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Malpractice caps subject of requested constitutional amendment

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

Senator advocates for improved patient safety

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

Family receives $4.5 million for woman's death

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

It's hard to predict the effects of traumatic brain injuries

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

Patient proactivity recommended to reduce medical error risk

Medical malpractice is a scary thing to Pennsylvania patients who desire to trust in their healthcare providers’ abilities and goodwill. Good intentions aside, problems do happen and being aware and proactive can be two of the best ways that people can protect themselves against a serious injury. Whether surgical errors, medication errors, missed diagnoses or… read more

Electronic prescriptions growing in use

In the world of medical malpractice, many different types of errors are noted. Pennsylvania residents can find themselves or their loved ones victims of errors during surgeries, missed or wrong diagnoses, improper actions during labor and delivery and more. Medication errors are another common realm of malpractice incidents. Problems can stem from multiple points along… read more

Understanding the risks of medical errors

Most Pennsylvania residents have likely been able to go their whole lives without being affected by a medical error or even knowing anyone who was. However, that does not negate the reality of how many other people are impacted by such actions. Medication errors, birth injuries, failures to diagnose, surgical errors and more can be… read more

Federal aviation investigators don't comment on mechanical issues

It is absolutely tragic when someone dies in an aviation accident. Even though many people have fears of flying, airplanes are largely safe methods of transportation, but that doesn’t mean that there are not the occasional crashes. Of course, everyone in Pittsburgh is more than familiar with the headline-grabbing crash of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370,… read more

One hospital target of three birth injury lawsuits

A medical error of any kind can bring great trauma to victims and their families. When a birth injury case occurs, the devastation that Pennsylvania parents experience can be unparalleled. Birth injuries can result in a premature birth, stillbirth or a lifelong disability such as Erb’s palsy or more. Both mothers and babies can be… read more