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- Pennsylvania parents get large verdict for doctor mistake
May 3, 2017
Doctors and other medical professionals are expected to know how to proceed in medical emergencies, especially when they are performing a job within their particular specializations. One of the most important areas of medicine is obstetrics, in which physicians and nurses help in the lead up to, and process of, the birth of a child. Because there are two (or sometimes more) lives at stake, these procedures are very important to get right, no matter...Read More - How long does one have to sue for a Pennsylvania design defect?
Apr 28, 2017
Consumers in Pennsylvania generally expect that when they purchase a product, it will do what it is meant to do effectively and safely. When an item doesn’t do its job, or creates a situation in which a person using it can be hurt by it, the product might be considered defective. Under Pennsylvania law, a defect that causes an injury can create a cause of action against the manufacturer or seller of the product in...Read More - Pennsylvania nursing home neglect can be fatal
Apr 26, 2017
It is an unfortunate fact of life that we all must face aging and death eventually. As we get older, various biological systems begin to function less efficiently, and sometimes break down entirely. When this occurs, even the healthiest of us can find ourselves in a position of needing to be cared for by medical professionals. It can be difficult to watch a loved one go through not being able to completely care for him-...Read More - Settlements important in Pittsburgh medical malpractice
Apr 19, 2017
Most Pennsylvanians likely understand that professionals such as doctors are usually held to higher standards than other people would be, with regard to their work. This is important because of the amount of training medical professionals receive, and the fact that they quite often hold the lives of their patients in their hands. When a person sees a physician or enters a hospital, he or she is likely in a vulnerable state and expects to...Read More - Dryer manufacturer sued for design defects in Pittsburgh fire
Apr 14, 2017
Electrical home appliances are a staple of most U.S. households these days. Very few people would think of going back to a time of having to hand-wash items such as dishes or clothes, and clothes-lines are so uncommon, many younger readers might not even recognize the term. Yes, automatic washers and dryers are certainly ubiquitous in today’s world, whether it be at laundromats or in an individual’s home. Unfortunately, when one has an electrical appliance...Read More - Who can recover damages in wrongful death suit in Pennsylvania?
Apr 12, 2017
It seems obvious that losing a loved one is never easy. When such a death occurs suddenly, or in the middle of a person’s life, when he or she is healthy and could expect many more years of living, the pain can be even worse, as those left behind wonder what might have been. When the death is caused by the intentional or negligent actions of another person, the situation can be devastating for Pittsburgh...Read More - What industries have the most workplace deaths in Pennsylvania?
Apr 5, 2017
Many of us in modern society take our safety for granted. Because many of our daily activities are routine, and seem to involve little risk, we may have a sense of security as we go about completion of our tasks. Life wasn’t always this way, of course, and prior generations may have had more risk involved in their routines. This is still the case in some occupations, as while injury and death can happen anywhere,...Read More - OSHA and Pennsylvania workplace deaths
Mar 31, 2017
Most people in the United States earn a living by working for someone else. In many cases, this means going to an office each day and possibly dealing with things like annoying co-workers or frustrating bosses. However, there are certain occupations in which hazards exist that put employees in danger on a daily basis. Whether it is working with hazardous materials, or around large equipment, or with potentially dangerous mediums such as electricity, some workers...Read More - What kind of defective products may exist in Pennsylvania?
Mar 29, 2017
Being a consumer of manufactured products is an integral part of modern life in the United States. Unlike the Native Americans, and the European subsistence farmers who first settled parts of Pennsylvania, in the 21st century, most of us cannot rely only on those things we can make ourselves. This means we rely on the fact that when we purchase products with our hard-earned money, those items are safe and effective at whatever job they...Read More - Pennsylvania parents and doctor mistakes during delivery
Mar 22, 2017
Labor and delivery of a child is often difficult enough on parents in Pennsylvania, even without complicating factors. While complications do sometimes arise through no fault of the professionals attending the birth, how they react to such situations may have effects that can last for the entire life of the child being born. A wrong move, or failure to act when appropriate, can create a situation in which a child’s quality of life can be...Read More