When a doctor tells us that we need surgery, we usually don’t question his or her judgment, especially if the procedure involves a medical device that can help supplement the function of our heart. But a recent article on CNN Health recently reported that 20% of patients who received an…
Winters in Pennsylvania often mean snow days for kids. Once the morning news reports that schools are closed, it’s time for kids to hit the hills with their sleds. Although a snow day full of sledding can be fun, Parenting.com reports that more than 20,000 children are treated each year…
By now you’ve probably heard the news about the accident that occurred on Tuesday at Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Resort in Maine that left eight people injured and more than 150 people trapped on a lift when it derailed. CNN.com has reported that two state inspectors think wind played a “contributing…
There are some important recalls that have been announced over the past few weeks that we would like to bring to your attention. Drop Side Cribs Banned: On Dec. 15 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to ban the manufacture, sale, and resale of drop-side cribs in an effort…
Automotive News is reporting that Mazda has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it will recall over 200,000 Mazda3 and Mazda5 models due to faulty power-assist steering pumps and pipes. The recall announcement comes two months after NHTSA launched an investigation into 33 complaints of power steering failures.…
O’Connor Law has announced the appointment of the newest member for the law firm, Beth A. Dodson. Dodson earned her Juris Doctor degree from the prestigious Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA, where she graduated magna cum laude. While at Duquesne, she was a member of the Duquesne Law…
O’Connor Law has announced the appointment of the newest member of the law firm, Steven O. Spahr. Mr. Spahr has over 16 years of workers’ compensation and litigation experience. Mr. Spahr earned his Juris Doctorate Degree from the Western New England College of Law, Springfield, MA. Mr. Spahr obtained his…
It is with great pride that the attorneys at O’Connor Law, LLC announce that Attorney David A. Miller has been selected as a Pennsylvania Rising Star in the field of personal injury. Pennsylvania Rising Stars, as published in the June 2010 edition of the Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers magazines,…
For the seventh year in a row, Michael J. O’Connor, founder of O’Connor Law, was selected and named as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in the field of workers’ compensation law as published in the June 2010 edition of Philadelphia Magazine as well as the recent edition of Super Lawyers magazine.…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, along with the Hewlett-Packard Co. (HP) have announced a voluntary recall of the lithium-ion batteries used in Hewlett-Packard and Compaq notebook computers. These batteries can overheat and can pose a fire and burn hazard to users. A recall was issued in May 2009. However,…