Posted on Jun. 28th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Some people in Pennsylvania become nervous at the prospect of undergoing surgery. Fortunately, the majority of surgeries have positive results. Surgeons can make mistakes, however, and when these surgical errors happen they can have devastating results. A 45-year-old mother of two and grandmother-to-be wakes up every morning knowing there is something inside of her body… read more
Posted on Jun. 24th, 2013 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
When a person seeks the help of a physician, they expect the best care, and doctors have taken an oath to provide the appropriate treatment for each individual situation. This is especially important in cases where time is of the essence, and receiving the proper treatment in a timely manner can mean the difference between… read more
Posted on Jun. 19th, 2013 | in Brain Injuries, News
The Billboard Music Award Show is an event honoring the bestselling musical artists in the United States. Awards are given out in several different categories based on chart performance, number of downloads, and airplay. The awards show also features performances by popular musicians. The evening is supposed to be a fun celebration for music insiders… read more
Posted on Jun. 17th, 2013 | in Brain Injuries, News
When a patient is brought to a hospital in Pennsylvania with a brain injury, doctors immediately begin treatment to minimize the damage to the rest of the brain and the body. After a traumatic brain injury, serious damage to the brain can begin immediately if the right treatments are not used quickly. Treatments and drugs… read more
Posted on Jun. 16th, 2013 | in News, Personal Injury
Two recent news stories remind us that activities which only seem to involve fun and joy can end in tragedy. It was recently reported that the family of a 28-year-old woman who died while parasailing during a Florida vacation filed a lawsuit against the operator of the venture and the maker of the parachute. http://miami.cbslocal.com/2013/06/12/husband-of-ct-tourist-killed-while-parasailing-filed-lawsuit/… read more
Posted on Jun. 13th, 2013 | in Medical Malpractice, News
When you visit the emergency room in Pennsylvania, you trust that medical professionals will do everything in their power to treat your ailment. In reality, however, physicians make mistakes just like everyone else. Occasionally, these mistakes can lead to costly medical bills, a lifetime of disability, or even death. A 66-year-old man is suing a… read more
Posted on Jun. 11th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
When a child is born, both the mother and the baby place their trust in health care professionals, such as doctors or nurses, who make choices regarding how to care for them. If a medical emergency arises with a newborn or mother, doctors have taken an oath that requires them to take all appropriate steps… read more
Posted on Jun. 7th, 2013 | in Aviation Accidents, News
The family of a man killed during the filming of a new military reality show has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in California against the pilot of the helicopter, and the company that maintained it. Darren Rydstrom died in an aviation accident in which a helicopter was being used to film a scene dropping a… read more
Posted on Jun. 7th, 2013 | in Aviation Accidents, News
This week’s news that the NTSB issued preliminary findings in a recent major train derailment in Connecticut demonstrates that the NTSB investigates more than just airplane accidents. http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_23393187/track-inspection-found-problems-before-conn-crash Although the NTSB is best known for their work in aviation accidents, they also have responsibility for investigating railroad accidents and ceratin highway and maritime incidents. Our… read more
Posted on Jun. 6th, 2013 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Deadly diseases can sometimes present themselves in seemingly innocuous ways. It is up to doctors in Pennsylvania to determine whether symptoms are evidence of a common complaint or something more serious. When they fail to properly make that distinction, they may face a lawsuit. A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a hospital for… read more
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