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Posted on Apr. 18th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Medical errors can be one of the scariest things that patients in Pennsylvania must face every time they seek medical care. People naturally need to be able to trust their healthcare providers. Many times, this trust is earned and warranted but there are too many times when it is not. Medication errors, surgical error, a… read more
Posted on Apr. 18th, 2014 | in Car Accidents, News
About 45 miles northeast of Pittsburgh sits South Bend Township. The small Armstrong County town was earlier this week the scene of a horrific car accident that left four people dead and three others seriously injured. The county sheriff said the two-car crash was one of the worst he had seen in his 30 years… read more
Posted on Apr. 18th, 2014 | in Car Accidents, News
Being able to use voice commands to dial a phone or send a text message is certainly helpful when your hands are full. Not only that, but not having to hold a phone while having a conversation can be nice. These kinds of advances in technology certainly have their place in society, but not behind… read more
Posted on Apr. 16th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
With growing publicity about the rate of medical errors in the United States, more and more people have become aware of the scope of this problem. Pennsylvania residents must simultaneously trust their physicians and other care providers yet must always remain alert for potential problems. One surgeon mistake can lead to multiple subsequent problems. Surgical… read more
Posted on Apr. 14th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Residents in Pennsylvania, as with those around the nation, must rely upon medical professionals to provide accurate, ethical treatment and care every day. While warranted much if not most of the time, the reality of medical errors does in fact also exist. After a failure to diagnose, a surgical error or some other act, the… read more
Posted on Apr. 12th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
Citizens all around the United States including in Pennsylvania are aware of the risks of medical errors. New studies show that such instances may be the third leading cause of death in the country. Whether due to birth injuries, medication errors, surgical errors or something else, the types of serious injury and trauma that can… read more
Posted on Apr. 10th, 2014 | in Car Accidents, News
Texting while driving is incredibly dangerous and, unfortunately, it is a behavior that is on the rise. Even the most careful of drivers in Pittsburgh can cause a serious accident if they are distracted. Not only are they putting their lives and safety at risk, but also everyone else on the road. Though they may… read more
Posted on Apr. 9th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
Medical errors are a serious area of concern to patients and their family members in Pennsylvania. With the rate of such errors believed to be far greater than once thought, more people are aware of the risks. An instance of medical malpractice can leave a patient with a permanent disability that may require a lifestyle… read more
Posted on Apr. 7th, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
There can be many things that cause a medical error. Surgical mistakes, items left in a patient’s body, incorrect or even completely missed diagnoses, a medication dosage mistake and more can all turn a Pennsylvania patient into a victim. In the world of medication errors, problems can occur at many points. Injuries to patients can… read more
Posted on Apr. 1st, 2014 | in Birth Injuries, News
Medical errors in the state of Pennsylvania are of serious concern. Birth injuries, missed or incorrect diagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors and more together have become among the top causes of death in the United States. Only heart disease and cancer claim more lives each year than do medical errors. The laws that govern malpractice… read more