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- Suit filed after York county man died from rare heart infection
Jun 29, 2016
Surgery is a very controversial idea, even today with all the technological and medical advances made in the field. This is because, even if in otherwise perfect health, there is no guarantee that the surgery will go according to plan. Such an incident has been alluded to as negligent. This happened after the patient, a Pennsylvania business owner, died of a rare heart infection linked to a medical device used in his open heart surgery...Read More - Vicarious liability and Pennsylvania medical malpractice
Jun 24, 2016
As a patient, we put the utmost trust in the care and expertise of doctors and hospital staff. But, what happens when an egregious error is made that affects you or a loved one’s health? There is a specific type of liability to cover instances where a hospital is also responsible for medical errors that are directly caused by a doctor. It is called vicarious liability. Under respondeat superior, hospitals can be held responsible for...Read More - If a family member suffers a wrongful death, don’t in alone
Jun 22, 2016
In an ideal world, loved ones would live well into their golden years in the perfect vision of health. In the real world, though, tragedies happen that can claim the lives of people we love and take them from this earth too soon. Sometimes, the tragedy can be attributed to another person or third party, and, as a result, loved ones may consider a wrongful death claim against the believed responsible party. At Savinis, Damico...Read More - Raising awareness about elder abuse
Jun 17, 2016
It’s something no one wants to see happen to a parent or loved one, but elder abuse occurs more often than most people realize and experts say many cases go unreported. That’s why agencies, such as the Pennsylvania Department on Aging, recognize June 15 each year as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Those who participate use the day as an opportunity to educate residents about how to recognize and report elder abuse. Sadly, elder abuse...Read More - Arguments that could be made against a medical malpractice claim?
Jun 15, 2016
When an injured Pennsylvanian thinks about seeking out compensation by means of a medical malpractice claim, they often wonder what the odds are of winning their claim. In order to answer that question, it is important to look at the types of arguments that the defense may employ to refute a medical malpractice accusation. Depending on the situation, the defense may put up a viable defense. But, it is likely they will attempt one. What...Read More - How a product’s warning defects could harm you, loved one’s
Jun 10, 2016
Over the last 100 years or so, there has been an explosion of products manufactured for consumer use. Items like automobiles, hairdryers or even child cribs are everyday staples for people in Pittsburgh and throughout the country. While the majority of the result of the influx of these items on the consumer market has been positive, not everyone has had positive experiences using these products. There are those who have even suffered injury from common...Read More - Don’t navigate the tragedy of workplace fatalities alone
Jun 8, 2016
Wouldn’t it be nice, if no one had to work for a living and we could spend the day as we please? As nice as this sounds, it is not reality, and people have to work hard to make a living. While this is unavoidable, work accidents resulting in injury and fatality are often very avoidable. If you or a loved one suffered work injury, that even could have resulted in a premature death, the...Read More - PA’s Monroe County nursing homes receive below average rating
Jun 3, 2016
Many people are aware of how helpful and necessary nursing homes can be for loved one’s in their golden years. Most residents of nursing homes have good experience and feel comfortable at their new place of residency. However, some are not so lucky and experience neglectful, negligent or abusive situations that threaten their health. Recently, Pennsylvania’s Monroe County’s nursing homes were given a below average rating in comparison to the quality of nursing homes across...Read More - Are patients’ electronic medical records telling the whole story?
Jun 2, 2016
With technologic advances have come unparalleled access to patient medical records. Since the internet has advanced, so has the flow of patients’ medical records into online records and thereby, more accessible means. While this, in theory, sounds beneficial and complete, some doctors have questioned the ability of electronic medical records to tell the whole story. Are patients’ medical records as complete and accurate as they should be? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act gives...Read More - Details of who can be sued in PA medical malpractice claims
Jun 1, 2016
U.S. medical care facilities have been praised for their quality of care and innovations in healthcare. On the flip side of that coin, there have been unprecedented medical malpractice settlements across the 50 states, including in Pennsylvania. For those who worry that they or a loved one did not receive appropriate medical care, and that improper care resulted in injury, there are legal options. Medical malpractice is a category of personal injury suits that covers...Read More