The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently upheld a ruling invalidating the “regular use exception” to uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) liability coverage. The Supreme Court’s decision is a monumental win for car accident victims who sustain injuries when they are driving their work vehicles. In light of the Court’s decision, insurance companies can no longer unjustly deny victims[…]

According to national data, emergency medical workers treat 55,000 to 60,000 children for injuries associated with swallowing foreign objects every year. Children under 5 who unintentionally ingest batteries, magnets, and other types of small, foreign objects account for the majority of annual hospitalizations. Because button batteries and magnets pose significant and unique risks that can[…]

Every year, there are nearly 3 million reported workplace accidents resulting in serious injuries, and more than 5,000 of these injuries are fatal, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The deadliest accidents are the result of explosions, fires, or toxic chemical exposure. In many cases, these incidents are the direct[…]

Surgeons have been implanting heart devices in patients for more than 50 years. However, patients are often unaware that there are many risks associated with this type of surgery. In addition to the risk of infection, patients may suffer harm if the surgeon implants a device improperly or if the device itself is defective. There[…]

Metal casting is one of the backbones of manufacturing in the U.S., providing jobs to nearly 490,000 workers. The parts produced by workers in metal casting foundries are found in all sorts of products, including automobiles, trains, trucks, medical devices, appliances, and toys. About 90 percent of the world’s durable goods include component parts that[…]