- PREMISES LIABILITY - - NOT JUST SLIP AND FALLS
When people think of premises liability, they probably immediately think of someone slipping and falling in a store or on a faulty sidewalk. However, landlords, employers, elevator companies, and even mass transit authorities can all be responsible for injuries on their property or equipment they operate. Every year, individuals are injured in accidents that occur when premises and equipment are not properly maintained or managed. These injuries can range from cuts, bruises, broken or fractured limbs, to injuries such as brain injuries or even death.
Elevator accidents are considered premises liability cases. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 60 fatalities involving elevator accidents between 1992 ands 2003. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported 9,800 elevator injuries in 1994 involving victims being sent to hospitals. There are approximately 500,000 elevators across the United States, with millions of individual elevator trips taken each day. Although state regulations cover the safe construction, operation, and maintenance of elevators, non-compliance with these regulations is common. Common elevator accidents involve:
• Sudden acceleration or deceleration of speed
• Sudden stops
• Stopping in between floors
• Failing to stop so that the bottom of the elevator is level with the floor
• Falling elevator
• Getting struck by or caught between the elevator doors
• Trip accidents
• Fall accidents
Property owners who have elevators on their premises have an obligation to make sure that the elevator is working properly, and that all maintenance checks and repairs are up-to-date. Failure to fulfill these obligations can be grounds for a premises liablity claim and a lawsuit.
If you have been injured in an elevator accident, or if your loved one has been injured or killed in an elevator accident, you should consult with a skilled premises liability attorney to determine if your have a claim and to help protect your legal rights.
The personal injury or wrongful death aspect of such a case is best dealt with by an attorney who has the experience and knowledge that will help ensure the best possible outcome for you or your loved one. Contact the personal injury lawyers at Rosen Louik & Perry, P.C. to obtain your FREE consultation. Our law firm has handled hundreds of personal injury and premises liability cases.
- OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Prevention and early detection is the key to surviving breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women with the exception of skin cancers, and the second cause of cancer deaths for women. If detected early, there is a 98 percent chance of a five-year survival. However, only approximately 22% of women are diagnosed early.
Although there are several risk factors that may increase your chance of developing breast cancer, including age, personal or family history, alcohol use, obesity and ethnic background, it is important to note that just because you may have a risk factor for breast cancer doesn't mean you will contract the disease. There are some things you can do to lower your risk for developing breast cancer, such as eating healthy, exercising and limiting your alcohol consumption. However, early detection is key to surviving the disease.
So what can you do to assist in the early diagnosis of of breast cancer?
·Get a mammogram. All women ages 40 and older should have an annual mammogram and clinical breast examination.
·Women in their 20’s and 30’s should have a clinical breast exam at least once every three years.
·Perform a monthly self-breast examination. For women ages 20 and older this must be a monthly routine.
Sometimes, even when you take all the proper measures to reduce your risks, a misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of breast cancer by a medical professional can still occur. If you or a loved one has breast cancer, you should consider discussing your case with one of our skilled Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyers. At Rosen Louik & Perry, P.C. our Pittsburgh medical malpractice lawyers and staff can determine whether there has been either a failure to diagnosis or a delayed diagnosis of breast cancer. Our on-staff medical doctors know what questions to ask to quickly determine whether you or your loved one is the victim of medical malpractice. Contact our law firm today for your FREE consultation.
- NHTSA RELEASES REPORT INVOLVING MOTOR VEHICLE DEATHS IN 2007
A report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there were 41,057 motor vehicle related deaths in 2007. According to its 2007 Annual Assessment of Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Fatalities and People Injured, there was a drop in total deaths from 42,708 deaths in 2006 to 41,059 fatalities in 2007, a 3.9% decrease. The report also indicated a decline in the number of motor vehicle injury victims, from 2,575,000 injuries in 2006 to 2,491,000 injury victims in 2007.
Being involved in a motor vehicle accident impacts on your property, your health and even your life. Such accidents occur because of driver error, negligence, and manufacturing defects. No matter what the cause or result, a motor vehicle accident can turn your life into a prolonged struggle.
For decades, our personal injury lawyers have focused on our clients needs, and we have never lost sight of who we represent and why. We have represented clients in cases involving private passenger vehicles, commercial trucks, motorcycles and pedestrian accidents. Our primary goal is to achieve the best possible result for all of our clients. Our commitment to our clients starts from the beginning with our intake process. At every stage of your case, our attorneys track the progress of your case with personal involvement to protect your interests. Contact the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania law firm of Rosen Louik & Perry, P.C. for your FREE consultation today.
- HIT AND RUN ACCIDENT LEAVES MOTORCYCLIST DEAD
A motorcyclist was struck and killed on the Pennsylvania turnpike near mile marker 33 in Pine Township on September 4, 2008. State police say that motorcyclist, Keith Brown, 46, of Green Bay, Wisconsin was struck at about 5 a.m. Police said the driver who hit the motorcyclist is Shiva Lal Acharya. Trooper Robin Mungo of the Pennsylvania State Police says Lal Acharya, who is a medical doctor from Illinois, ran from the crash scene. "The suspect appeared as though he was going to stop. But after a mile and a half he increased his speed hoping to elude the patrolman. They reached speeds up to 130 mph before the officer called off the 23-mile pursuit at the state line," Mungo said.
Our Pennsylvania car accident attorneys understand the devastating effects of motor vehicle accidents, which can result in brain injury, spinal cord injuries, paralysis and even wrongful death. Our Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers have represented individuals in all kinds of collisions involving motor vehicles. Our Pennsylvania car accident lawyers will fight to win the maximum settlement for your injuries from insurance companies.
The personal injury attorneys at Rosen Louik & Perry, P.C. accepts car accident cases on a contingent-fee basis. This means we will not be paid unless you get a settlement or court verdict. The fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict. We advance all of the costs necessary to handle your case, and will not seek reimbursement of these costs unless we are successful in recovering money for you.
Let the caring lawyers of Rosen Louik & Perry, P.C. help you through the process of dealing with the insurance companies. Contact a Pennsylvania car accident lawyer at our Pittsburgh office today for YOUR FREE CONSULTATION.
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