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Pittsburgh Hospital Tests Positive For Legionnaires' Bacteria
Two water tanks at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh have tested positive for Legionnaires' disease , a dangerous type of pneumonia. The bacteria were found after a cancer patient returned for extra care for a…
Report Claims Many Older Drivers Not Able To Drive Safely
A recent report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety says that many older motorists are continuing to drive despite being unable to operate a vehicle safely. Dr. David Yang explained older drivers are creating…
Gators And Getaways: Tragedy Strikes Popular Disney Resort
The very mention of Disney World is enough to light up the eyes in any child familiar with the legendary studio's films. Disney World is a theme park associated with the media company of the same name, and is an…
Peak Season For Deer Collisions: Tips For Protecting Yourself
The odds of having an encounter with Bambi (or Rudolph) while behind the wheel in Maryland are 1 in 134, according to a recent report by The Daily Record , which ranks Maryland as 22 in the country. These numbers are…
Ex- Mayor Of San Diego Sues City After His Wife Trips On A Sidewalk And Ruptures Breast Implants
An ex-mayor of San Diego has decided to sue the city, claiming that a damaged sidewalk caused his wife to trip and fall and rupture her breast implants.
N.F.L. Ordered To Pay $1 Billion To Former Players In Head-Injury Lawsuit
Former professional football players are expected to begin receiving payouts within the next three to six months as part of a $1 billion settlement linked to brain injuries suffered during games.
New Electric Scooter Sharing Rental Program In Baltimore: Potential Accident Liability Concerns
Bird is a startup company now offering scooter-sharing in Baltimore. Individuals may use a mobile app to rent these electric vehicles for $1 and then pay 15 cents per minute thereafter. They are battery powered and a…
Bus Driver In Washington, D.C. Strikes Pedestrians While Allegedly Distracted By Mobile Phone
Gerard D. James was operating a tour bus when he struck and killed two pedestrians in Washington, D.C. Killed in the crash were Monica A. Carlson, 61, and Cora L. Adams, 85. The two were walking northbound on Seventh…
Settlement Reached In Wrongful Death Case Involving Plane Crash In Maryland
In 2014, a plane crash occurred in Maryland where a private jet flew into a home that led to the death of a woman and her two small children. A wrongful death claim brought by the husband, Kenneth Gemmel, has finally…
Three Tractor Trailer Trucks Involved In Crash On Pennsylvania Turnpike
A recent, early morning pileup on the Pennsylvania Turnpike involved three tractor-trailers. This crash resulted in at least five deaths and more than 50 people injured. While the cause of the crash is not yet known…
Drowning Of Two 14-Year-Old-Boys Leads To Florida Wrongful Death Claim
Justin Stephanos and Perry Cohen, two Tequesta teenagers, disappeared on a fishing trip at sea in 2015. The Cohen family filed a wrongful death action recently against Austin's family citing negligence. The two had been…
Doctors Operating On The Wrong Patient Is A Common Problem
Cases of mistaken identity are not uncommon. On average, people meet an estimated 80,000 people over the course of a lifetime. You may mix up someone's name or face, resulting in some embarrassment. However, when a…
Firefighters Hurt In Baltimore Blaze Can Only File Suit If It Was Arson: The Firefighter's Rule
A handful of firefighters have been hurt while battling a blaze in Baltimore. To the surprise of many outside the legal field, their ability to file a personal injury lawsuit and recover compensation for their injuries…
Hershey Park Facing Personal Injury Claim Involving Slip & Fall In Pennsylvania Court
Denise Spicuzzo and her family visited the popular Hershey amusement park. While posing for a picture standing on a wave runner display, she suffered a slip-and-fall injury. She filed an injury claim in a U.S. District…
Autonomous Tesla Vehicle Operating In Autopilot Crashed Into Truck At 60 Miles Per Hour
An autonomous vehicle made by Tesla was involved in a significant accident while operating in Autopilot mode. Police in South Jordan, Utah confirmed that a 28-year-old woman was operating a Model S that crashed into a…
Fatalities From Motorcycle Accidents Spiked In 2015
Lots of people enjoy the feel of an open road. To get closer to the road and experience it more fully, many people choose to ride motorcycles instead of cars, deciding that the feel of wind in their face is worth the…
Man Diagnoses His Own Cancer Using Google After Doctors Fail
People use the popular Google search engine to search for everything from the day's lottery numbers to what movies are showing nearby. Some people even use Google to search for what their medical symptoms might signal…
Family Files Wrongful Death Case After College Student Dies At Fraternity
The family of Collin Wiant, a student at Ohio University, has filed a claim of wrongful death after his hazing-related death. The University has since barred the Sigma Pi fraternity for violations of conduct. A friend…
New North Carolina Bill Will Protect Drivers Who Hit Protesters Blocking Road
Within the past few years, hundreds of protests have emerged nationwide. Whether they serve as a rebuttal to police brutality, gender inequality or decisions made on behalf of the nation's current administration, the…
Pedestrian Fatalities Continue To Surge As Four Fatalities Occur In Washington D.C. In A 36-Hour Period
Fatal vehicle collisions involving pedestrians continue to rise. The total pedestrian fatalities in 2018 will likely exceed 6,000, the highest volume in over 30 years. Between 2007 and 2016 the number of pedestrian…
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