by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 30, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
Imagine going to the hospital for an operation and learning just before the procedure that your surgeon is legally drunk. That would certainly be grounds for a medical malpractice lawsuit, not to mention the surgeon’s dismissal from his job. But a new study has...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 25, 2012 | Car Accidents
While many of us are aware that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can result in criminal charges and prison time, the more important consideration is how these actions can affect the lives of others. A Pennsylvania man suspected of smoking a...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 24, 2012 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Quality Stone Veneer Inc., which installs stonework at residential and commercial properties, was recently found in violation of scaffolding safety regulations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The company, based in Refton, was...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 22, 2012 | Car Accidents
Field trips are one of the best things about being in school, particularly in late spring, when students are restless and eager to get out of the classroom for any reason at all. They’re even more exciting when they involve a trip out of town for some...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 18, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
We’re hearing more and more these days about the rising cost of health care in the United States. These costs include not only payments for insurance and medical treatment patients receive, but the expenses hospitals and clinics incur for purchasing and...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 17, 2012 | Workplace Injuries
Employers are required by law to provide a safe and healthful workplace for their employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for ensuring employers abide by those regulations.In November 2011, an employee’s arm was...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 15, 2012 | Car Accidents
Almost any member of the military who’s been deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan will tell you that driving through a war zone takes a special set of skills. Driving fast, not stopping in traffic and making sudden, unpredictable turns are all crucial when...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 11, 2012 | Motorcycle Accidents
Several motorists take to the highways in spring, but motorcyclists merge with traffic at a time when drivers of larger vehicles can be less compelled to notice them. May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness month, a designation that federal safety officials hope will...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 8, 2012 | Car Accidents
One of the most difficult situations for the families of fatal accident victims is a hit-and-run crash. Regardless of how the accident happens or who’s at fault, drivers are obligated to stop after the impact to check on the welfare of everyone else involved....
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 8, 2012 | Construction Workers' Accidents
Many people may not be aware of the dangers construction workers face each day. For those working in work zones near roads and freeways, they face the additional risk of being hit by motorists passing by. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is...
