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Posted on Jul. 10th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
Medical malpractice can come in many forms. Wrong or missed diagnoses, improper surgical procedures or medication errors are just some of the more common examples that cause serious injuries or even death to victims in Pennsylvania. Resulting complications can often be life-altering such as with a traumatic brain injury. People who have suffered such an… read more
Posted on Jul. 8th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
Every day, many residents throughout Pennsylvania undergo surgical procedures for a variety of reasons. Every surgery, no matter how minor or severe, carries with it a certain level of risk. For too many patients, however, the risks involve preventable problems such as a surgeon mistake or actions of negligent operating room staff. Having a piece… read more
Posted on Jul. 5th, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
Medical malpractice can take many forms. A Pennsylvania patient may be subject to a complication during a birth, a surgical error a missed diagnoses or more. Medication errors are among the most common forms of malpractice cases. These errors can be introduced in the pharmacy, the hospital, the doctor’s office or even at the manufacturing… read more
Posted on Jul. 3rd, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
Residents in Pennsylvania know that they must be their own advocates for good healthcare in today’s world. Despite many respected, talented and honest medical professionals there are still a great many instances of medical malpractice. Some of these can be surgical errors and some can even be deliberate acts on the part of unethical professionals…. read more
Posted on Jul. 2nd, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
Pennsylvania vehicle accidents can have severe consequences, including life-changing injuries. A young teen is suffering from a head injury after a recent train accident in Phoenixville. The 14-year-old was found near railroad tracks after he was struck by part of a Norfolk Southern train. This is one of three train-pedestrian accidents that have occurred since… read more
Posted on Jun. 28th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
As the world of medical insurance evolves, patients, healthcare workers and organizations in Pennsylvania and around the nation will be watching to see if changes will also be coming to the world of medical malpractice. Medical errors account for the third largest number of deaths in America according to recent statistics. From traumatic brain injury… read more
Posted on Jun. 26th, 2014 | in Birth Injuries, News
For Pennsylvania parents, the thought of any serious injury to their children is among the worst things that can happen. This thought can be especially painful when any injury is preventable, such as in a birth injury case. When the livelihood of an innocent baby is stolen by the acts of a negligent nurse or… read more
Posted on Jun. 25th, 2014 | in News, Truck Accidents
The dangers of semi-trucks on the highway were brought to light by a recent accident on the East Coast involving comedian Tracy Morgan. The wreck occurred earlier this month when a Wal-Mart truck rear-ended Morgan’s limo-van on the New Jersey turnpike. Morgan’s friend and fellow comedian, James McNair, was killed while Morgan and three others… read more
Posted on Jun. 22nd, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
Around the nation and in Pennsylvania, medical errors have received a lot of focus recently. Recent reports have brought to light the serious nature of malpractice incidents noting that as many as 440,000 people in the United States potentially die each year from various forms of medical negligence. Surgical errors are among the leading cause… read more
Posted on Jun. 20th, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
A single medical error can be fatal all too easily. Pennsylvania residents have heard of more than enough stories of such tragic situations. Surgical errors, missed or incorrect diagnoses and medication errors frequently top the list of the most common forms of medical malpractice. When medications are involved, an error could be in the form… read more