Over the weekend, a woman in Pittsburgh was struck and killed by a shuttle bus as she was crossing the street. The accident, which occurred around 7:00AM on Saturday morning, happened while the woman was walking through a crosswalk. The area's Accident...
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Month: February 2017
AAA Report Targets Distracted Driving
On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Feb 27, 2017 | Accidents, Car Accident, Distracted Driving
Although all age groups are guilty of distracted driving, a new study by AAA notes that young millennials (ages 18-24) are engaging in many risky behaviors while driving. Almost 90% of drivers in this age group reported eating, video chatting, texting, and other...
Pedestrian Accident Injures Local Teenager
On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Feb 16, 2017 | Accidents, Pedestrian Accident
Recently, a young boy was a victim in a pedestrian accident in Westmont, PA. According to local news reports, the thirteen-year-old was trying to cross a street when he stepped out in front of a car and was hit. Accident reconstruction specialists were...
Tort Reform in Nursing Home Negligence Cases
On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Feb 15, 2017 | Accidents, Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse
In the past few years, there has been some backlash against personal injury attorneys and their lawsuits against nursing homes and hospitals. One such article, written in a large healthcare magazine, even went so far as to suggest that some attorneys use...
Winter Ice Means Slip and Fall Injuries
On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Feb 13, 2017 | Pedestrian Accident, Slip And Fall
Once again, it is worth the reminder to make sure that you're being careful out on the ice! A recent news story out of our neighboring state of New York covered a lawsuit involving a slip-and-fall on the ice. The story involved a medical worker who broke her...
Chronic Pain: America’s Hidden Epidemic
On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Feb 10, 2017 | Accidents, Car Accident, Chronic Pain, Slip And Fall
Followers of this blog are familiar with the idea of chronic pain being much more common than you might initially think. However, you might not realize just how many Americans suffer from chronic pain without taking a look at recent statistics and...
Nursing Home Wrongful Death Suit in PA
On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Feb 8, 2017 | Accidents, Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse
Recently, a Philadelphia-area nursing home is under fire for supposedly contributing to a wrongful death case. The death, which is thought to be due negligence on the part of the nursing home staff, came after a series of illnesses which affected an elderly...
CARIE Works For The Rights Of The Elderly
On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Feb 3, 2017 | Accidents, Elder Abuse, Elder Neglect, Nursing Home Abuse
This post is a version of a story we originally brought to your attention several years ago, but is, unfortunately, still very relevant today. Please read this article to learn more about advocating for the rights of our state's senior population!Interested in...
Car Crashes Are Second Leading Cause of TBI
On behalf of Douglas V. Stoehr | Feb 2, 2017 | Accidents, Motor Vehicle Accident, Traumatic Brain Injury
Often when people hear about traumatic brain injuries, they tend to envision accidents related to sports. In reality, falls are the number one leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, followed closely by car crashes. This information, courtesy of the...
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