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- 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 - OSHA rights offer safety, aim to protect Pittsburgh workers
Dec 16, 2015
Pittsburgh is the home of many labor-intensive jobs that require workers to be vigilant about their safety and their surroundings. However, the employer also has requirements that are set to ensure the correct safety precautions are being followed by Pittsburgh businesses and workers. These Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, along with state regulations, are set in order to prevent workplace injuries and workplace deaths. OSHA regulations grant Pittsburgh workers a host of rights...Read More - Pittsburgh’s nursing home residents are at risk of neglect
Dec 9, 2015
As Pittsburgh’s elderly population continues to grow exponentially, there is an increase in the demand for nursing homes and other care facilities for this generation. While nursing homes can be a great solution for the elderly and their family, sometimes residents of nursing homes do not receive the best care. This can result in nursing home neglect or even nursing home deaths. However, health care professionals and the general public may not understand the full...Read More - Pittsburgh medical malpractice victims may seek recourse
Dec 2, 2015
Hospitals aim to offer only the best in medical care prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. But what happens when that treatment is incorrect or even harmful to the patient? Most Pittsburgh residents never imagine that their lives or health could be in danger due to a medical diagnosis or course of treatment. However, this is a possibility, as too many Pittsburgh residents already know. What should a patient do when an injury has occurred due to...Read More - What are the ‘Fatal Four’ in workplace deaths?
Nov 25, 2015
Manual workers in Pennsylvania today have access to unprecedented technology and worker tools on the job. So why are so many workplace deaths still occurring? One industry in particular has a track record of a high fatality rate. Construction workers are subject to a relatively dangerous job that can leave them injured or even killed. These injuries are made all the more serious when they are due to employer negligence. The Occupational Safety and Health...Read More