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- 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 - 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