Employers who disregard the safety of their workers likely also have no concern with the fact that each injured or deceased victim has relatives who are also affected when their loved ones are exposed to unsafe workplace environments. One employee of an out-of-state subcontractor is now bound to a wheelchair after suffering a work injury when he fell off an unsecured platform in July last year. His career also ended on that day.
Medical malpractice suit filed against TV plastic surgeon
While it will not ease the anxiety typically suffered by patients nationwide who are scheduled for plastic surgery, including here in Pennsylvania, mistakes happen. A plastic surgeon in another state is facing a medical malpractice lawsuit that was filed by an unhappy patient. The accused surgeon stars in "Botched" -- a reality TV show in which he rectifies errors made by other plastic surgeons. The lawsuit claims that, this time, he was the one who made a surgical error. The plaintiff apparently underwent rhinoplasty and septoplasty in Nov. 2014.
Walmart worker's arm severed when he is injured on the job
An employee of a Walmart Distribution Center in Pennsylvania suffered a severe workplace injury during the last week of December. The manner in which the man was injured on the job was not disclosed. It was revealed, however, that an industrial accident caused the worker to lose his arm. Walmart said more details will be provided upon completion of the accident investigation.
Easton driver dies in head-on auto accident on Route 611
The Pennsylvania State Police reported an auto accident that occurred in Northampton County three days after Christmas. An Easton resident lost his life in the crash. The fatal auto accident happened in the late afternoon.
