New Safety Rules Coming for Truck Drivers
The nation’s 3.5 million truck drivers may see new safety rules in 2020.
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Study IDs Possible Birth Injury Paralysis Treatment
One in every 200 births result in injuries that cause paralysis. Can a new drug offer hope?
ER Staff Ignored Dying Patient
A patient came to a Pennsylvania ER for help and was ignored.
Dangerous Products on Amazon
A recent investigation found thousands of products on Amazon that were unsafe, mislabeled or outright banned.
Pennsylvania Work Injuries Increase in 2018
Pennsylvania’s job-related fatalities are on the rise. What jobs pose the most risk?
What Happens When Sepsis is Misdiagnosed?
When it comes to sepsis, it’s not always easy to diagnose quickly. Yet the newest guidelines for hospital ERs require treatment within an hour.
Can A Brain Birth Injury Be Detected Earlier?
It used to be that doctors had to wait several days to test newborns for brain injuries. Now a new light device can assess damage earlier.
PennDOT 2018 Crash Report Released
What are the most recent statistics on motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania?
Could a Rule Change Result in More Truck Crashes?
Safety advocates worry that relaxing driving hour limits could increase the risk for fatigue-related truck crashes.
Is a Property Owner Liable if a Trespasser Gets Hurt?
If someone not invited on a property gets hurt, is the homeowner liable?
Ethiopian Air Crash Could Result in Historic Punitive Damages
Boeing could face damages in the hundreds of millions for its role in the Ethiopian Airlines crash.
Another Fisher-Price Recall
On the heels of the Rock ‘n Play sleeper recall, Fisher-Price has announced a new product deficiency.
Case Example: When a Fall at Work is More than Workers’ Comp
A woman received a $5 million settlement for a fall at work that was more than just a work injury.
What Serious Health Issue Is Often Misdiagnosed?
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes later in life, there’s a chance it could actually be type 1.
Construction Worker Killed on Northeast Extension
A fatal construction accident occurred today along the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Airline Safety Undermined by FAA Inspector
An FAA inspector reportedly ignored safety concerns at American Airlines due to his friendship with an airline official.
Summer Safety Check Reveals Top Truck Violations
Are dangerous trucks with faulty brakes and other serious violations on the road?
U-Haul Fined $1 Million in Propane Explosion Verdict
U-Haul of Pennsylvania is being held accountable for a 2014 deadly Philadelphia propane explosion.
Conagra Under Fire for Exploding Pam Cans
Exploding Pam cans prompted several lawsuits against Conagra, the manufacturer. Conagra maintains the products are safe when used as directed.
Are Schools Liable for Student Gym Class Injuries?
Schools often have immunity when it comes to injury. But not when it came to a certain gym class injury.
Class-Action Suits Follow Fisher-Price Recall
The popular Rock ‘n Play sleeper by Fisher-Price has been linked to more than 30 infant deaths, prompting a recall...and lawsuits.
Is Physician Burnout Causing Medical Errors?
Unsafe conditions have long been identified as a cause of medical errors. A new study has identified another, possibly greater, cause.
Will 2019 be Safer for Construction Workers on Roadways?
A new bill will soon put speed cameras in Pennsylvania highway construction zones.
How to Minimize Vaginal Birth Complications
Can practicing for unexpected complications during labor and delivery help minimize birth injury?
Medical Errors in the Emergency Room: Understanding Why
Understanding why doctors make mistakes could help reduce the 250,000 deaths annually caused by medical errors.