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Worker injured in crane collapse in Center City

Posted on February 16th, 2012 No Comments

Last week, a worker was injured in a construction accident at Center City in Philadelphia. Reports indicate that the accident occurred at around 2:15 p.m. outside of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at Race Street and 17th Street.

The construction worker fell when the crane he was operating suddenly tipped over. Witnesses say he fell about 50 feet. Paramedics took the injured worker to Hahnemann University Hospital for treatment of a fractured femur. Officials did not report the condition the man was in at the hospital, but he was said to have been conscious after the fall.

Investigators have been at the scene of the accident in order to determine what caused the crane to fall. Although they are currently unsure, authorities say uneven pavement or wind could have factored into the accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured performing construction work, contact the Pennsylvania construction accident attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to discuss your case with one of our experienced injury lawyers today.

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Fatal truck accident in Union Township

Posted on February 10th, 2012 No Comments

Last weekend, and 80-year-old woman was killed in a truck accident in Union Township. At around 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, a semi-truck crashed into the vehicle the woman was riding in.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the accident occurred at Interstate 81 and Interstate 78. The driver of the vehicle the 80-year-old was a passenger in was hit by the truck while making a U-turn from I-81 to I-78.

The driver suffered serious injures in the accident and was flown in a helicopter to Penn State Hersey Medical Center for treatment. Police shut down the highway after the crash to investigate possible causes of this fatal accident.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim’s family and friends.

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Pfizer recalls birth control, risk of unintended pregnancy

Posted on February 2nd, 2012 No Comments

Earlier this week, Pfizer Inc., the world’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, issued a recall of 1 million packs of oral contraceptives, or birth control.

The company reported that a manufacturing error caused some of the 28-pill birth control packs to be packaged with the incorrect ratio of hormone pills to sugar pills, which could put some women at risk of unintended pregnancy.

The recalled birth control packs are Lo/Ovral-28 and its generic form, Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradoil.  These drugs are intended to have 21 hormone pills and 7 sugar pills.  When they are not taken in the correct order or amount, the pills’ effectiveness at preventing pregnancy is significantly reduced.

Women taking these medications should talk to their doctor about their risks and about using a different contraceptive immediately.

If you or someone you know has been harmed by a defective or recalled pharmaceutical product, contact the Philadelphia product liability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. at 610-667-7511 to learn more about how we can help you.

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Woman faces charges after fatal Erie accident

Posted on January 26th, 2012 No Comments

A woman is currently facing charges in a motorcycle accident that took the life of one man in October.

According to officials, the accident occurred in Fairview Township when a 29-year-old was traveling on West 21st Street and she failed to stop at the stop sign.

She then pulled out onto the roadway in the path of a Suzuki motorcycle. The motorcyclist was unable to stop and they collided. The motorcyclist was killed in the crash. The woman and her male passenger were uninjured in the accident.

She is facing charges of careless driving and failure to stop at a stop sign. She is also facing charges of driving under the influence after marijuana was found in her system.

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Accident on Passyunk Bridge leaves 3 injured

Posted on January 19th, 2012 No Comments

A car accident that occurred in Southwest Philadelphia earlier this month left 3 people injured.

3 cars were involved in the accident, which occurred on the Passyunk Bridge at around 5:40 p.m.  Investigators are determining what caused the accident.

The victims of the car accident included a 53-year old woman, a 28-year old woman, and a 9-year old boy.  The boy suffered minor injuries and was treated at the Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania for cuts and a hand injury.

The other 2 victims were both treated at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.  The 53-year old woman received treatment for back, shoulder, and head pain, and was reported to be in stable condition after the accident.

The 28-year old woman was also reported to be in stable condition after having surgery to have her left arm amputated.

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Ford recalls more than 500,000 vehicles

Posted on January 13th, 2012 No Comments

Ford Motor Co. announced this week that it will be recalling 2001-2002 Ford Escape SUVs, 2004-2005 Ford Freestar minivans, and 2004-2005 Mercury Monterey minivans.

Nearly 300,000 Ford Escapes are being recalled for a potential fire hazard that can occur when the brake fluid leaks onto the ABS module electrical connector. Ford received 86 reports of fires after the Escapes had been recalled previously in 2007. The automaker now says that the vehicles may not have been properly inspected and repaired. All 2001-2002 Escape owners are strongly encouraged not to park their cars in the garage.

More than 250,000 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans are being recalled for possible loss of forward and reverse power. Two accidents have been reported in relation to the recall, one that resulted in minor injuries.

If you or someone you love has been injured by a defective motor vehicle, contact the Philadelphia product liability lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today at 610-667-7511 to learn more about your legal options.

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