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- Wife of man killed in truck accident files wrongful death suit
Nov 17, 2016
A case that is set to begin any day in the PA criminal courts has made its way to civil suit after a man was killed in a truck-on-truck accident on Pennsylvania’s Route 82. The man, his passenger and several related companies were named in the suit that alleges they were negligent in the death of the plaintiff’s husband. The criminal investigation has already released details that are helpful to proving the woman’s case. The...Read More - Doctor errors can be attributed to medical malpractice
Nov 11, 2016
When it comes to our doctors and medical care takers, we trust them with our lives every time we ask medical advice, are prescribed treatment and are operated on. Most treatment and other medical decisions affecting patients are beneficial or neutral in the treatment of a disease or ailment. However, once in awhile, a medical decision by a medical caretaker like a doctor or nurse can have a negative affect that can cause further injury...Read More - How severe is risk of infection in nursing homes?
Nov 9, 2016
There are inherent risks to putting the care of loved ones under the responsibility of a nursing home or assisted care facility. While most nursing homes and staff practice the utmost in care, occasionally, care is not appropriate or even unlawful, and it results in injury. Most people would be right in thinking about falls or medication errors in connections with nursing home resident injury. However, another issue is the incidences of infections contracted in...Read More - Pittsburgh workplace injuries, fatalities in 2014
Nov 2, 2016
When a person looks at a statistic, it can seem small. It’s a small bit of information that on its face seems meaningless. But for some Pittsburgh residents, they have lived the statistic. In terms of work related death and workplace injury statistics, some Pittsburgh families understand it’s like to live the statistic of injury or unexpected death. Underneath the statistic are families, living and working in our Pittsburgh community. Workplace death in the Pittsburgh...Read More - PA Supreme Court issues decision on wrongful death claims
Oct 28, 2016
When it comes to wrongful death claims, there usually consist of several claims related to a person’s untimely death. One portion of those claims can relate to survivor claims, which are a specific type of damage loved ones may seek after an unexpected death. Wrongful death lawsuits can vary greatly in their details and complexity, which can make deciding whether to litigate or arbitrate a tough decision for those who have lost loved ones. The...Read More - Products’ liability can put burden of injury on PA manufacturer
Oct 26, 2016
Consumer products are subjected to a number of tests and trials before they are released for consumer use. Despite this thorough and rigorous testing, some products are still in a defective condition, usually unbeknownst to regulating industries, the company itself or most importantly, the consumer. Although there is usually no malicious intent on behalf of companies that are accused of a products liability suit, this is irrelevant. Those injured due to a dangerous or defective...Read More - Where might one be exposed to asbestos and work injury?
Oct 21, 2016
Whether your career has lasted years or even decades, it’s possible that a worker may be been exposed to asbestos in the workplace. Asbestos is an agent that can cause long-term illness like mesothelioma or other asbestos-related diseases. Over many years, millions of workers have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace, usually by inhalation. A workplace injury due to illness can result from asbestos exposure. Pittsburgh workers in all kinds of industries may have...Read More - Fatal accidents that can qualify for a PA wrongful death lawsuit
Oct 14, 2016
The unthinkable has happened to a family member or someone that you love. A fatal accident has taken their life too early. For some Pittsburgh families, this tragedy befalls them and life is never the same. Some fatal accidents are due to the negligence of another. If this is sounding familiar, it is important to know that it is possible to recover financially for the loss of a loved one due to carelessness or negligence...Read More - Nursing home chain to ordered to pay $2 million to patients
Oct 12, 2016
A troubling case related to nursing home abuse has surfaced in a Pennsylvania nursing home chain that cares for the elderly. After loved ones reach a certain age or medical condition, it is often family member’s best option to consider moving their loved one to a nursing home. Usually sons or daughters need to make this difficult decision for their aging parents. This likely gives many PA families a scare, since they themselves likely know...Read More - Helping families cope with the long-term effects of birth injury
Oct 7, 2016
The birth of a child is an incredible, emotional time for families, but it can be very dangerous for mother and child. When problems arise in pregnancy or the labor itself, they can lead to brain damage and other types of injury for the child. These injuries can create disabilities for the child for the rest of his or her life. There are many types of conditions that can stem from problems during pregnancy and...Read More