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In Pennsylvania, Blood Thinner Allergic Reactions
Vials of the blood thinner heparin may be responsible for allergic reactions in 53 dialysis patients from 12 states
Philadelphia Area Workplace Fatalities
Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Lawyers on Philadelphia Area Workplace Fatalities
Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Lawyer Case Won
Action involves a slip and fall accident at a retailer's store, she was seriously injured when she slipped and fell on a wet floor
OSHA and Red Cross Safety Alliance in Pennsylvania
Through the alliance, OSHA and the American Red Cross will work together to provide local businesses with information, guidance and access to training resources that will
Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Fraud
Any employer convicted of failing to carry workers' compensation insurance is guilty of a third degree misdemeanor
Alliance Formed To Provide Safety For Nurses in Philadelphia While On The Job
OSHA and the professional association, whose members are registered nurses specializing in occupational and environmental health, recently launched the alliance at a cere
Carnival Worker Slips and Falls From Ride in Philadelphia
Under a separate OSHA investigation, initiated on April 23, the company was cited for two serious violations found at another carnival site in Philadelphia and fined
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers on TBI
Have you or a loved one received a TBI due to the negligence of another individual? The Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams can assist you!
Attorney General Charges Man and Company for Workers Compensation Fraud
Attorney General announced that criminal charges have been filed against a New Jersey man and several of his corporations.
AG Corbett Announces Arrest in Neglect of Care Case
Attorney General announced that agents arrested a Beaver County man on charges of criminally neglecting his elderly mother.
Rep. Dent Introduces Resolution to Help Combat Teen Driver Deaths
Introduction of bipartisan resolutions in Congress that would establish a National teen driver safety week.
NINDS Erb-Duchenne and Dejerine-Klumpke Palsies Information
Although injuries can occur at any time, many brachial plexus injuries happen when a baby's shoulders become impacted during delivery and the brachial plexus nerves stret
Improved Training Helps State Police Arrest Record Number of DUI Drivers
Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller announced today that the Pennsylvania State Police arrested a record number of motorists in 2006 for driving under the influence.
Employers Sentenced for Workers' Compensation Violations
Employers in Allegheny and Lycoming counties have been sentenced for failing to maintain workers’ compensation coverage for employees.
2007 Milk Recall In Johnstown Pennsylvania
The recall was initiated after a chemical test indicated that possible under-processing occurred. All of Galliker's processing documents indicate that the proper procedur
Fatal Pennsylvania Coal Mine Accident
The underground portion of the investigation has concluded, and DEP and MSHA investigators are in the process of developing recommendations for changes in operating proce
Child Car Seat Safety Law Regarding Auto Accidents In Harrisburg
Children ages 4-7 must be in a booster seat and children ages 8-17 must wear a seat belt regardless of where they sit in a vehicle.The crash test dummies represented one
About The Pennsylvania Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board
Involved in all aspects of Pennsylvania’s Federal TBI Implementation Grant and plays an integral role in making recommendations on future activities to be placed in the T
Conagra Food Recall: Pennsylvania Establishment Recalling Pasta
Each carton contains one can of marinara sauce and meatballs, one pouch of penne pasta and one pouch of grated cheese. Each carton bears the UPC code
Philadelphia Children's Hospital Funding Regarding Children and Car Crashes
Interview questions also assess the parent’s understanding of child restraint laws in their state and explore how the motor vehicle crash has affected the child's daily
Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorneys
A piece of wood being cut by the saw jammed in the machine, forcing the worker's hand to make contact with the blade. Operating a power saw is among the 17 hazardous
2007 Car Accident in Delaware Linked To Pennsylvania Child Abduction
The driver of the Chevy Pick-up suffered some minor injuries and was transported to Wilmington Hospital. The child was not injured. The suspect was immediately turned ove
Motorcycle Safety Tips For Pennsylvania Motorcyclists'
Eighty percent of motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, according to NHTSA. The fatality rate for motorcyclists is 18 times higher than for passenger vehicle oper
Osha Violation Report - West Virginia Company Cited
According to Stanley H. Elliott, area director of the Charleston OSHA office, the company willfully failed to provide audiometric testing to employees exposed to excessiv
Allentown Mom Guilty In Post Party Accident That Kills Teens
After the kids left the party three of them died in a car accident
Wrongful Death West Virginia Hazards of Construction Dump Truck
While placing the tubular rod under the dump bed, the safety latch on the crane hook failed
Infant Death May Be Due To Lack of Proper Medical Diagnosis and Care
An infant aged 29 days in West Virginia died from pertussis after exposure to adult family members with probable undiagnosed pertussis
Pennsylvania Hospital Infection Rate is Higher Than Originally Reported
Patients who contract a hospital acquired infection are five times more likely to die and the payment is more than seven times higher
NJ Jury Awards Punitive Damages in Vioxx Case
9 million in punitive damages on Tuesday to a man who blamed his heart attack on the once-popular painkiller Vioxx.
New Jersey Requirements For 2007 Anesthesia Administering
General anesthesia services must complete at least sixty Category I hours of continuing medical education in anesthesia
Philadelphia Sidewalks Caused Slip Trip And Fall
Defective or dangerous sidewalk is only a secondary one the primary obligation rests with the abutting property owners
Slip And Fall Injury Liability On Philadelphia Sidewalks
The right of indemnity rests upon a difference between the primary and the secondary liability of two persons
Allentown And Pennsylvanians Contracted Infections In Hospitals
The mortality rate was highest 32 percent for patients who developed pneumonia while using a ventilator
Lehigh Valley Hospital Study Of Department Of Emergency Medicine
Recent literature defines certain cognitive errors that emergency physicians will likely encounter
A Jury Convicted A Brooklyn Physician Of Medical Malpractice
He has lost his privileges at a hospital and two nursing homes, and has been disqualified as a Medicaid provider
Medical Malpractice In A Brooklyn Nursing Home
Her mother was placed on a feeding tube and became so dehydrated that she was sent to a hospital.
Bronx Petitioner Conceal The Error By Misinforming The Patient
Petitioner had been convicted in the Criminal Court of the City of New York Bronx County
Bronx Spanish Language Barrier Leads To Medical Malpractice
The parents were thankful for the attention and nodded in understanding. The pediatrician wrote the following prescription in English
Forklift Job Causes Injury To New Jersey Worker
This worker would not have had to suffer such a serious injury had the employer followed the proper training procedures for forklift operations, said Lisa Levy
New Jersery DUI Accident Kills Six People
Contributing to the severity of the crash was the lack of a median barrier at the accident site
Medical Errors in Health Care
The Committee is aware of efforts by Harvard clinical Technology Inc to reduce medical errors by developing an automated drug infusion system that uses a bar code on th
West Virginia Death Risks For Employees At Metal Manufacturer
Eighteen alleged serious violations were cited for lack of machine guarding; mechanical power press deficiencies; dangerous noise levels; unsafe electrical practices; sto
New Jersey Company Did Not Meet OSHA Fall Protection Requirement
State Sheet Metal was previously cited for this type of violation in South Brunswick, N.J., in January, 1990, and again in Edison, N.J. in March, 1999. Two other contract
Fatal Accident At Construction Site In The Bronx
As a result of the investigation, OSHA has cited three contractors, MC&O Construction, Inc., of Maspeth, N.Y; Joy Construction Corp., of New York City; and New York Parti
Children and Car Accident Study Conducted By Philadelphia Children's Hospital
A study by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia shows that children in this age group who use booster seats are 59 percent less likely to be injured in a car crash tha
Automobile Crash Injury Research In Philadelphia
Nearly one-third of crashes involve children, for whom motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death and acquired disability for children older than one year.
Fatal Scaffold Collapse In Brooklyn
They also had not been trained to recognize the hazards associated with scaffold work. In addition, the scaffold was not secured properly to the building and lacked guard
Lack of Guardrail Presents Fall Hazards At Philadelphia Apartment Building
Seven serious violations address hazards associated with damaged nylon slings, unprotected and uncovered floor holes, materials suspended over employees, and inadequate
Workers in Philadelphia Bakery Industry Will Be Safer
The primary goal of the three-year partnership is to further the cooperative relationship between OSHA and Pepperidge Farm to help reduce work-related injuries and illnes
Plaintiff Janet Cox Vs Defendant Parviz F Hanjani In Medical Malpractice Case
At the conclusion of trial, the jury returned a verdict in Plaintiff’s favor and awarded $1,539,803.50 in compensatory damages. The jury verdict was subsequently affirmed
Wrongful Death in Philadelphia Due To Company Negligence
Stone Container has agreed to institute an annual audit program with an outside consultant that addresses all safety issues, particularly repair, maintenance, inspection
Procacci Brothers Cited For Putting Employees At Risk
Procacci Brothers Sales has 15 working days to contest OSHA's citations and proposed penalties before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission
OSHA and Pennsylvania Organizations Unite To Keep Workers Safe
Under the terms of the partnerships, each association will create three tiers of safety and health performance - Gold, Silver and Bronze. The Gold status, the highest lev
Sears Creates Safety Program to Protect Workers Due to Investigation in Pennsylvania
The agency found that employees were allowed to ride on unsecured platforms, without guardrails on the forks of the trucks. OSHA also found that fork truck operators were
Education Program in Pennsylvania Promotes Workplace Safety
OSHA Safety and Health alliances are part of U.S. Labor Secretary Elaine L. Chao's ongoing efforts to improve the health and safety of workers through cooperative partner
Pennsylvania Declared as One of the Affected States in E.Coli Spinach Scare
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has confirmed that E. coli O157:H7, the same strain as that associated with the outbreak, has been found in 2 individual bags of Dol
Victims of School Shooting Arrive at Philadelphia Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital was prepared to receive up to five patients with pediatric specialists from all departments ready to assist where needed. The hospital received three
The Associated Builders & Contractors, Inc. Increase Construction Safety in Pennsylvania
The ABC's Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter in Allentown, one of 79 chapters nationwide, has more than 170 members throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania, and is one of the lead
Salmonella; Disease Linked to Eating Tomatoes in Pennsylvania
There are currently 210 cases related to the outbreak in Pennsylvania. Salmonella is a bacterial infection that usually affects the intestinal tract, causing diarrhea and
Protection from Abuse in Pennsylvania for Elderly
Attorney General Tom Corbett announced the formation of an Elder Abuse Unit within the Attorney General's Office.
National Highway Transportation Safety Board Reports Problems With Trucks in Pennsylvania
National Highway Transportation Safety Board Reports Problems With Trucks in Pennsylvania
Ambridge Construction Accident Causes Fatality
Southern Erectors Contracting Corporation, Avella, Pa., was cited for five alleged serious violations and fined $11,100. All the violations related to fall protection sys
Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh Warns About Deadly ATV-Related Crashes
Several severe and potentially life-threatening accidents involving children riding on ATVs or dirt bikes who were “clotheslined” by wires in recent weeks highlight the n
Allergen in Food Leads to Voluntarily Recall
The package labels do not specifically state that soy protein, a potential known allergen, is an ingredient.The products were sold to retail stores in Connecticut
$150,000 Fine Proposed Due to Miner's Death
A roof-bolter operator at the Tracy Lynne Mine in Armstrong County was fatally injured by a roof fall that occurred while installing six-foot resin grouted roof bolts in
Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Intestate Laws
The spouse, children, or parents of the deceased may recover in proportion to what they would take under the intestate laws
Brachial Plexus Erb's Palsy Injury
The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that conducts signals from the spine to the shoulder, arm, and hand
Pennsylvania Company QVC Product Recall Due to Burn Hazard
The known burn injuries include various degrees of burns, including at least four third degree burns
New Jersey Auto Accident Insurance Coverage
PIP pays if you or other persons covered under your policy are injured in an auto accident
Bausch & Lomb Global Recall ReNu With MoistureLoc
Unusual circumstances can increase the risk of Fusarium infection
New York Slip And Fall Law Case
Plaintiff alleges that the decedent was injured as the result of an unwitnessed slip and fall
New York OSHA Gives A Wide Range Of Safety Hazards
Has been cited for a total of 24 alleged willful, serious and other-than-serious violations of safety standards
FDA Important Drug Warning On ONTAK
Loss of visual acuity usually with loss of color vision with or without retinal pigment mottling has been reported following administration of ONTAK
Recalls Plasma Flat Panel Televisions
The results of such incidents were contained within the TVs due to the use of flame retardant materials resulting only in damage
In Delaware Statue Of Limitations For Damages
No action for the recovery of damages upon a claim against a health care provider for personal injury, including personal injury which results in death, arising out of me
Fall Prevention Tips And Facts
Keep all rooms free from clutter. Keep floor surfaces smooth but not slippery
New York Initiative To Improve Atlantic Avenue Traffic Safety
A series of traffic safety improvements along a 2.2 mile stretch of Atlantic Avenue
New Jersey's Click It Or Ticket
The Click It or Ticket Mobilization for May 2006 plays a critical role in the effort to keep people safe
FDA Public Health Advisory On Sepsis And Medical Abortion Update
The Agency received verbal notification of the deaths in the United States from the manufacturer, Danco Laboratories
Rocking Chairs Sold at Wal-Mart Recalled for Fall Hazard
Wal-Mart has received 55 incident reports including 45 injuries
National Poison Prevention Week Launch
National Poison Prevention Week has worked to educate and inform consumers of the dangers of unintentional poisonings
New Jersey Firm Recalls Chicken Noodle Soup Product Due To Undeclared Allergen
The product label does not specifically state that milk, an allergen, is an ingredient
EPA's Safety Efforts Focus On Pesticides
For the pesticide user community, safety efforts have focused on strictly reading and following all label directions
The Tort Of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is a tort, which is a civil (as distinct from a criminal) wrong, other than a breach of contract, that causes injury for which the victim may sue to r
Pennsylvania’s Medical Malpractice Insurance
Pennsylvania’s medical malpractice insurance situation is among the worst in the country
Pennsylvania’s Excess Liability Insurance Fund
Pennsylvania has a state-sponsored excess liability insurance fund know as the MCARE Fund
Pro's And Con's To The Uniform Periodic Payment of Judgments Act
These include accounting for inflation and for the effect of the plaintiff’s
Slip Resistance of Skeletal Structural Steel
The Agency received comments that suggest there has been no significant progress regarding the suitability of the test methods referenced in the provision for testing
In Pennsylvania, The National Highway Safety Act
To qualify for a basic incentive grant under Section 410, a State must comply with at least five out out seven criteria
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