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- Pittsburgh mold deaths: hospital malpractice or product problem?
Mar 8, 2017
When people check into a hospital, they generally expect that all measures will be taken to care for them and try to get them well. They certainly do not expect to contract a fungal infection that may ultimately kill them. Unfortunately, that has what has happened in several Pittsburgh hospitals over the last few years. Now, there is a question as to whether the hospital or a linen company is responsible. Since October of 2014,...Read More - Dangerous children’s toys can cause serious injury
Mar 3, 2017
When parents are expecting a child, they usually go into baby-proofing mode. Expecting mothers and fathers examine their home and car environments to determine what may be dangerous for a child. For example, many parents will put child-safety locks and devices on doors, electrical outlets and even toilets. This ‘baby-proofing’ behavior is meant to protect their child from the dangers that could potentially exist in the most unassuming of items. Scarily for parents, this baby-proofing...Read More - Determining pecuniary injuries after a loved one’s wrongful death
Mar 1, 2017
An accident can happen and can take the life of a loved one in an instant. While most people will never experience the harsh reality of this kind of incident, some Pittsburgh residents have to suffer with that reality. When someone dies in a sudden accident, like in a car accident or after a medical procedure, the jarring nature of the entire event can be very stressful. Beyond the actual emotional loss of the loved...Read More - Pennsylvania man’s work death due to lift, alleges wife
Feb 22, 2017
People who perform physical labor are always at a higher risk of injury than those that work in an office job. This is due to the inevitable situations that physical laborers may find themselves in during their work. For example, a man who worked for a tree-removal company in Pennsylvania was fatally wounded by a boom lift while he and a team of two other men operated a piece of equipment on the job. His...Read More - How can the law help after a medical device injury?
Feb 17, 2017
Technology is the driving factor behind new and cutting-edge medical advances that can really improve the quality of life for everyone it touches. Some of this occurs in the medical industry in the form of medical devices. Items like defibrillators, medical implants and other medical devices can be incredibly effective in treating injuries and medical conditions. However, they can also cause unnecessary injury to the user. While medical devices are tried and tested through a...Read More - Sudden and unexpected death of a loved one can be compensated
Feb 15, 2017
It is many people’s worst fear; getting the news that a loved one has suddenly passed away. While it is true that accidents can happen that cause fatalities, some accidents are entirely preventable. This means that a person’s death could have been avoided, had a person or a party taken the reasonable measure of care to prevent it. This can leave loved one’s mourning and in a bad place financially after a loved one’s death...Read More - Worsened medical condition can result after erroneous diagnosis
Feb 8, 2017
When it comes to medical care, most trust that their doctor or hospital will recommend and provide the best care possible. For most people, this is the result after a visit to a medical provider. But what happens when a person does not receive a satisfactory level of care? Could it result in a worsened medical condition? The short answer is, yes. Doctors and medical professionals are not miracle workers, however, they are expected to...Read More - Nursing home allegedly drops patient, causes injury and death
Feb 3, 2017
For many, nursing homes are a way to care for elderly loved ones when they are no longer able to care for themselves. An illness could render a loved one in this condition, as could an injury that makes it hard to them to take care of themselves. This is why so many turn to nursing homes to ensure that loved ones are getting the care and medical attention they need. Sometimes that care goes...Read More - Can an automobile’s design defect be responsible for injury?
Feb 1, 2017
Car accidents happen every day on Pittsburgh roads. Most accidents are due to a driver’s carelessness. In these cases, another person who is injured may be able to hold the negligent driver liable for his or her injuries. However, in some cases, an accident may not be entirely the fault of any driver. Some accidents are caused by a defect within the automobile. For instance, even a perfectly careful driver may collide with another car...Read More - Hospital negligence possible after patient suffers medical injury
Jan 27, 2017
When a person is injured or ill, the first thought is to go to the hospital to get medical care. That’s why it is so ironic, that a person can actually be injured at a hospital or due to medical staff negligence. Who do you turn to then? In short, you find a competent medical provider and then you look at your legal options. If you were injured or fell ill due to a medical...Read More