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- Seeking wrongful death suit after criminal trial is advisable
Feb 19, 2016
Some of people’s worst fears involve the sudden loss of a loved one. Sadly, for some Pittsburgh residents, this fear becomes a reality. Sometimes an untimely death results in a criminal trial, such as certain cases involving a car accident. Unlike criminal trials, wrongful death suits are civil cases involving financial compensation. Wrongful death cases can also hold the appropriate party responsible for an accident involving negligence. If a guilty verdict is reached in a...Read More - Certificate of merit and Pittsburgh medical malpractice claims
Feb 17, 2016
There are instances where medical actions or advice do not have a favorable outcome for the patient on the receiving end. When medical treatment is inappropriate or even harmful, it is possible that this is due to doctor or hospital error. Legal claims arising out of these kinds of circumstances are referred to as medical malpractice cases. These claims seek compensation for the financial and emotional woes that Pittsburgh residents affected by medical malpractice have...Read More - Wrongful death: why does time and carelessness matter?
Feb 10, 2016
If someone has made a mistake and injured or even caused the death of an innocent person, they should be held accountable. While this is true, the law only allows a certain amount of time after a person’s death to make such a claim. Although this process may seem inherently complicated, it is actually simple at its premise. Wrongful death suits aim to put responsibility on a party, or parties, that caused the death of...Read More - PA doctor, hospital accused of negligence in girl’s death
Feb 5, 2016
Medical care is the difference between life and death for many people. When a person dies while receiving medical care, it is possible that doctors or other hospital staff made a mistake that caused the death. Recently there was an incident at a Pennsylvania care facility where the staff was treating a girl for symptoms of cough, congestion and abdominal pain. What happened next is almost unbelievable. The day after she got treated at the...Read More - 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