Posted on Jul. 31st, 2014 | in Car Accidents, News
Pennsylvania drivers face great risks everyday when headed out on the highway. One such risk is the possibility of being involved in an accident. However, many of these automobile accidents can be avoided if drivers learn more about what causes them. A vast majority of accidents are caused by one driver’s behavior combined with road… read more
Posted on Jul. 31st, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
The world of medical malpractice encompasses many types of situations. Problems during surgeries, missed diagnoses and inappropriate care or response times can lead to serious injuries for Pennsylvania patients. Medical errors can be made by doctors, nurses, administrators and others. Pharmacists as well may be responsible for some medication errors, another common form of malpractice…. read more
Posted on Jul. 31st, 2014 | in Aviation Accidents, News
In November, it will be three years since the tragic helicopter crash in Hawaii took the life of our client, Nicole Bevilacqua and her husband, Michael Abel. They were in Hawaii on their honeymoon and were taking a tour of the islands when the crash occurred. Just this past week, the NTSB finally issued their… read more
Posted on Jul. 27th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
People in Pennsylvania are becoming more aware of the risk of medical errors and their need to remain vigilant and active in their healthcare. When undergoing surgery, however, patients are at a natural disadvantage for this as they are under anesthesia and therefore not always able to know when surgical errors take place. This puts… read more
Posted on Jul. 25th, 2014 | in Car Accidents, News
Drivers in Pennsylvania frequently encounter various types of vehicles. In the warmer months, it is common to share the roads with motorcycles. These smaller vehicles are not equipped with the same types of safety features as other vehicles. Furthermore, they can easily go unnoticed by other motorist, which increases the risk of a motorcycle accident…. read more
Posted on Jul. 25th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Medical malpractice is a highly complex area of law and ethics in America today. In Pennsylvania and throughout the other 49 states, laws vary dramatically with changes happening frequently. Many situations or actions can constitute a medical error such as instruments or other objects being left inside patients’ bodies after surgeries or providing unnecessary treatments… read more
Posted on Jul. 17th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
News of medical errors can be all-too easy to find these days. In Pennsylvania and around the nation, more and more reports are published detailing injuries that resulted from medication errors, items left inside patients’ bodies after surgeries and more. Some situations involve a failure to diagnose problems accurately in time to properly address them…. read more
Posted on Jul. 16th, 2014 | in News, Truck Accidents
A recent blog post about the tragic accident involving actor Tracy Morgan focused on a common cause of fatal car accidents: fatigued drivers. In that accident, a Walmart truck driver rear-ended Morgan’s limo bus, killing one man and severely injuring Morgan and others. The driver had reportedly been awake for over 24-hours at the time… read more
Posted on Jul. 15th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
With the recent publication of statistics indicating that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States, concerns about becoming victims of malpractice are logical among Pennsylvania residents. Such errors can take many forms and involve medications, surgeries and more. The failure to diagnose cancer when evident in early stages is… read more
Posted on Jul. 10th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
A wrongful death suit was recently filed based on a 2012 boating accident that left one woman dead. The accident occurred when the boat driver launched the boat from the Harmony Station in Harmony Township, Pennsylvania and passed under the PPL railroad bridge, where he crashed into boulders in the river. The woman, along with… read more
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