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Month: October 2015

Keeping Owners and Dogs Safe During the Holidays

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 30, 2015 | Accidents, Chronic Pain, Dog Bites

With Halloween almost here and Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, the holidays can be a stressful time for both dogs and their owners. Incidents of dog bites appear to increase this time of year, and is often due to dogs being surrounded by an...

Beware! Social Media Can Come Out To Haunt You

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 28, 2015 | Accidents, Car Accident, Chronic Pain, Motor Vehicle Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Slip And Fall, Traumatic Brain Injury, Truck Accident

According to an article by the Rockland County Times, Facebook and other social media sites are changing the ways that laws are interpreted and executed in terms of evidence and discovery. The article cited a particular example that outlined the following:"In another...

Ride Safely, PA!

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 26, 2015 | Accidents, All Terrain Vehicle, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident, Motorcycle Accident

As many area residents probably know, Pennsylvania has a large amount of all-terrain vehicle (ATV) users. Exploring the natural beauty of central Pennsylvania by ATV, motorbike, or snowmobile is a common activity among our area's families. However, the...

Throwback Thursday: What Are Standards Of Care?

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 22, 2015 | Accidents, Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse, Traumatic Brain Injury

What exactly ARE nursing home standards of care? How do they affect your loved ones in nursing homes? What legal rights do you have in this regard? Read more through this week's Throwback Thursday blog post!Standards of care in nursing homes is an area that many do...

PA Hunters Are Safe!

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 21, 2015 | Accidents, Slip And Fall, Traumatic Brain Injury

A beloved Pennsylvania pastime, hunting game is one of our region's most enjoyed fall and winter activities. Our state is also very proud to report that our last two hunting seasons have been the safest on record! In fact, for only the second time since...

Can Elder Abuse Claims Be Made After Death?

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 20, 2015 | Accidents, Chronic Pain, Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse, Slip And Fall

Sometimes, after a loved one passses away, family members realize that they were a victim of elder abuse or neglect. Other times, the elder abuse is the direct or indirect cause of death. As such, families feel that they have a legal right to pursue a...

Throwback Thursday: Editorial on Enforcing PA’s Distracted Driving Laws

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 15, 2015 | Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Traumatic Brain Injury, Truck Accident

Once in a while, we like to post a good editorial piece to show what Pennsylvanians are thinking about certain laws, procedures, and protocols set forth from the state and national government. In this particular Throwback Thursday post, we'll be taking a look at...

Nursing Home Investigation Continues in PA

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 14, 2015 | Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse

Do you remember our earlier blog posts about the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office suing many PA nursing homes that are owned by Golden Living Centers? Well, the numbers of the nursing homes being investigated are continuing to grow. Check out the latest...

Texting Accident Kills Mother of Three Near Pittsburgh

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 12, 2015 | Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident, Truck Accident

Think that the consequences of texting and driving are not as bad as people say? Well, just ask the children who lost their mother during a recent distracted driving incident near Pittsburgh. According to a local news article, a teenager was texting and...

Throwback Thursday: How To Prevent Your Child From Getting Struck By A Car This Halloween!

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Oct 8, 2015 | Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident

On the blog today is another holiday-themed Throwback Thursday! Learn some important information about safely trick-or-treating below.Safety experts have long warned that Halloween is the most dangerous night of the year for child pedestrians. Excited trick or...