http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/index.html en-us Tues, 22 May 2012 14:26:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/images/edgarsnyder-logo.gif http://www.edgarsnyder.com http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120522-giant-eagle-recalled-salad-bags.html Giant Eagle has pulled bags of recalled Farmer's Market salad from shelves in Pennsylvania stores because the produce may be contaminated with harmful bacteria. A recall was initiated after the supplier of the product, River Ranch Fresh Foods of California, learned of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Tues, 22 May 2012 14:26:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120518-2012-super-lawyers-and-rising-stars.html No matter what your profession, it means a lot to have your hard work acknowledged by peers in your field. That's why I'm happy to announce that several attorneys at my firm have recently been selected for inclusion in 2012 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. These honors are both based on nominations from other attorneys in our state. Mon, 21 May 2012 15:05:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120518-simply-thick-can-cause-injury-and-death.html The parents of premature babies have enough on their minds - is my baby going to be ok? Will he or she have lasting health problems? The last thing they need to worry about is that a product that's supposed make their baby healthier will actually pose life-threatening risks. Unfortunately, this is precisely what happened recently with a product called Simply Thick. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:42:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120515-concussions-girls-and-young-athletes.html Professional football fields and hockey rinks - these are the two places many people associate with serious sports-related concussions. However, a new study found that the athletes most vulnerable to long-lasting, sometimes permanent complications from concussions are young people and females. Tues, 15 May 2012 13:58:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120511-teen-passenger-car-accident.html For many teenagers, getting their license is an exciting time. It gives them more freedom and more time to spend with their friends. However, it's important for both teens and parents to know how dangerous and distracting teenage passengers can be to teen drivers. Friday, 11 May 2012 10:32:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120508-teen-car-accidents.html If you're a high school senior, there's a lot going on right now - you're studying for finals, finalizing prom plans, and getting ready to go to college or enter the workforce. Whether you're excited, nervous, or a little sad about all of the changes that are ahead, one thing's for sure - the future seems guaranteed. The reality, however, is that for too many teen drivers it's all taken away in the blink of an eye - and the next few months are particularly dangerous ones. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:34:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/medtronics-doctors-falsified-information-for-infuse-bone-graft-approval-study.html Infuse Bone Graft has a history of controversy, beginning with off-label usage that resulted in serious side effects. Now, surgeons involved in clinical trials for the product, along with Medtronic, Infuse's manufacturer, are currently being investigated for failing to report complications and serious side effects linked to the bone graft device. Mon, 07 May 2012 16:04:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120427-may-motorcycle-safety-month.html There's nothing like the speed and power that comes from riding a motorcycle - open air on all sides, wind whipping across your face, and a smooth ride that's almost like flying. But sometimes people let this thrill get in the way of safety. With May being Motorcycle Safety Month, take this time to make sure your ride is as safe as possible. Fri, 27 April 2012 13:05:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120425-teens-and-primary-seat-belt-laws.html Seat belt statistics speak for themselves. Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of dying in a car accident by 45 percent and of sustaining a critical injury by 50 percent. Yet many drivers still don't buckle up. A new study may shed some light on how to fix this problem - it found that teen drivers and passengers in states with primary seat belt laws are more likely to use their seat belts. Wed, 25 April 2012 11:10:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120424-ebensburg-community-service.html I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I'm so lucky to work with such a compassionate and kindhearted group of people. I've talked before about staff members who travel, sometimes out of the country, for volunteer work. I also want to emphasize the importance of smaller charity events done closer to home. The fantastic staff at our Ebensburg office tries to do some sort of charity or volunteer project monthly, and I want to acknowledge their hard work and enthusiasm they put into their efforts. Tues, 24 April 2012 15:50:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120424-older-drivers-accidents.html While many of the 10,000 Americans turning 65 each day can and will continue to drive safely for years to come, some are facing new difficulties on the road. Weakening eyesight and slowing reflexes are just some of the factors that contribute to a higher risk of fatal accidents for older drivers. By 2020, it is estimated that one in six Americans will be over the age of 65, and this means it is more important than ever to find a balance between respect for the older community and keeping roads safe. Tues, 24 April 2012 08:50:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120420-child-accidental-death-rate-falls.html Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children and adolescents between the ages of 1 and 19. In fact, a child dies from an unintentional injury almost every hour in the United States. Fri, 20 April 2012 10:22:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120416-save-a-life-tour-afterword.html Last week, I told you about the Save a Life Tour, a program my law firm sponsored at Greensburg Salem High School. On Friday, April 13, a few of my staff members attended the event and they said it was a huge success and seemed to make an impression on the students. Tues, 17 April 2012 15:35:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120417-medical-device-testing.html The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for regulating everything from prescription drugs to cosmetics. They check and double check all sorts of products to make sure they're safe for consumers. According to Consumer Reports, dangerous medical devices are constantly slipping through the cracks and onto the market, putting patients at risk. Tues, 17 April 2012 13:11:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120413-tax-day-fatal-car-accidents.html Every year around April 15th, people all across America rush to the post office to mail off their tax returns. In addition to avoiding the stress that comes from waiting until the last minute, here's another reason to file your taxes early: according to the Journal of the American Medical Association, fatal car accidents actually increase on Tax Day. Fri, 13 April 2012 11:25:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120411-save-a-life-tour.html At my law firm we've seen the damage done by drinking and driving. It's much more than just DUIs or a totaled car - it ruins lives, oftentimes ending them. This is the type of damage that can't be fixed, and what makes it even more heartbreaking is the young age of many of those involved in the accidents. Though we do everything we can to help the victims of drunk driving accidents, we feel it's our responsibility to try and stop them from happening in the first place. That's why my firm is proud to sponsor the Save A Life Tour with the Westmoreland Drug and Alcohol Commission. It's happening this Friday at Greensburg Salem High School. Read more about the event. Thurs, 12 April 2012 14:43:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120410-female-crash-test-dummies.html The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) didn't begin to make wide use of female crash test dummies until 2003. Since then, increased use of female test dummies has shown that women can be injured very differently in car accidents than men because of their smaller bones, lower bone density, less muscular necks, and different general shape. Tues, 10 April 2012 15:55:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120406-sushi-salmonella-outbreak.html The Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is currently investigating the source of a Salmonella outbreak thought to be linked to sushi. The outbreak has sickened people in 19 states, including Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. Fri, 06 April 2012 13:33:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120404-defibrillator-wires-linked-to-deaths.html Defibrillators are lifesaving medical devices designed to protect patients, but a recent study conducted by the Minneapolis Heart Institute has discovered a pattern of failure among the wires used in defribrillators that resulted in 22 deaths. Wed, 04 April 2012 10:42:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120402-bicycle-safety-laws-go-into-effect.html Pittsburgh has been making strides towards becoming a bicycle-friendly city in the past few years. Today, all of the city's efforts will get a little help from the law. Pennsylvania's new bicycle safety law goes into effect, and there are a few things cyclists and drivers need to know. Mon, 02 April 2012 11:18:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120327-driving-marijuana-limits.html As medical marijuana becomes more widely available, government authorities and safety experts are debating how to establish legal impairment levels for those who get behind the wheel after smoking pot. Tues, 27 March 2012 15:36:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120326-what-to-do-after-a-motorcycle-accident.html When you're in a motorcycle accident, the fear and shock set in before you even realize what's happened. Am I okay? Am I going to get in trouble? Then the other worries begin: How will I pay for this? What do I tell the insurance company? The stress and worry can freeze you in your tracks and make you stumble over your next moves. Don't let it. Mon, 26 March 2012 13:56:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120326-dorel-child-locks-recalled.html It's true that little hands seem to get everywhere, especially in places you don't want them. That's why parents take great pains to child-proof the house, keeping dangerous products locked up or out of reach. Unfortunately, Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling almost one million Push N' Snap cabinet locks because they failed to work, and several children got a hold of dangerous substances. Mon, 26 March 2012 13:27:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120322-pennsylvania-traffic-deaths.html Pennsylvania's roads appear to be at least a little safer. The number of deadly car accidents in the state dropped 2.5 percent in 2011, from 1,324 to 1,291, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) annual highway death toll. This drop represents the second-lowest recorded total, falling behind 2009's record low of 1, 256 deaths. Thurs, 22 March 2012 15:06:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120316-brain-inury-technology.html Thanks to researchers at the University of Pittsburgh, there might soon be a more effective way of identifying and diagnosing traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Research into the new technology is beginning in military and civilian patients, and if successful, could mean uncovering injuries that previously went unseen and therefore untreated. Fri, 16 March 2012 14:35:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/20120312-child-stair-injuries.html A simple misstep or a loss of balance can quickly turn a walk down the stairs into a dangerous fall. This is especially true for kids - a new study in the medical journal Pediatrics found that a child under the age of five is injured in a stair-related accident every six minutes. Tues, 13 March 2012 11:18:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/2012-cynthia-danel-best-lawyer.html Attorney Cynthia Danel, a partner at Edgar Snyder & Associates, has been named the "Pittsburgh Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year" for 2012. Only one personal injury litigation attorney is being honored as the "Lawyer of the Year" in Pittsburgh. Wed, 05 October 2011 10:03:00 EDT http://www.edgarsnyder.com/blog/cindy-best-lawyer-award.html A big congratulations to my partner, Attorney Cynthia Danel, on being named a 2012 Best Lawyers Personal Injury Litigation Lawyer of the Year. This is a real honor - only one attorney can earn the "Lawyer of the Year" for this practice area in Pittsburgh Wed, 05 October 2011 9:03:00 EDT