An American Tree Service employee died on Wednesday while working at a Zelienople cemetery. According to police and the Butler County coroner, the accident happened as a result of malfunctioning equipment. The victim was found next to a bucket truck by nearby coworkers. None of the tree service’s employees witnessed the accident but said they saw the … Read More »
W.A.T.C.H.’s Top 10 Unsafe Toys for Children Released
Posted On: November 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityAs the busiest shopping day of the year approaches, a group has released their list of the “10 worst toys” parents should avoid purchasing during their holiday shopping. The group is called World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known as W.A.T.C.H. The group’s director says it is not that the toys are unsafe to use, … Read More »
Practice Safe Driving on Halloween
Posted On: October 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryHalloween can be one of the most frantic nights for driving. With more young children on the road than any other day, it is important for drivers to be cautious, patient and alert. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Halloween ranks second for the most pedestrian fatalities in the year. A research … Read More »
Premises liability basics
Posted On: October 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Premises LiabilityMany people in the state of Pennsylvania keep their property up because it is important to them to have a nice looking, well taken care of home or business. The benefits of maintaining property can extend beyond looks however as it could prevent a visitor from being injured. When someone is hurt on the property … Read More »
Recent assaults near Pitt reminder of reasonable security need
Posted On: October 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Premises LiabilityLate this past month there was an unusual spike in reported robberies and assaults in the Oakland area. With five separate reported robberies, some of which involved physical assault, students at the University of Pittsburgh were warned to take care. A spokesman for the university noted that the frequency of the assaults were “unusual.” One … Read More »
