Posted on Mar. 19th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Throughout Pennsylvania and the United States, patients everywhere put their trust in medical professionals every day. When errors occur, the results can be devastating for individuals and family members. This can be especially so when the error involves a child. An incorrect medication dosage, an instrument left inside a body after surgery, a doctor’s failure… read more
Posted on Mar. 17th, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
Our nation’s aging population has fueled a dramatic rise in the number of people living in care facilities. One specific type of these homes is referred to as a skilled nursing facility which is reserved for people needing a higher level of care than others. Many Pennsylvania families have had to make the decision to… read more
Posted on Mar. 15th, 2014 | in Firm News, News
Attorney John Gismondi will be a guest on the KD-PG Show Sunday morning at 11:00 am on KDKA to discuss the missing Malaysian Airlines case.
Posted on Mar. 14th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
It should be no surprise to the people of Pittsburgh that bicycle accidents can lead to brain injuries. Certainly, if a cyclist isn’t wearing a helmet it can increase the risk of traumatic injuries, but bikers’ brains may be at risk even with a helmet on. The fact of the matter is, if a car… read more
Posted on Mar. 12th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Across the nation, the variation with which medical malpractice claims are handled is great. Some states impose limits on the amount of money that victims or their family members can receive from these claims while others, like Pennsylvania, have no limits whatsoever. Concerns among patient advocates about how to best protect patients against errors such… read more
Posted on Mar. 10th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
In Pennsylvania and around the country, people seek medical treatment when injured every day. Some injuries may be treated easily while others can be more involved. When surgical errors occur, however, the increased complexity of such situations is tremendous. A single surgical error can lead to a worsened condition as well as out-of-pocket losses for… read more
Posted on Mar. 7th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
There are very few injuries that are more frightening than those to the brain. The brain can be resilient and recover after even some of the worst injuries, or something as minor as a concussion can drastically alter a person’s personality, mood and behavior for life. And how do physicians determine how to treat or… read more
Posted on Mar. 4th, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
Pennsylvania residents who take prescription medications are aware that each drug has some potential risks associated with it. Knowing this is important and every person can research details as needed. Additionally, patients routinely look to their doctors or pharmacists to provide valuable information about drugs in order to avoid prescription medication errors and associated problems…. read more
Posted on Mar. 2nd, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
With recent media reports indicating that medical errors are the third leading cause of death around the United States, it is no wonder that Pennsylvania residents are concerned. The need to seek medical care can arise at any time and patients want to trust in the safety of that care. Surgical errors may not always… read more
Posted on Feb. 27th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
It is unlikely that many people in Pittsburgh know of anyone who has had rat-bite fever, a condition that is most often contracted by handling infected rats and other rodents. Typically, a person must be scratched or bitten by the rat, but anyone can contract the condition just by consuming something with the streptobacillus moniliformis bacteria… read more
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