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- Hospital malpractice can result in injuries, compensation
Apr 27, 2016
The age-old saying, accidents happen, cannot be more true for victims of medical malpractice and hospital negligence. People is hospitals may be more vulnerable because their health is not in the best condition if they are seeking medical care. Most of the time, people seeking medical care receive it in a way that is beneficial to their health and well-being. But, some people do not receive the appropriate medical care, and it results in further...Read More - New report links C-section with birth injury risk
Apr 21, 2016
Did you know that one in three babies are now delivered by cesarean section, also known as C-section? This number is way up from just a few decades ago. There have been studies suggesting that C-sections put the mother and baby at unnecessary risk for a medical malpractice incident or even a birth injury. A recent Consumer Report surveyed over 1,200 hospitals in Pennsylvania and the greater U.S. to study the effects of the increased...Read More - Facts that are important in proving a products liability injury
Apr 15, 2016
While most people will never know the problems that accompany an injury suffered from a dangerous product, too many Pittsburgh residents are aware of the impact. For those who have suffered an injury due to a defective product, failure to warn or other related cause, there are ways to hold the manufacturer or distributor responsible for the injury. A products liability claim is the first step toward achieving this result. There are some facts that...Read More - Can a doctor or hospital be held responsible for personal injury?
Apr 13, 2016
The general answer to this question is, yes. However, the specific answer to a situation is dependent on specific factors that have resulted in the injury. When a person has suffered bodily injury at the hands of hospital staff or even a doctor or practitioner, there can be a lot of questions related to liability. While doctors cannot prevent all injuries or illnesses, they can ensure that their own actions aren’t a contributing factor to...Read More - Nursing home deaths matter
Apr 6, 2016
Nursing homes, or elderly care facilities, are a common housing option for older people. This is because old age often comes with its own health complications and inability to properly care for one’s self. These facilities have the responsibility for the health and well-being of their residents. But what happens when this duty is breached and causes the premature death of an elderly Pittsburgh resident? Scarily enough, this happens all too often. While there may...Read More - PA District Court receives filing of wrongful death suit
Apr 1, 2016
Every year, hundreds of people die due to complications associated with prescription medications. While many people do benefit from these drugs, some people pay with their life. A woman recently filed a lawsuit in Pennsylvania District Court, claiming that a drug company is responsible for her husband’s untimely death. According to the lawsuit, the woman is seeking damages from a company that produces testosterone medication for men who suffer from ‘low T’ or low testosterone...Read More - Infant’s birth injury can affect course of life for baby, parent
Mar 30, 2016
When it comes to big moments in a person’s life, few are as big or as significant as the birth of a child. Regardless of whether it is the first or fifth child for parents, it is an exciting moment that will change the course of life for everyone involved. While this is certainly a joyous occasion, the moment can be cast in shadow if the baby happens to suffer a birth injury prior to,...Read More - What are the time limits to get damages in work-related injury?
Mar 23, 2016
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. One moment you’re working away or driving from one job to another. The next, you’re waking up in the hospital in extreme pain. For some people, their family members are devastated when they never regain consciousness. Whatever the circumstances, if there is someone or something responsible for yours or a loved one’s work related death or injury, there is a time limit involved with filling a...Read More - Preparing for a PA medical malpractice suit after injury
Mar 18, 2016
Health and well-being are two of the most treasured and sought-after aspects in life. That is why when a person is suffering from illness or injury, they seek to have the best in medical care. While a person’s intentions may be to seek quality care; sometimes the care received isn’t up to snuff. If an injury or worsened medical condition is the result of a doctor error or hospital’s negligence, it may be in the...Read More - Medical malpractice trial to begin in PA doctor’s death
Mar 16, 2016
Doctors are no different than anyone else in the world, and sometimes they get sick or hurt and need medical care from other doctors. This was the case for a 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman when she entered a Plains Township emergency room. The doctor complained of severe and recurring headaches that did not go away. Sadly, the young doctor passed away and her family alleges negligent behavior amounting to medical malpractice on the part of the...Read More