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- What to look for when selecting a nursing home
Jan 4, 2018
A nursing or care home should be a comfortable place where a loved one may find care and support for their medical and occupational needs. Though not all nursing homes are fancy, many provide aging Pennsylvanians with safe places to live out their years under the care of individuals who truly have their best interests in mind. Individuals rarely hear about these types of facilities, though, as it is often the dangerous and abuse-ridden nursing...Read More - What is informed consent?
Jan 4, 2018
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. Often when individuals visit their medical professionals they must fill out forms related to their current states of health, changes to their contact and insurance information, and releases related...Read More - Product liability dangers may lurk in holiday gifts
Dec 27, 2017
Last year, hoverboards were a hot gift item for kids and adults alike. The appeal of cruising around on a small electric vehicle caused many Pittsburgh residents to include the electronics item on their wish lists. However, in the last 12 months, a number of families have come to discover a potential danger in these popular items: fire risks from defective charging and electrical systems. Hoverboards are just one of the many gift items that...Read More - How courts assess unavoidably unsafe products
Dec 24, 2017
While watching the evening news, a Pittsburgh resident may see one of the many commercials that pharmaceutical companies air to advertise their prescription drugs. During one of these ads the commercial may list some of the drug’s potential side effects, and some of those potential complications may be life-threatening. A viewer may wonder why a company would market a drug to treat a medical condition when that drug could result in death. Some products, like...Read More - Hidden danger lurking in Pittsburgh
Dec 22, 2017
Whether you were born and raised in Pittsburgh or, like many, emigrated here from another state or country, you have likely enjoyed the countless amenities life in the Steel City has to offer. From the spectacular view atop Mount Washington to the three rivers below as they sparkle from nighttime lights, from tailgate parties at Heinz Field to the eclectic atmosphere of the Strip District, this city continually ranks high on lists of best places to live...Read More - What is a birth injury?
Dec 20, 2017
Every year many Pittsburgh families celebrate the birth of a new baby into their lives. For close to nine months they may wait and count down the days until their baby’s due date and expectantly plan for the future they will enjoy with their new addition. A good number of the babies born in the United States are healthy infants who, after a short period of monitoring, are able to go home from their hospitals...Read More - Why did I get mesothelioma, but others didn’t?
Dec 15, 2017
More than likely, you spent a good deal of your workday toiling away side-by-side with other workers. You performed your job duties in the same manner and suffered exposure to the same asbestos-filled air on a daily basis. Now that your doctors diagnosed you with mesothelioma, you may wonder why you suffer from this rare and mostly asbestos-related cancer, but others who you work with managed to escape its clutches. Perhaps you are one of...Read More - A workplace death may be the result of negligence
Dec 13, 2017
A job is a source of both income and pride for a Pittsburg resident. As such, individuals pour their hearts and souls into the work that they do so that they can do their best and provide for the ones they love. Many individuals work for decades in careers they enjoy and retire when they are financially able to live out their lives without the regular income of a job. However, an unfortunate number of...Read More - Construction site accident leaves one worker dead
Dec 9, 2017
All across the state new buildings, residential communities, and office parks are popping up. Pennsylvanians may visit towns they have not been to in several years only to find that new structures have appeared and changed the layouts of the communities that they once knew. All of the new growth and expansion can be credited to the hard work of men and women who are employed in the construction field. Many construction jobs are laborious...Read More - Medical malpractice: a review of potential surgical mistakes
Dec 8, 2017
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 performs the procedure with superlative expertise and care. In some situations, though, medical malpractice may occur when health care professionals make damaging surgical mistakes. One of the most common types of surgical mistake that a...Read More