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- 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 - Birth injury: forceps delivery may cause facial paralysis
Nov 1, 2017
According to the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford University, there are a number of factors that can complicate the otherwise normal labor and delivery process of a baby. A large baby or a baby born before achieving 37 weeks of gestation may be at a greater risk of experiencing birth complications, as can a baby who presents in an irregular birthing position or who is subjected to a lengthy labor. Most Pittsburgh obstetricians are...Read More - Warning defects on products can be dangerous to consumers
Oct 29, 2017
Practically every product that a Pittsburgh resident brings home from the store includes somewhere on its packaging or the product itself a label that lists warnings. A product may warn of small parts that could be choking hazards to small children, or it may warn of using the product properly to avoid electrocution if it is powered through a plug. It is a responsibility of product makers to anticipate the ways that their products could...Read More - Maintaining as much control as possible over chronic illness
Oct 27, 2017
When you first realized you may be suffering symptoms of a chronic illness, you may have immediately tried to figure out its cause. Once your doctor diagnosed you with asbestos-related disease, you didn’t have to think much further since you worked in an environment prone to asbestos exposure for years. Your doctor likely explained to you that there is no known cure for asbestosis or mesothelioma (two of the most common forms of asbestos-related illnesses),...Read More - Misdiagnoses can seriously hurt Pennsylvania patients
Oct 25, 2017
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 accomplish all of their life’s dreams before they pass on. However, thanks to modern medicine and the regulated practices of medical professionals many people who are diagnosed with...Read More - What is a wrongful death?
Oct 18, 2017
Any person who is born into the world must face the inevitable but often dreaded concept of death. It is overwhelming to imagine what happens, if anything, after a person ceases to live. Many individuals in Pittsburgh live long and happy lives that end in old age. Unfortunately, though, individuals of all ages perish in unexpected accidents and leave their loved ones reeling from losses they did not expect to experience. A wrongful death is...Read More - Key factors that help clarify asbestos-related health issues
Oct 15, 2017
If you’ve lived and worked in Pittsburgh most of your life, you already know how historically significant your hometown is regarding its place in the nation’s industrial revolution. While the steel mills have long since closed, there are still many factories, old buildings and other structures throughout the city that may pose potential health hazards to residents and workers alike. A major cause for concern has to do with asbestos. Whether you worked in the...Read More - Drop-Side Cribs: a Case Study on a Products Liability Issue
Oct 13, 2017
Newborns are a blessing to their parents, but that does not mean that they are not a lot of work. Exhausted parents all across Pennsylvania have undoubtedly spent many sleepless nights attempting to soothe their cranky babes to sleep or researching causes for their little ones’ distress. Because babies can be such handfuls, it is not uncommon for parents to jump at the chance to purchase products that claim to ease the difficulties of caring...Read More - Birth injury risks associated with Caesarian section deliveries
Oct 11, 2017
A Caesarian section, better known as a C-section, occurs when a baby is born through a surgical procedure that involves cutting though a mother’s abdominal wall and into the uterus. C-section deliveries have become incredibly common, and most Pittsburgh residents probably know someone who has had one if they have not had them themselves. Even though C-sections happen regularly, it is important for expectant parents to know that there are risks associated with the procedure...Read More