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Posted on Oct 9, 2012
Glossary of terms (as they apply to door components): Hinge: a device usually consisting of two leaves interlaced to receive a removable pin allowing for movement of the two leaves so that a positive ...
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Posted on Oct 8, 2012
One of the most frequent calls Mike Panish receives from attorneys is about injuries sustained from an automatic door malfunction. The call usually begins with a scenario much like, "My client, ...
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Posted on Oct 8, 2012
A woman in a restaurant bathroom was hit by a door when the door closer slammed the door on her, knocking her into a tile wall and causing a severe head injury. Mike Panish was retained as door expert ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2012
A woman was trapped in an egress vestibule adjacent to a stairway for several hours and suffered seizures when she couldn’t take her medicine. Mike Panish was retained as the door expert on this ...
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Posted on Oct 3, 2012
According to Wikipedia, in right hand traffic countries, revolving doors typically revolve counter-clockwise (as seen from above), allowing people to enter and exit only on the right side of the door. ...
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Posted on Oct 2, 2012
An elderly woman was badly injured in a retirement home when she was hit by a door with a defective door closer. Improper maintenance of the door closer lead to a total failure of the hydraulic system ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2012
ICU and CCU hospital doors can now be equipped with a touchless system, manufactured by Besam Entrance Solutions. VersaMax Touchless eliminates the need to touch the door for opening and closing. This ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2012
A child was severely burned when his mother was trapped inside a bathroom in their rented apartment. The mother couldn’t open the door to get to her child. The door lock jammed and the warped ...
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Posted on Sep 30, 2012
Automatic Sliding Doors are used frequently for two way or directional traffic. Automatic sliding doors can be single sliding doors, bi-parting sliding doors, and telescopic sliding doors. Automatic ...
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Posted on Sep 28, 2012
Most of us walk through automatic doors on a regular basis. Most retail stores have some form of automatic doors, whether they are automatic sliding doors, automatic revolving doors, automatic ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2012
According to The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM), automatic door technology started in the 1940s with the introduction of floor mat devices. The introduction of automatic ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2012
Senior citizens who have been struck by a malfunctioning automatic door can have serious injuries that often lead to death. Mike Panish is an expert witness specializing in automatic door injury ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2012
Exit panic bar hardware and push bars are designed to allow you to leave a building quickly, without any special knowledge or information. Panic bars provide the ability to lock the door(s) from the ...
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Posted on Sep 21, 2012
Torn Achilles tendons are a common injury when a sharp door bottom slices through your ankle. Doors in public places are not always adjusted or maintained the way most patrons would expect. Manual ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2012
Michael Panish, Construction Expert Witness, announces the launch of his newly redesigned website at www.ConstructionWitness.com. Visitors will find new content, previous and newly published technical ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2012
Building contractor fraud is more common than you might think, particularly when it comes to home renovation and repairs. Homeowners seeking reputable contractors are often misled by the ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2012
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Construction Expert Witness blog with an RSS feed available here. Michael Panish specializes in most construction trades, cabinetry, millwork, woodwork, ...
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