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Harrisburg bicyclist dies in pedestrian accident

Posted on January 30th, 2012 No Comments

A Harrisburg man was riding his bicycle home from his shift at UPS early Saturday morning when he was struck by a motor vehicle and killed. The motor vehicle was being operated by a 43-year-old man who elected to continue driving after the accident.

The accident happened near the crossroads of Cameron and Allison streets. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old father of six, was completely stopped at the intersection when he was hit. He died at the scene.

The driver who caused the pedestrian accident decided to turn himself in on Monday morning, two days after the accident occurred. He faces several charges, including vehicular homicide.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s children and family members during this hard time.

 

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23-year-old becomes Harrisburg, PA treasurer

Posted on January 24th, 2012 No Comments

The Harrisburg personal injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. have learned that a college student who also works as an executive director at a nonprofit just added another job to his busy schedule, treasurer for the city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The 23-year-old, John Campbell, was elected as the treasurer for the city and began his duties on January 3, 2012. The city of 50,000 is currently saddled with $317 million in debt. Campbell was given a yearly budget of $53 million for the city and is said to have numerous plans in order for Harrisburg to slowly rise out of debt.

His efforts have already been noticed by colleagues and he hopes to make a difference in his elected position. To learn more about Campbell and his views on Harrisburg, please visit ABC News today.

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Ship worker injured during cruise ship accident

Posted on January 16th, 2012 No Comments

The cruise ship, Costa Concordia, crashed into rocks near the coast of Giglio, Italy on Friday and numerous injuries and casualties have been reported.

The ship was carrying 4,200 passengers. Of those people, there have been six confirmed dead and 16 are missing. Reports are claiming that the captain of the ship moved the cruise liner too close to the shore and struck a large pile of rocks in the water. These rocks created a 160-foot gash in the boat, thus causing it to tip.

A worker on the ship was injured during the crash and awaited the arrival of rescue workers to bring him to safety. The injured worker is believed to have broken his leg.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims’ families and friends during this difficult time and our hopes are that the missing individuals are found safely.

 

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National recall affects almost half a million Ford models

Posted on January 11th, 2012 No Comments

A national recall has just been made public by Ford Motor Company and it will affect roughly half a million Ford minivans and SUVs.

The Ford Escape models that were made between 2001 and 2002 are being recalled due to a leaky brake fluid cap which has the potential to cause fires. Ford announced the recall of 244,530 of these SUVs.

Two minivan models manufactured by Ford are also part of the national recall. The 2004 and 2005 Mercury Monterey minivans along with the Freestar vans have a torque converter output shaft problem that caused 205,896 models to be defective. Ford Motor Company will replace all of the broken parts for free.

If you suffered an injury due to a defective part on your car, please contact the Harrisburg defective automobile lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511 today.

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$7.5 million awarded to victim of slip and fall accident

Posted on January 4th, 2012 No Comments

A San Diego Starbucks was deemed negligent in a 2008 slip and fall accident lawsuit. The lawsuit was filed by a customer who slipped on water at a Vista store and hit his head. The complications from his injury made him unable to return to work.

The store manager at the Starbucks had just finished mopping a specific area of the floor when the man lost his balance on the wet surface and fell to the ground.

The jury sided with the victim in this lawsuit and reached a $7.5 million verdict. This amount was determined based on medical charges as well as income loss.

If you have been injured due to a slip and fall accident, you need experienced representation on your side. Please contact the Harrisburg slip and fall lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511 today.

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Build-A-Bear voluntarily recalls 300,000 teddy bears

Posted on December 29th, 2011 No Comments

Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc. has voluntarily recalled 300,000 “Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears” after concerns over the bear’s eyes became apparent.

According to the company, the Colorful Hearts Teddy Bears’ eyes can easily become loose and fall off, creating a choking hazard for young children. The bears that were part of the recall were manufactured between April 2011 and December 2011.

Anyone who purchased one of these bears is able to return it to a local Build-A-Bear location and select a replacement bear from the store.

If you or someone you know has been injured due to a defective toy, please contact the Harrisburg toy injury lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511 today.

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Maryland parents file malpractice suit after daughter’s death

Posted on December 19th, 2011 No Comments

The parents of a 17-year-old choir student have filed the necessary paperwork to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit against the oral surgeon and anesthesiologist responsible for her death.

On March 28, 2011 the teenager was undergoing a standard wisdom tooth surgery when she suffered from hypoxia, which occurs when a person is not provided with enough oxygen while under anesthesia. Ten days after the surgery took place, the teen died from hypoxia-related complications.

The suit is claiming that both the oral surgeon and the anesthesiologist did not pay attention to warning signs throughout the surgery and that her death could have easily been prevented. During the surgery, the girl’s heart rate dropped below normal and they failed to revive her, thus leading to several additional problems. The 17-year-old’s family hopes that this lawsuit will shed light on dental malpractice issues across the country.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s friends and family during this tragic time.

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MADD wants increased consequences for drunk drivers in Pennsylvania

Posted on December 12th, 2011 No Comments

Mothers Against Drunk Driving, MADD, believe that the state of Pennsylvania is not doing enough in regards to the punishment of first-time drunk drivers.

The organization is turning to leaders in Harrisburg to push legislation that will increase the consequences handed down to first-time offenders. MADD wants ignition interlock devices placed on any vehicle where the owner has received a drunk driving conviction, even first-time convictions.

Last year in the state of Pennsylvania, 406 people lost their lives as a result of drunk driving accidents.

If you have been injured in a car accident due to a drunk driver, please contact the Harrisburg DUI accident victim attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511 today.

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Defective product causes infant’s death

Posted on December 6th, 2011 No Comments

Baby Matters, LLC, a company located in Pennsylvania is at the center of a lawsuit due to one of their products malfunctioning and causing the death of a four-month-old girl.

The company was already in the middle of settling a lawsuit dealing with proper warning labels on their products. The product, Nap Nanny, was determined to be a hazard if the harness on the product was not used correctly in a crib.

The death of the young girl came two months after the findings of these hazards were detected, but the company was still working on a corrective-action plan when she died of asphyxiation.

If you or someone you know has been injured due to a defective product, please contact the Harrisburg defective product attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. by calling 610-667-7511 today.

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Harrisburg will have it’s New Year’s Eve celebration this year

Posted on December 1st, 2011 No Comments

The Harrisburg medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. are pleased to announce that the 22nd annual Harrisburg New Year’s Eve celebration will be happening this year thanks to the support of various sponsors.

The celebration, which takes place downtown, is most famously known for the large strawberry that drops at midnight from the side of the Hilton Harrisburg. Fireworks and live music also accompany the strawberry during the event.

This event has always been supported by sponsors and this year the list includes; Hilton Harrisburg and Harrisburg Young Professionals.

For more information on local events happening in the Harrisburg area, please visit www.pennlive.com today.

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