The drivers of 18 wheelers and other large commercial trucks are in a race against time. The faster they deliver their products, the more money they make. Unfortunately, the pressure to deliver goods on-time leads many drivers to push their vehicles to unsafe speeds or to push themselves past the point of exhaustion. Too often, … Read More »
Tips to Stay Safe on a Motorcycle
Posted On: April 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsAs the weather gets warmer and spring becomes summer, people all over the country – including Pittsburgh – will take to the road on motorcycles. And while motorcyclists may enjoy the open air and the open road, they must remember to do what they can to stay safe. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety … Read More »
Tragic Balcony Fall Accident
Posted On: April 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryA Gannon University student from Butler County has died following a recent fall from a fraternity house balcony in Erie, Pennsylvania. The student fell from a second-story balcony at the Alpha Phi Delta fraternity house. This is a tragic accident that leaves a community in mourning. More information regarding the accident can be found at … Read More »
Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Affect Medical Decision Making
Posted On: April 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesSuffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change a person’s life. Because of the danger of damage to the cognitive and emotional centers of the brain, it is essential that those with TBIs receive the best medical care available. Unfortunately, a new study indicates that suffering a traumatic brain injury may negatively affect a person’s … 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 »
