by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 30, 2015 | Car Accidents
As parents, we expect a certain level of safety when we see our kids off at the bus stop. We expect that the bus will stop safety, the lights and stop signs will alert drivers to stop, the children will board the bus safely and take their seats, and then the bus will...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 28, 2015 | Car Accidents
In a prior post, we highlighted several different tips that teen drivers can incorporate during prom season so that they can avoid tragic accidents. Indeed, limiting distractions and not drinking and driving are obvious choices, but some teen drivers may not take...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 28, 2015 | Construction Workers' Accidents
On April 15, a construction worker in Pennsylvania died as a result of critical injuries that he had sustained in a workplace accident two days before. The 36-year-old man was working on an expansion project at the King of Prussia Mall outside of Philadelphia when he...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 24, 2015 | Car Accidents
It is late April in central Pennsylvania. That not only means that baseball is back, it also means that prom season is here. It is no secret that teens around the region are looking forward to that special night where they get dressed up and have a great time. Indeed,...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 23, 2015 | Workers' Compensation
Black lung disease remains a health risk for Pennsylvania coal miners. Statistics from the federal Department of Labor show that black lung disease killed over 70,000 workers from 1970 to May 2013. Historically, the disease has killed more miners than cave-ins and...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 22, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
When people think about medical malpractice, it is common for the gaffes that garner national headlines to come to mind. After all, it is hard to believe that a surgical team can leave tools inside the patient, or that a procedure could be performed on the wrong side...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 17, 2015 | Car Accidents
There has been little news recently about the ignition switch recall that affected millions of vehicles across the United States last year. However, it is expected that lawsuits will continue to be filed against the automaker as more injuries and deaths are determined...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 15, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
According to police, a road construction worker was killed by a utility vehicle on Route 22 in Hanover Township on April 9. The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 p.m. The victim, a 43-year-old Connellsville man, was part of a construction crew working to repair...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 15, 2015 | Car Accidents
In our last post, we highlighted some of the common (and favorite) rites of spring. Oh, by the way, congratulations to the Pirates for winning their home owner. But we digress.In spring, snow gives way to rain. After all, the adage “April showers brings May...
by Shollenberger Januzzi & Wolfe, LLP | Apr 10, 2015 | Car Accidents
One of the rites of spring in Pennsylvania is the return of Major League Baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a great deal of promise coming into the 2015 season as they will try to make another playoff appearance. Another important rite of spring is spring break for...