GM agrees to settle after another auto defects probe
Following several other settlements, automaker General Motors Co. recently agreed to yet another one. This time, the company will settle a state attorneys general auto defects probe in all 50 states...
View ArticleMany TBIs caused by construction workers’ accidents
In Pennsylvania, hard hats are worn to protect workers from suffering head injuries. However, they cannot prevent traumatic brain injuries if employees walk around without them on. Construction...
View ArticleProducts liability claims may follow fire extinguisher recall
Manufacturers can be held responsible for harm caused by defective products. Consumers nationwide recently learned that the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced recall action after receiving...
View ArticleNursing home neglect deemed cause of businessman’s death
Robert Frankel, a well-known Pennsylvania businessman, died in a nursing home in Pittsburgh on Sept. 17. He was the father of Dan Frankel, a member of the state House of Representatives. At the time,...
View ArticleWhat to do about a workers’ compensation denial
You never expect to suffer an on-the-job injury, but you know that this could happen when you least expect it. If you are injured on the job (or become ill) you need to understand your legal rights....
View ArticleSafety group seeks recall of Pacifica with alleged auto defects
Pennsylvania owners of 2017 Chrysler Pacifica may be interested in learning that the Center for Auto Safety is asking the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to order the recall of these...
View ArticleConstruction workers’ accidents: Fatal fall claims 1 life
Employers in Pennsylvania and other states must protect their employees from all known hazards. Workers in the construction industry typically face multiple life-threatening risks every day. Falls are...
View ArticleDangerous toys could lead to products liability lawsuits
It is only natural for Pennsylvania parents to want to protect their children from harm, but many of them also rush out to buy every new toy that comes onto the market. Although the Consumer Product...
View ArticleNursing home neglect lawsuit follows premature death
As the loved ones of Pennsylvania residents age, the so called golden years could become a time of suffering for some. Having to place a parent or grandparent who needs constant care in a nursing home...
View ArticleOpioids & Pennsylvania Workers Comp Cases
Opioid painkiller misuse is now a public health emergency in the United States. Taking opioid painkillers long term, or in high doses can have a major impact on an injured worker’s recovery and return...
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