Recently, an Allegheny County dairy was evacuated due to an ammonia leak caused by repairs being made by a water company that resulted in a drop in pressure in the ammonia storage tank. In an effort to prevent the tank from exploding due to this drop in pressure, ammonia was released from the tank. As … Read More »
Toyota could be liable for millions in sudden acceleration cases
Posted On: August 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityDrivers in Pennsylvania have plenty of things to worry about when they’re on the road: distracted drivers, aggressive commercial drivers, motorcycles lurking in blind spots, and road construction. But one thing that many people don’t worry about, because they take it for granted, is the safety of their vehicle. Sure, many people might drive a … Read More »
Tylenol updating label to include warnings about liver problems
Posted On: August 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityWhen Pittsburgh residents think about potentially dangerous medications, it is likely that what comes to mind first are prescription drugs. After all, the most frequently mentioned addictions to medications are for things like painkillers or sedatives. While over-the-counter medications are generally weaker than drugs that require prescriptions, that does not mean that they are safe … Read More »
New Technology to Detect Drowsy Drivers
Posted On: July 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsA drowsy driver is a risk to themselves and to everyone else on the road. There are more than 100,000 car crashes each year caused by drowsy driving. Over 40% of those crashes result in injury or death. The good news is that technology is currently being researched to detect when drivers are falling asleep … Read More »
Patient loses bid to hold Pittsburgh hospital liable for illness
Posted On: July 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryThe last thing that a hospital patient wants to find out is that the medications they have received are somehow unsafe. While it would seem that these instances would be rare, a case that has its roots in Pittsburgh ended up affecting people all around the country who received medicine via contaminated syringes. The situation … Read More »
