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Month: November 2016

Slipping On The Winter Ice?

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 30, 2016 | Accidents, Medical Errors, Slip And Fall

Slip and fall injuries tend to increase during the winter months, due to an increase in bad weather, such as sleet, ice, and snow. These falls may lead to long-lasting and/or painful injuries, such as broken bones, concussions, and loss of consciousness....

Tort Reform Hurts Doctors and Patients

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 28, 2016 | Accidents, Medical Errors

How much do you know about the current state of medical malpractice insurance and insurance reform? Well, recent reports show that medical malpractice premiums and claims per doctor are at their lowest rates in 40 years. However, many patients still...

Car Accidents And Your Kids

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 17, 2016 | Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident

Are you safe when you are traveling with your kids in the car? Recent data suggests that hundreds of children die in car accidents every year, and hundreds of thousands more are injured. With these statistics, it's no wonder that parents are asking how to keep...

“Daniel’s Law” Passes in PA

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 15, 2016 | Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident

As a heads up, you should know that on November 4th, Governor Wolf signed a bill known as "Daniel's Law" into effect. This bill enforces harsher penalties on those who engage in distracted driving. Within this bill, people who receive a distracted driving...

Biking, Motorcycle, Pedestrian Deaths in PA Are Preventable

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 11, 2016 | Accidents, Bicycle Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian Accident

It's not so safe to be a pedestrian or bicyclist in our state sometimes. A review of recent PennDOT statistics shed light into just how many accidents occur on our state's roads and byways per year. Using statistics from 2014 accidents, our law office...

Throwback Post: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Addresses Scams Aimed At Elderly

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 9, 2016 | Accidents, Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ran an article on July 1st, 2013 that took an in-depth look at some recent, prominent scams that are being aimed at the area's elderly population. For each common scam, the article described the offense, how to handle it after it's...

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Watch Your Step! Avoiding Slip & Fall Accidents

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 3, 2016 | Accidents, Premises Liability, Slip And Fall

What do you know about slip and fall accidents? They are a relatively common personal injury claim, but most people don't realize that these common myths about slip and fall accidents may not be true. According to EHSToday.com, here are a few common slip and...

All About Whiplash

On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Nov 1, 2016 | Accidents, Car Accident, Motor Vehicle Accident

You've probably heard about whiplash before, especially as it relates to car accidents. However, do you really know what the medical condition is and what the treatments are?Whiplash is a painful and common cause of complaint after an injury such as an...