until days or weeks after the fact -- after the products have already shipped to stores and may be in people's homes. This appears to be the case with a giant recall of canned tuna that was announced...

Exploding Oven Doors and Stove Tip Over Accidents

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

Many dangers in the kitchen are easily identifiable, and we can protect against them. According to reports filed with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, however, there are many reasons to be cautious around your oven as well - particularly the oven door. There have many reports recently of oven glass breaking spontaneously, though no serious injuries have been reported as a result. Sometimes, the breakage is caused by extreme temperatures, such as the...

Frozen entrees recalled after glass shards found in ravioli

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Product Liability

While Pittsburgh is full of people who love to cook, not everyone has the time or resources to do so, and not for every meal. Many of us rely on the occasional frozen entrée, which can be quickly popped in the microwave at home or the office. With so many on the market, it's easy to find a brand that appeals to our individual tastes, and some people even prefer these meals to their own cooking. Of course, we assume these meals have been properly prepared...

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