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Pittsburgh area ATV race ends in fatal crash

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Monday, May 20, 2013.

Though unexpected deaths happen many different ways they often involve motorized vehicles. There are likely many reasons for this including their availability. Nearly everywhere one looks in Western Pennsylvania there is a motorized vehicle of some sort. They are used not only for transportation but recreation as well.

Earlier this month a 15-year-old boy who was riding an ATV for recreation was killed in an accident in front of approximately 300 spectators. At the time of the fatal accident the teen was taking part in a race with one other individual.

CTE related death of professional hockey player prompts lawsuit

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, May 17, 2013.

By now it is likely that most Pittsburgh residents have heard about the diagnosis of Chronic traumatic encephalopathy in many former professional athletes. Individuals diagnosed with it after their deaths include former professional football players Junior Seau and Dave Duerson as well as former professional hockey player, Derek Boogaard. Many medical professionals believe that the CTE developed as a result of the many head injuries the athletes suffered throughout their careers.

Recently, Boogaard's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the National Hockey League claiming it was ultimately responsible for the young man's death due to an accidental drug overdose.

Recent report indicates workplace deaths still an issue

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Work-Related Deaths on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.

Overall, there is no question that today, workplaces throughout the nation, including the Pittsburgh area, are safer than they were for our ancestors, 100 or even 50 years ago. The improvements are due to many factors including the establishment of safety standards designed to keep workers from harm. Despite these efforts, including the creation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, work-related deaths occur all too often.

According to a study recently released by the AFL-CIO, throughout the United States, an average of 150 workers die each day either while doing something related to their job or as a result of an illness tied to a job. Work-related illness is actually the biggest culprit, claiming the lives of 137 individuals each day. In creating the report the AFL-CIO relied upon information from two governmental agencies, OSHA and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Police officer dies after fleeing suspect crashes into cruiser

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Work-Related Deaths on Friday, May 10, 2013.

Police officers provide a valuable service to all residents of Western Pennsylvania. Each day they put the needs of those who live in the state ahead of their own in an effort to maintain the peace and safety. While many times they accomplish the tasks associated with their occupation without any mishaps, in other instances accidents occur. In the worst cases these work accidents are fatal.

Sadly a Shenago Township police officer was killed when the vehicle in which he was a passenger was struck by a woman driving erratically in New Castle. The accident occurred after dark one night earlier this month. At the time of the crash, police were reportedly pursing the woman in the vehicle. In addition to her driving the vehicle in a manner described as erratic, police were also aware that her license had been suspended.

Bachelorette party turns tragic when limo bursts into flames

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Wrongful Death on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

A wedding and the celebrations preceding the event are some of the most exciting milestones in many people's lives. This is true for residents of the Pittsburgh area as well as throughout the nation. Sadly, a celebration one bride and her friends were having went tragically wrong when the limousine they had rented for the bachelorette party caught on fire, trapping and ultimately killing five, including the bride.

Four other partygoers, along with the driver, survived the fatal accident. Though they all made it through the incident with their lives, the women suffered injuries connected with the inhalation of smoke. It is somewhat miraculous anyone survived the incident. According to witnesses, gigantic flames engulfed the vehicle and the heat from the fire could be felt by others who were in their cars.

Jackson wrongful death trial underway

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Wrongful Death on Friday, May 3, 2013.

Fans of Michael Jackson in the Pittsburgh area may be interested in the civil wrongful death lawsuit that is currently getting underway in a courtroom on the opposite coast. Earlier this week the trial on the wrongful death claim opened, complete with the musician's songs being played while videos of the man and his family were shown in the courtroom.

Officer dies in Pennsylvania police chase

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday, May 3, 2013.

Recently, a police officer in Lawrence County passed away after a car chase by ended tragically. A police chase resulted in a cars slamming into his township's cruiser, resulting in the death of the officer. Another person was seriously injured in the incident.

The fatal accident resulted in the death of a man, 60, who passed away on the way to the hospital after the incident.

Western Pennsylvania bus and train collision leaves 1 dead

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Mass Transit Accidents on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.

Most days throughout the state of Pennsylvania, different modes of transportation interact with little of no trouble in the quest to deliver riders to their destinations. Unfortunately, one day late last month an incident occurred involving a train and a bus which resulted in injuries to several riders and left another dead. The collision took place in Butler County.

The bus involved in the accident was actually one from the county's BART fleet. For some reason the bus was positioned at a crossing located on Maple Avenue at the same time that at freight train was moving along the track. The train struck the bus and before pushing it along the track several yards, cause the bus to spin around.

Girl finds it difficult to move on from drunk driving accident

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accidents on Friday, April 26, 2013.

The loss of a loved one in an unexpected manner is never easy to deal with. This is particularly true when the death is one that could have been prevented had those involved taken steps to follow the law. An example of this is when someone dies in a car crash caused by a drunk driver.

The best friend of a girl who died five years ago is all too aware of this. The then 12-year-olds were riding together in an automobile that was struck by a car, the driver of which was driving while intoxicated. At the time of the crash, the girls were getting a ride to the home of another friend. The girl died with her head in her best friend's lap.

Stun gun used on nursing home resident suffering from dementia

On behalf of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Nursing Home Deaths on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Most people view nursing homes as a place their loved ones with serious medical conditions can reside, either for the remainder of their lives, or while recovering from serious injuries. In situations where individuals are dealing with serious illness that they will not recover from, the decision to move them into such a facility can be a difficult one. This is true whether the nursing home facility is in the Pittsburgh area or elsewhere in the country.

For those who do decide to move a loved one into a nursing home, the expectation is that the person will receive proper care and will live in a safe environment. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and residents may suffer injuries due to the negligence of those who are supposed to be providing that care. This was apparently the case in another state involving a 77-year-old man.

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