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Posted on Jan 23, 2013 In a front-page story, the New York Times (1/23, A1, Meier, Subscription Publication, 1.68M) continues coverage of the lawsuits Johnson & Johnson faces over its 2011 hip implants recall, noting that newly disclosed court records revealed that an “internal analysis” J&J conducted shortly after issuing the recall “estimated that the […]

Posted on Jan 22, 2013 The Jan. 22, 2013 Sunbury Daily Item is reporting about a rapidly moving arctic cold front which swept through the north Central Pennsylvania Valley north of Harrisburg last night, covering roads with a sheet of snow that soon turned to ice, causing numerous traffic accidents, road and highway closures. At one time […]

Maple Farm Nursing Home was the location of a horrible crime recently. Glenn Hershey, 65, of Akron, PA is believed to have sexually assaulted another resident in the nursing home where he lived.  Mr. Hershey is a registered sex offender. So basically, a registered sex offender is a resident in a nursing home and has […]

According to the American Humane Association, half of all dog attacks involve children under the age of twelve. Many times, these attacks involve dogs owned by family members, friends and neighbors. Some of these attacks are minor and do not require any medical treatment. Others are very serious and cause great emotional distress, pain, scarring […]

Winter driving can be challenging—especially when conditions are severe. The safest place to be during dangerous winter weather is at home. If, however, you must travel during a winter storm, a little advance preparation is necessary. The following ten winter driving tips will help reduce your risk of accidents on icy Pennsylvania roads: If you […]

Serious brain injuries are obvious and profound. They typically involve impaired movement, loss of sensation, coordination, and intellectual capacity. The more difficult cases, which are often overlooked, are those that involve subtle neurological and mental changes. These may happen in what looks to be a minor accident, but one in which the brain is jarred […]

Harrisburg and the rest of Pennsylvania will see the coldest weather in almost two years this week.  Here are some tips to make your home safe when trying to stay warm.  Do you have any others? • Be careful with candles – do not use candles for lighting if the power goes out. Use flashlights […]

An Ephrata man was killed and a 16-year-old boy injured in a one-vehicle crash Saturday night in Lebanon County.  Jose Ramon Marrero Sr., 51, was pronounced dead at the scene of the 10:50 p.m. wreck by Lebanon County Deputy Coroner Doug Leiby, according to state police. Investigators said Marrero was traveling north on Route 501, […]

Posted on Jan 21, 2013 The January 21, 2013 Lock Haven Express is reporting on a region already suffering heartache under the weight of three serious traffic collisions within a week’s time, received news of a fourth serious crash Sunday, this one resulting in another death.  The crash that occurred on the Marsh Creek Road Sunday […]

Posted on Jan 21, 2013 On January 17, 2013, Michael and Terry Hobbins were awarded $4,034,000 after Mr. Hobbins was shot by Leroy Miller in Union County between Mifflinburg and New Berlin. The Legal Intelligencer also did an article. Judge Michael Hudock found initially that the Plaintiff had lost $1,034,000 in past and future income. […]