by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 30, 2014 | Car Accidents
It should come as no surprise that many deadly accidents take place during holiday times in the United States. There are several reasons that this would be so. For one, many people have the day off of work for federal holidays such as Independence Day, so people who...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 28, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
In many cases, diagnosing the correct illness of people in Pennsylvania can be tricky for doctors. This is, of course, a critical task; a delay in diagnosis, or an incorrect one altogether, could be a critical or fatal medical error. Depending on the illness, timing...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 28, 2014 | Workplace Accidents
Pennsylvania workers know that following safety precautions in the workplace is essential. A 28-year-old man in a Massachusetts facility was never trained in procedures that might have saved his life. The company had been cited by federal safety inspectors for not...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 23, 2014 | Social Security Disability
There can be a lot of uncertainty for disabled Pennsylvania residents when they are considering filing for Social Security disability insurance benefits. The paperwork can be daunting, and the documentation that must be produced might seem like a barrier to many...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 21, 2014 | Car Accidents
The memory of prom night likely conjures up all kinds of memories for Pennsylvanians — some of them funny, some of them cringe-worthy, and others happy. Unfortunately, for many people in Pennsylvania, the thought of prom night reminds them of a loved one whose...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 20, 2014 | Workplace Injuries
The Federal Employers’ Liability Act, passed in 1908 by the U.S. Congress, exists to protect and assist railroad workers who are injured on the job. A resident of Levittown has filed suit in connection with his workplace injury, claiming that his company failed...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 19, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
Researchers have determined just how many Americans are misdiagnosed in outpatient settings on an annual basis and their conclusions will almost certainly shock you. In addition to individuals who are affected by diagnosis errors while hospitalized, approximately 12...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 19, 2014 | Workplace Accidents
A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man died while working on a sewer installation project on May 6. The construction accident occurred in Somerset County southeast of Pittsburgh. The construction work was part of a project to provide the small town of Ursina with its first...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 16, 2014 | Car Accidents
It’s often easy to forget just how dangerous our roads and highways can be. When everything goes as it’s supposed to, traffic moves smoothly and everyone reaches their destinations safely. However, one small error on the part of a driver can lead to a...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | May 14, 2014 | Motorcycle Accidents
Almost all of us in Pennsylvania have heard the refrain — and seen the bumper stickers — urging drivers to start seeing motorcycles. Unfortunately, it is still often the case that this is easier said than done. This point is underscored when motorcycle...
