Strong Justice For Serious Disease
Negligence is a legal concept that forms the basis of many accident-based claims. When a Pittsburgh driver suffers injuries in a vehicle collision, they may sue the responsible driver for their damages based on that driver's negligence. Similarly, when a patient...
Undergoing an invasive medical procedure can be an overwhelming experience. Our readers who have had to have surgery, whether medically necessary or elective, can attest to the many procedural steps that must be undertaken before they were finally administered...
According to a study undertaken by Johns Hopkins University, the two leading causes of death for Americans are heart disease and cancer. These conditions can be devastating and in some cases affect individuals at random. Worse still is that not all cases of heart...
Many Pittsburgh residents can tell when something is not quite right in their bodies. They may feel different or may experience symptoms that are uncommon to their existing conditions. When abnormalities in their health arise, individuals often get in touch with their...
Going to the doctor's office can be an overwhelming experience for a Pittsburgh resident. Not just because they will have their body examined for injuries and illnesses but also because they may be subjected to what seems like an endless pile of paperwork to fill out....
Although some Pennsylvanians may live their entire lives without ever having to have surgery, others may be plagued with medical conditions that require multiple operations. Surgery is often invasive, painful and may involve a lengthy recovery even if a doctor...
When it comes to preparing a civil pleading to seek one's negligence-based damages, a victim may consider all of the people who could have contributed to the hazards that led to their harm. In a case of medical malpractice those people may include doctors, nurses,...
The diagnosis of a serious disease can strike apprehension into the heart of a Pittsburgh resident. For example, a person recently diagnosed with cancer may fear that they will not live long enough to see their children grow up or that they may not be able to...
Negligence occurs when a person fails to meet a particular standard of care and another person is harmed by that conduct. In the context of medical negligence, it is often the conduct of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals that is alleged to have...
It is not uncommon for Pittsburgh residents to take proactive steps to prepare for the future. One way that many people plan to protect themselves and their estates is to create estate plans. While many readers are likely familiar with wills and maybe even trusts,...