U-Haul Fined $1 Million in Propane Explosion Verdict
U-Haul of Pennsylvania is being held accountable for a 2014 deadly Philadelphia propane explosion.
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Conagra Under Fire for Exploding Pam Cans
Exploding Pam cans prompted several lawsuits against Conagra, the manufacturer. Conagra maintains the products are safe when used as directed.
Are Schools Liable for Student Gym Class Injuries?
Schools often have immunity when it comes to injury. But not when it came to a certain gym class injury.
Class-Action Suits Follow Fisher-Price Recall
The popular Rock ‘n Play sleeper by Fisher-Price has been linked to more than 30 infant deaths, prompting a recall...and lawsuits.
Is Physician Burnout Causing Medical Errors?
Unsafe conditions have long been identified as a cause of medical errors. A new study has identified another, possibly greater, cause.
Will 2019 be Safer for Construction Workers on Roadways?
A new bill will soon put speed cameras in Pennsylvania highway construction zones.
How to Minimize Vaginal Birth Complications
Can practicing for unexpected complications during labor and delivery help minimize birth injury?
Medical Errors in the Emergency Room: Understanding Why
Understanding why doctors make mistakes could help reduce the 250,000 deaths annually caused by medical errors.
Penn Study Finds Patients at Risk in PA, NJ Hospitals
A recent Penn study found that nurses at Pennsylvania and New Jersey hospitals have concerns about patient safety.
When a Product Recall Fails
The government recalled 50 million faulty air bags. Nearly 17 million still haven’t been replaced, and are becoming more dangerous over time. What happens when a product recall fails?
Truck-Related Death Numbers Climb
The number of deaths from truck-related accidents is on the rise, which has regulators worried.
When Dangerous Products Aren’t Recalled
Is anyone recalling dangerous products when a government shutdown happens?
Spinal Cord Injury and Nerve Regeneration
Researchers have discovered a way to improve an injured neuron’s ability to regenerate.
How to Minimize Birth Injury
How can doctors minimize birth injury?
New Jersey Construction Accident Results in Tragic Death
A man died today after an accident on a construction site in New Jersey.