Today begins the first official day of summer. And for many adults and children, it also means it’s time to hit the pool. But according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics, parents should be aware of the potential danger with portable swimming pools. Portable pools include wading pools,…
In 2003, Pennsylvania abandoned its universal motorcycle helmet law, allowing riders over the age of 21 with two years experience or safety training to make the decision about wearing a helmet. But according to an article on NewsWorks.org, motorcycle accident deaths and head injuries have gone up. They noted that…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued new warnings about the cholesterol drug, Zocor. They caution that the highest dose of the drug can cause muscle damage and in rare cases kidney damage. The warning applies to patients taking 80 milligrams, the highest dose of the drug. Patients who…
Attorney O’Connor was featured in the May 25 edition of USA Today as one of the Legal Elite. Read more about it in the following article by Jonathan Widran. “Michael J. O’Connor Returns to Pennsylvania to Become One of His Home State’s Top Workers’ Comp Attorneys” When it came to…
The DailyGazette.com of Schenectady, NY reported that a man and woman were killed when they were hit by a metal construction beam while riding a motorcyle. A flatbed tractor-trailer carrying box bean guard rails stopped quickly and swerved to the left to avoid hitting motorcycles stopped on his side of…
Our local paper, the RepublicanHerald, published an article on Wednesday about a tractor-trailer accident in the town of Shenandoah. According to borough police, the truck was traveling south on Main Street and had its turn signal on to make a right onto West Centre Street. A driver and passenger in…
A New Jersy man was charged with death by auto when he ran into the back of a motorcycle, killing the motorcycle driver. The motorcycle driver was a Pennsylvania man who was stopped at a light in the early morning hours on July 31, 2010. The driver of the auto…
As we enter into summer, we’re reminded of the unfortunate accidents that can happen while our children are at play. This weekend the news reported 2 such accidents in neighboring states to Pennsylvania. In New York, a heavy gust of wind appears to be the culprit in an accident that…
WGAL.com reported a fatal accident on Monday involving a passenger car and two tractor trailers that took place on I-83 in Manchester Township, York County. State police reported that a tractor trailer going northbound on I-83 merged into the left lane, forcing a Subaru that was already in the left…
As a law firm that maintains an active personal injury practice, we work hard to stay up-to-date on recent cases involving automobile and truck accidents where individuals who have been injured. We read a story that appeared on NJ.com this month where a woman was awarded a $600,000 settlement from…