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Millions of cans of Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea tuna recalled

Posted on: March 1, 2013. Category: Product Liability

When consumers in Pittsburgh peruse their supermarket shelves, it is a good bet that they take for granted that the products for sale are safe. However, when a product turns out to be defective or otherwise unsafe, the manufacturer may not find out or realize until days or weeks after the fact -- after the products have already shipped to stores and may be in people's homes.

This appears to be the case with a giant recall of canned tuna...

Exploding Oven Doors and Stove Tip Over Accidents

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

Many dangers in the kitchen are easily identifiable, and we can protect against them. According to reports filed with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, however, there are many reasons to be cautious around your oven as well - particularly the oven door.

There have many reports recently of oven glass breaking spontaneously, though no serious injuries have been reported as a result. Sometimes, the breakage is caused by extreme temperatures,...

Frozen entrees recalled after glass shards found in ravioli

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Product Liability

While Pittsburgh is full of people who love to cook, not everyone has the time or resources to do so, and not for every meal. Many of us rely on the occasional frozen entrée, which can be quickly popped in the microwave at home or the office. With so many on the market, it's easy to find a brand that appeals to our individual tastes, and some people even prefer these meals to their own cooking.

Of course, we assume these meals...

Innocent bystander shot by Pittsburgh police pursuing suspect

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

There has been fierce debate the past couple months over gun control and the best way to stop armed criminals from harming innocent people. Amid all of the conversations about arming teachers and adding police or security guards to schools, questions have been raised about the risk of hitting those same innocent people with friendly crossfire. It seems that in any situation where bullets are flying back and forth, the potential...

Lawsuit over tractor pull accident continues with change of venue

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Serious Injuries

When it comes to personal injury litigation, some cases are more standard than others. Car accidents are fairly common, of course, in which case it becomes a matter of determining which driver was at fault and to what extent he or she should compensate the victim or victims in the crash. But some accidents are more unusual and may require more time, resources and perhaps a change of venue. These cases are still important to pursue, especially...

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