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- New victims of asbestos exposure emerge decades later
Sep 27, 2017
Despite the fact that the dangers of asbestos are widely known, the substance is not banned in the United States, and workers continue to suffer from exposure to the deadly fibers. Asbestos-related diseases, particularly mesothelioma and lung cancer, are incurable. Once you inhale or consume the tiny fibers, they remain in your lungs. With prolonged exposure, your risk of becoming ill increases. Since most asbestos-related diseases may not manifest as symptoms until decades after the...Read More - Preventable birth injuries differ from birth complications
Sep 22, 2017
During the course of a mother-to-be’s pregnancy she may be subjected to tests and procedure that assess the health of her own body as well as that of her growing child. While many Pittsburgh women undergo these analyses and discover no concerning issues, others may find out that either they or their child suffers from a problem that could complicate the labor and delivery processes. Conditions such as preterm labor, abnormal positioning of the baby...Read More - How do doctors determine survival rates for mesothelioma?
Sep 20, 2017
You probably worked around asbestos decades ago, but you just now found out that you have mesothelioma. This cancer, which is nearly 100 percent attributable to asbestos exposure, does not have a good track record for life expectancy. Over the years, treatment options have improved that may prolong your life, but unfortunately, this disease is fatal. In order to make plans for the remainder of your life and for your family after you pass away,...Read More - OSHA reports show variety of causes for worker deaths
Sep 15, 2017
A work-related accident can happen to any person who does a job for pay. Office workers, construction workers and workers in all other fields are subject to hazards and dangers whenever they undertake the responsibilities of their work-related tasks. While most Pennsylvania employers take proactive steps to make sure the people who work for them are kept as safe as possible, fatal accidents on worksites still happen, and when they do, the Occupational Safety and...Read More - Injuries from product defects can be compensable
Sep 13, 2017
When used as they were intended, most of the products that Pittsburgh residents bring home from their favorite stores are safe and pose no dangers to their users. Purchasers of new products may have to read the instructions that accompany their new acquisitions in order to fully understand how the items operate, but generally new consumer goods function safely and as expected for those who choose to buy them. However, from time to time consumer...Read More - Answers to questions about asbestos
Sep 8, 2017
If you work in an industry here in Pennsylvania in which asbestos exposure could occur, you might have some questions. More than likely, your employer provided you with an antiseptic and brief presentation about this toxic substance, if you received any information about it at all. Instead, you may have seen an OSHA poster hanging in a break room or some other communal place at work. It may have provided you with some information, but...Read More - What are manufacturing defects, and how may they cause injuries?
Sep 7, 2017
When Pittsburgh residents go to their favorite stores and buy items off of the shelves, they are usually purchasing goods that had to be manufactured in order to be sold. Manufacturing is a process that makes a product into what it is intended to be out of the different components that are necessary to create it. The manufacturing process for a product may be complex or simple, and that process will greatly depend on the...Read More - Lawsuit alleges doctors disregarded patient’s health directive
Sep 1, 2017
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, others may be unfamiliar with medical directives. Generally, a medical directive may outline the type of care a person wishes to receive in the event that he or she cannot...Read More - Work-related accidents can be fatal and devastating to families
Aug 30, 2017
According to the Department of Labor, more than 4,800 Americans died in work-related accidents during the 2015 calendar year, and some of those tragic losses occurred right here in Pennsylvania. Although some occupations suffer higher work-related deaths than others, any person can be involved in a fatal incident while performing the duties of his or her job. Statistics offered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration state that in 2015, around 13 people died while...Read More - Is asbestos endangering your child?
Aug 24, 2017
You are probably gratified to hear of the measures and precautions your child’s school takes to protect the students from harm. Laws require your child and others to receive certain vaccines or boosters to prevent the spread of disease. Teachers supervise recess and other activities to minimize chances of injury. Many Pennsylvania schools even install security cameras or post guards to protect your child from intruders. Nevertheless, as you prepare your child to return to...Read More