Posted on May. 24th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Nationally as well as throughout Pennsylvania, more public attention has been given to medical errors lately. New studies have shown that the rate of deaths caused by such actions or situations is far greater than previously thought. The reasons for these deaths range from problems during or after surgeries, birth injuries, medication errors, misdiagnosis or… read more
Posted on May. 22nd, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
Summer is almost upon us and Memorial Day is just around the corner. Many people in the Pittsburgh area will have Memorial Day off and will enjoy the long weekend with friends and family. Some will have get-togethers, others will barbecue. Overall, it should be a fun weekend. At the same time, there will be… read more
Posted on May. 22nd, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
Pennsylvania area residents who need prescription medications either to address a short-term situation or for an ongoing condition deserve the right to trust that they will always receive the right medication and dosage. In most cases, this does happen but the rate of medication errors is something that cannot be overlooked. There are many points… read more
Posted on May. 16th, 2014 | in News, Truck Accidents
A horrific trucking crash on the opposite side of Pennsylvania may have some people talking after a trucker appears to have not been paying attention to traffic, slamming into the back of a vehicle and causing a seven-vehicle accident. Not only did the tractor-trailer driver cause a serious crash, but that crash also left three… read more
Posted on May. 16th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
Pennsylvania residents, like their counterparts around the nation, can grapple with the concerns about medical malpractice every time they seek care or fill a prescription. With more and more awareness about the true numbers of deaths that occur from medical errors every year, such concern is warranted. Consequences of errors can be minor or serious… read more
Posted on May. 14th, 2014 | in Birth Injuries, News
From state to state, the laws governing medical malpractice can vary greatly. These same laws can seem to be under frequent review and subject to change at almost any time. Pennsylvania residents can learn much about the tides affecting their own medical malpractice laws by watching activities in other states. Malpractice can be claimed for… read more
Posted on May. 9th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
By the age of 50, one Pennsylvania man has been arrested more than a dozen times for driving under the influence of alcohol, he has pled guilty to six of the charges and has been convicted of drunk driving a total of eight times. With such a shocking track record, it would seem highly unlikely… read more
Posted on May. 9th, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
Medical errors are of serious concern to residents not just in Pennsylvania but throughout the nation. As more reports tell about the new status of medical errors as the third leading cause of death in the United States, the grave nature of this issue becomes more apparent. From medication errors to surgical errors and beyond,… read more
Posted on May. 7th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
The world of medical malpractice can be a scary one for patients and their family members. Pennsylvania residents go to doctors or other providers on a regular basis and should be able to know that they are in safe hands. Whether a surgical mistake, a failure to diagnose, improper treatment or some other problem, the… read more
Posted on May. 2nd, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
When someone in Pittsburgh is involved in a car accident, the injuries are often readily apparent. Maybe the individual has broken bones that are set in a cast. Maybe he or she has been burned. Maybe there is even some internal bleeding that appears as deep bruising. One injury that may not be apparent, however,… read more
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