When residents of the state of Pennsylvania visit restaurants, stores or hotels, most expect that they will not be physically harmed during their visit. A family of three injured while visiting a hotel and resort in the state learned that expectation is not always lived up to. They were hurt while sitting at a restaurant … Read More »
Shopping Cart Dangers
Posted On: March 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Premises LiabilityWhen going to the grocery or department store, one of the first things to do is get your shopping cart. When shopping with children, it’s a little more work than just grabbing the cart. Making sure you take time to secure your child in the shopping cart can make all the difference in not only … Read More »
SSA Adds To Compasionate Allowances
Posted On: March 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Social Security DisabilityOn January 15, 2014 the Social Security Administration announced that 25 new Compassionate Allowances conditions will be added to the Compassionate Allowances program. When someone applies for disability, the program is used to expedite a decision on a claim if the individual meets their standard for disability and is diagnosed with one of the Compassionate … Read More »
Surprising Number of Children Injured in High Chair Falls
Posted On: March 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesA new study finds, about 9,400 children in the United States get injured from falling off high chairs every year. Although the high chair may appear to be safe, it has been found that how it is used may be more important. One of the most common injuries resulting from falls from high chairs were … Read More »
Tractor-trailer rolls on Pittsburgh bridge
Posted On: March 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Truck AccidentsDrivers on a local Pittsburgh bridge earlier this week were fortunate to escape harm when a tractor-trailer rolled over. The incident, which took place on the lower deck of the Fort Pitt Bridge during morning rush hour, resulted in traffic being unable to get through for several hours. When the truck rolled, it collided with … Read More »