According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 18 wheelers, semis and other large commercial trucks were involved in thousands of traffic crashes in 2008, the last year for which statistics are available. A total of 4,229 people died and an additional 90,000 were injured in those crashes. In Pennsylvania that … Read More »
GM, Toyota and Subaru Face Questions About Recent Car Fires
Posted On: March 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryA number of recent car fires are causing safety groups to petition the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to investigate the safety of late model vehicles manufactured by GM, Toyota and Subaru. Although the reported fires have been minor, they definitely have the potential to cause serious burn injuries. The most recent incidents … Read More »
Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Posted On: March 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesTraumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are emerging as a major problem in the United States, including Pennsylvania. According to statistics compiled by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1.7 million people suffer a TBI each year. TBIs can cause permanent disability and, in some cases, even death. Of the 1.7 million people who … Read More »
Children Receive Breast Cancer Drug Because of Pharmacy Error
Posted On: March 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryA CVS pharmacy in New Jersey recently announced that it had mistaken the breast cancer drug tamoxifen for children’s fluoride tablets. The tablets for both drugs are similar in size, shape and color. Local reports estimate that dozens of families could be affected by the news. Fortunately, experts believe that children who mistakenly took tamoxifen … Read More »
New Rules Seek to Curb Distracted Driving
Posted On: February 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsSmartphones and Global Positioning System (GPS) devices have become indispensable tools for many people in Pittsburgh and throughout the United States. These devices undoubtedly make communicating and traveling easier, but they also have a deadly downside. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving – the practice of using a cell phone … Read More »
