Posted on Jul. 10th, 2013 | in Birth Injuries, News
Having a baby may be a time of extreme happiness and anxiety about the future for the mother and father of the child. Once the pregnant woman has been admitted to the hospital for the birth, she depends on the medical professionals at the hospital to determine whether she requires emergency care and when she… read more
Posted on Jul. 7th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
During a surgical procedure, an anesthesiologist is present to ensure that the sedation is working correctly and that the patient is able to maintain oxygen levels and the proper heart rate while under the medication. Medication errors made by doctors in these situations may be deadly unless proper precautions are taken immediately. If medication errors… read more
Posted on Jul. 5th, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Sometimes people in Pennsylvania file lawsuits that have no legal standing. These actions take up the court’s time and money and may divert attention away from legitimate cases. They can also give lawsuits a bad reputation. In reality, however, some people need the help that a medical malpractice lawsuit can bring. It has been a… read more
Posted on Jul. 3rd, 2013 | in Gas Drilling, News
Fracking is definitely a “hot” topic these day and a lot of the news relates to safety concerns of this very popular method of drilling. Illinois just adopted some of the toughest fracking regulations in the country, most of which are designed to prevent injury or contamination. http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/06/19/2177811/illinois-adopts-nations-strictest-fracking-regulations/?mobile=nc Among other things, the regulations require the… read more
Posted on Jun. 28th, 2013 | in Firm News, News
The Legal Intelligencer, America’s oldest daily legal newspaper and the most trusted source of Pennsylvania legal news, information and analysis, celebrated its 170th anniversary by honoring some of the most influential attorneys in Pennsylvania, including John Gismondi. The award ceremony was held at The Crystal Tea Room in Philadelphia last evening. Among the award winners… read more
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
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