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
Posted on Jun. 5th, 2013 | in Medical Malpractice, News
It was certainly no surprise when the Pennsylvania Supreme Court this week released their latest statistics showing that the number of lawsuits filed against doctors and hospitals continues to drop. http://www.pacourts.us/news-and-statistics/news?Article=318 Compared to the “base years” of 2000-2012, total filings are down 45%. The decease is due to a variety of factors including changes in… read more
Posted on Jun. 3rd, 2013 | in News, Surgical Errors
Patients who are taken into surgery place their trust in the doctors and other medical professionals who are trained to handle the procedure. In order to avoid complications, doctors in Pennsylvania are trained on any surgical equipment that is used during the procedure. If a surgeon mistake occurs, the patient may suffer serious illness, or… read more
Posted on May. 31st, 2013 | in Brain Injuries, News
When it comes to patient care, medical professionals must always be vigilant. There is no room for error on the job. If they fail to provide the best care for their patients, serious injuries or death may occur. When this happens in California, the medical facility may be sued. A young woman was recently taken… read more
Posted on May. 30th, 2013 | in Medication Errors, News
When a person suffers from a life threatening disease in Pennsylvania, the treatment they receive may be extremely detailed, and must follow a specific schedule in order to avoid any additional injuries or illnesses. When medication errors occur, and patients are given the wrong drug or a dosage mistake is made, the consequences to the… read more
Posted on May. 30th, 2013 | in Industrial Accidents, News
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required by federal law to investigate all workplace accidents involving serious injury or death. In our experience, when we have represented such injury victims, their families often take a keen interest in OSHA’s investigation, but they can find it to be a frustrating experience. http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/05/us-steel-nick-revetta-osha One of… read more
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