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- Who is vulnerable to asbestos exposure?
Dec 6, 2017
Exposure to asbestos can be physically devastating, even if the damage isn’t apparent until years later. Pennsylvania individuals who work in certain fields would be wise to know about their potential risk for exposure and how they can protect themselves against coming into contact with this dangerous toxic substance. Asbestos exposure typically happens when the handling of certain materials releases asbestos particles into the air. Workers handling these materials could breathe in these particles, which...Read More - How might the discovery rule affect a wrongful death claim?
Nov 29, 2017
The term “statute of limitation” is something that readers of this Pittsburgh personal injury legal blog may have heard about through either their own legal matters or through the media. A statute of limitation is a cut-off point past which a person may not bring a lawsuit based on losses they suffered at the hands of others. For example, the victim of a car accident may not wait 20 years to sue the driver who...Read More - What complications may result from shoulder dystocia?
Nov 26, 2017
Despite advances in medicine and improvements in prenatal care, mothers and babies in Pittsburgh face many risks when the labor and delivery process begins. Even the best medical practitioners and medical devices cannot anticipate every complication that a mom and her unborn child will bring to the process. For this reason, it is not uncommon for complications to arise when a child is about to be born. Many labor and delivery complications can be managed...Read More - Pennsylvania ranks number 2 in mesothelioma deaths in the country
Nov 24, 2017
Living and working in Pennsylvania for any amount of time could mean that you suffered exposure from asbestos at some point. This is, at least in part, because of the numerous natural deposits of asbestos here in the state. In fact, the U.S. Geological Survey has accounted for 41 mines and deposits in Pennsylvania. What does that mean for the state? It means that Pennsylvania comes in at number two when it comes to deaths from...Read More - Claims may exist for a nursing home death
Nov 22, 2017
When a loved one dies it can be a traumatic experience for those who they have left behind. Particularly when the deceased party passes on unexpectedly, the experience can be difficult for the survivors to accept. While accidents and sudden illnesses claim the lives of Pennsylvanians each and every day, deaths in nursing homes are also a source of unexpected losses. Residents of nursing homes enter into these facilities because they are unable to manage...Read More - Dealing with the discomfort and pain of mesothelioma
Nov 16, 2017
Since your mesothelioma diagnosis, you probably began a treatment regimen formulated by your doctors. It could include surgery, chemotherapy and other measures designed to help delay the inevitable. Even though you know that your illness is terminal, it doesn’t mean you can’t do what you can to enjoy the time you may have left. Your doctors may prescribe medications to help alleviate your discomfort and pain, but you may not want to use them for whatever reason...Read More - What actions — or inactions — constitute nursing home neglect?
Nov 15, 2017
Deaths at nursing homes are unfortunately common. It is generally the case that when a Pittsburgh resident cannot care for themselves and requires ongoing medical treatment and care that they may be moved into a facility that is prepared to assist them with their daily needs. It is often the elderly and infirm who require the services of nursing home facilities, and individuals who are parts of these populations may be closer to the ends...Read More - Can I sue a hospital for medical malpractice?
Nov 10, 2017
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, hospital staff members and others who work as medical or support personnel. However, there is one “person” that may not jump out as a possible medical malpractice defendant – the...Read More - Asbestos may be a hidden danger at fire scenes
Nov 9, 2017
Most people would agree that being a firefighter is a noble profession. They run into situations that others run away from. Firefighters are more than aware of the dangers that they encounter every time they respond to a fire. Smoke inhalation, flames and other hazards make their jobs dangerous. A danger that many firefighters may not anticipate or be able to see involves exposure to asbestos. Part of Pittsburgh’s charm and allure is that it...Read More - Fire extinguishers subject to defects recalled
Nov 8, 2017
When a Pittsburgh resident purchases a new item at the store they expect that it will work the way it is intended to perform once they have gotten it out of its packaging and completed any set up processes that are necessary for its functioning. It is usually apparent quite quickly if a product is good or if it suffers from a problem. Unfortunately, some consumer products may possess defects that are not discoverable until...Read More