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- All about birth injury, what to look for if suspecting negligence
Feb 3, 2016
The happiest moment in a parent’s life is the birth of their child. But what if the arrival of a baby boy or baby girl renders the child unexpectedly injured? It is possible that during the strain of labor an infant can suffer an injury on their way out of the womb. There are times when this injury can be attributed to the attending physician or hospital staff. A baby can suffer a birth injury...Read More - Design defects and products liability claims in PA
Jan 27, 2016
There are many ways that products that were originally created for the public good to become dangerous to a Pittsburgh residents health and safety. This is the basis of product liability claims — that a manufacturing, design or a failure to warn defect a product injured or killed its user. Let’s look at one aspect of products liability that affects Pittsburgh residents: design defects. Scarily enough, there are numerous ways that design defects could occur...Read More - How to prove negligence in a case of PA nursing home abuse?
Jan 23, 2016
The elderly are some of the most respected members of society in that they have seen and endured things the younger generations never have and never will. Their wisdom has come from many years of experience. This is why it makes it so hard to hear about cases in which the elderly have suffered nursing home abuse or neglect in Pittsburgh. There are ways that this can be proven in a court of law. One...Read More - Respondeat superior and PA medical malpractice claims
Jan 21, 2016
Medical conditions, treatments and surgeries can be some of the most complicated topics Pittsburgh residents may come across in their lifetime. There is a reason that doctors earn so much; it’s because they are the experts when it comes to the human body and how to treat it. Sometimes, despite a medical professional’s best intentions, there is an error that can have negative implications on a patient’s life. Aspects of legal recourse can sometimes seem...Read More - Order an autopsy after loved one’s death in PA hospital
Jan 13, 2016
When a sudden health issue arises most Pittsburgh residents head for their nearest hospital. If there is a medical emergency, this is the normal reaction. However, it has been proven that Pennsylvania hospitals and medical professionals do not always administer care in a way that is beneficial to a patient. Sometimes it can even lead to their death and thus a medical malpractice suit. If a loved one dies in the hospital, it is important...Read More - Rights of Pittsburgh nursing home residents
Jan 6, 2016
With many of the baby-boomer generation hitting an age that may require additional care, many Pittsburgh residents are turning to nursing homes as a solution for long-term care. Whether a medical condition or cognitive ability has left elderly Pittsburgh residents in need of care, nursing homes are available to fill that void. Scarily enough, some nursing homes do not treat their patients in a way that is appropriate. Mistreatment can lead to nursing home neglect...Read More - Injured in a Pennsylvania car accident due to automobile defect?
Jan 1, 2016
Car accidents are an unfortunate and common incident on Pittsburgh roads and freeways today. Most car accidents are the result of careless driving or poor road conditions. However, sometimes car accidents happen due to a malfunction with the vehicle itself. These types of malfunctions can point to a products liability claim often. Instances of products liability often occur due to design defect or manufacturing defect on behalf of the vehicle manufacturer. The process for filing...Read More - Errors related to medical malpractice can have long-term affects
Dec 30, 2015
After a devastating bodily injury it can be overwhelming just deciding what a Pittsburgh resident should do next. When that personal injury was suffered at the hands of a doctor or hospital staff, the decision can become even more complicated. People who have suffered injuries at the hands of hospital or doctor error usually have a hard time trusting medical care again, and for good reason. However, there are ways to recoup the financial losses...Read More - Pennsylvania family files suit after work death at steel plant
Dec 24, 2015
In Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, there are many workers who make their living in the manual labor industry. Whether working with machines, dangerous products or extreme heights the workers are subjected to conditions much more life-threatening than in other lines of work. These workers perform and work hard in order to bring a decent wage home to support their families. This is why it is such a tragedy when a PA worker dies due...Read More - Calculating damages in birth injury and wrongful death cases
Dec 18, 2015
On this blog, we often discuss how damages are calculated in wrongful death lawsuits. These lawsuits concern highly emotional matters, but the calculation of damages itself is highly technical. This contrast can be uncomfortable for many people, but it is important to understand. When courts measure the damages in wrongful death cases, they mostly try to avoid the emotional issues at stake. Instead they look at things that are easier to measure in terms of...Read More