About six months ago, a man relocated to Pittsburgh to work for Bike PGH, a local bicycle advocacy organization that promotes bicycle safety and bike-friendly initiatives throughout the city. Not long after moving to town, however, the man was involved in an incident that left him even more aware of the need for bicycle safety … Read More »
Salmonella recall expands to include whole peanuts
Posted On: October 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityMany of our Pittsburgh readers have likely been following the recent news about the peanut butter recall that, at first, primarily included products sold at Trader Joe’s grocery stores. Reports indicate that nearly three dozen people have been diagnosed with salmonella in connection with the recalled Trader Joe’s peanut butter, and it is likely that … Read More »
Study Links Nurse Burnout and Poor Patient Care
Posted On: October 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryHospitals in Pennsylvania and around the country have faced significant funding crises in recent years – crises that often result in fewer nurses on staff. Although everyone agrees that reductions in staff lead to more medical errors and poor patient care, a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania suggests that burnout plays a more … Read More »
FTC Moves to Stop Anti-Concussion Claims
Posted On: September 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesThe beginning of this fall’s football season has heightened the focus on the potential long-term effects of traumatic brain injuries. This concern has caused many companies to introduce products – everything from special chin straps and mouth guards to sports drinks – all promising to prevent long-term damage in the event that someone suffers a … Read More »
Highway Fatality Numbers Increase for the First Quarter of 2012
Posted On: September 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsIn recent years, fatal car accidents have become a relative rarity. As car manufacturers improve upon earlier designs and civil engineers work to improve highways, driving becomes an ever safer activity. Indeed, according to United States Department of Transportation statistics, the number of traffic fatalities in the U.S. peaked in 1972 with 54,589. According to … Read More »
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