Hearing loss is now the most common workplace injury in the United States—and those who work in the construction or manufacturing industries are often the most at-risk of suffering auditory damage. 22 million – The number of workers exposed to damaging levels of noise at work each year. 4 million – The number of workers [...]
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State won’t renew Glade Run license Child facility to close- One of Glad Run Lutheran Services’ residential buildings will soon no longer be in service following incidents of staff negligence. The Department of Human Services issues a non-renewal notice last week to the child residential facility operated by Glade Run at 70 Beaver Road. “If [...]
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By Andy Sheehan | November 14, 2016 at 7:16 pm ZELIENOPLE (KDKA) — State investigators say lax oversight at a Butler County residential treatment facility for children with autism and other developmental disabilities continues to jeopardize the safety of those who live there. On Monday, the state Department of Human Services once again revoked Glade [...]
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If you’re currently looking for a personal injury lawyer, then you have likely been through a traumatic incident recently, and you need someone who will best represent you and your interests. The following are five questions that you should ask a personal injury attorney before you decide to have them represent you. 1. How long [...]
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Halloween is the one night of the year where you will likely have many people coming to and from your property, mostly by foot. If you invite trick-or-treaters, or any guests, onto your property this Halloween, you are legally responsible for their safety. Follow these tips to prevent any slip and fall hazards! How to [...]
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Premise liability refers to personal injury claims asserted against a person, company, business, etc. who owns, possesses, or controls the premises, or property, on or where which an injury occurs. Slip and falls in markets, restaurants, office or apartment buildings are classic examples of premises liability. The key issues in personal injury slip and fall [...]
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At least 45 million vehicles – about one in six licensed to operate on U.S. roads – suffers from an unrepaired safety problem subject to an outstanding recall. In fact, the figure could be millions higher, according to new research by J.D. Power and Associates, but it can be difficult to track compliance rates on [...]
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Anton Yelchin, Star Trek Actor, Received Jeep Recall Notice 7 Days After His Death A recall notice for a Jeep Grand Cherokee was mailed to actor Anton Yelchin seven days after he was killed in a freak roll away accident. Fiat Chrysler recalled more than 800,000 vehicles in April, after receiving hundreds of rollaway complaints. [...]
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1.Experience Assessing Claims: The Pisanchyn Law Firm’s personal injury lawyers are experienced with these types of cases and can effectively review your case from the first phone call. 2. No Fees if You Don’t Recover: Most personal injury attorneys, like the Pisanchyn Law Firm, work for a contingency fee, which means that you don’t pay [...]
Read MoreTo file a personal injury lawsuit successfully, it’s imperative that you take the assistance of an experienced lawyer. An injury lawsuit is a legal action, brought in court, by someone who has been injured (either physically or emotionally) by another person, usually by way of an accident, slip and fall, or a defective product. Personal [...]
Read MoreIn a bodily injury settlement, pain and suffering or “general damages” is a negotiated amount of money to cover the person’s inconvenience, pain, suffering, permanent disability, disfigurement, loss of earning capacity, and future medical expenses. This amount is over and above the claimant’s incurred medical expenses and wage loss, which are called “special damages”. The [...]
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Pisanchyn Law Firm’s recent allowance to pursue a civil suit against a Susquehanna County gun store employee was featured in the Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia Attorney’s Premier News Source. A gun shop and its owner, whose son—an employee at the store—shot and killed a man, can be held civilly liable for the fatal shooting, a Pennsylvania [...]
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BY TERRIE MORGAN-BESECKER / Published: July 19, 2016 The father of a man who was fatally shot outside a Susquehanna County home can proceed with a lawsuit against the gun shop owned by the killer’s father, a Lackawanna County judge ruled Monday. Judge Terrence Nealon said George Rogers presented sufficient evidence to support his claims [...]
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Given the popularity of the new Pokémon Go game and multiple reports of the dangers players may get themselves into we felt it important to share this article posted by Business Insider yesterday.
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The settlement, negotiated by attorney Michael Pisanchyn of Scranton, comes from a fund GM set up to compensate victims of the defective switch. Terms of the settlement are confidential, but public documents related to the claims process reveal family members will be paid at least $1 million in damages, plus $300,000 for each dependent. That equates to at least $1.9 million for Mr. McHale’s family.
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