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- We know PA law when it comes to product liability claims
Nov 11, 2015
Products liability is a term that refers to defective products that have in some way come to hurt or injure the consumer or end user. Often times the average person is not familiar with this term, but maybe they ought to be. Manufacturing defects, design defects and marketing defects are more common than many think. Too many Pittsburgh people have had the unfortunate luck of being the end user injured in a products liability situation...Read More - What do I need to do to prove a PA wrongful death suit?
Nov 6, 2015
According to Murphy’s Law, anything that can happen will happen. Apply this scientific property to accidents where wrongful death has occurred and it seems to match up. Sometimes people pass away from fatal accidents in the most unexpected ways. Sometimes these accidents resulting in fatal death can be attributed to the negligence of another. If you or a loved one suspect that this could be true about how your loved one died, there are a...Read More - Defenses drug companies may use against product liability claims
Nov 4, 2015
Pharmaceutical companies play a big role in helping ill and unwell people continue their lives after an injury or illness. They do this by providing pharmaceutical drugs that are then provided over the counter or prescribed by doctors. But what happens when a pill or drug is faulty or doesn’t list potential side effects? Believe it or not, these instances do occur and can have disastrous effects on the use of these drugs. Since there...Read More - PA logger awarded over $2M in hospital negligence suit
Oct 28, 2015
It is always bittersweet to hear stories about injured people who recover for wrongs made to them or loved ones. Bitter, because it is terrible to hear about their unfortunate situation, but sweet because they won their case alleging negligence. For those who have been afflicted by similar situations, you may be wondering what this case means for you. Read on to hear the details of this man’s incident and how he sought compensation for...Read More - Navigating the wrongful death process
Oct 25, 2015
Tragic accidents can occur when they are least expected, affecting the families in sometimes-irrevocable ways. While the loss of any loved one is can be extremely traumatizing, if that loss was the result of another party’s negligence, the pain can be amplified several times. There are, however, actions that can be taken in the pursuit of justice. While a financial gain may not be at the forefront of a family’s mind after the loss of...Read More - How the FDA warns consumers about prescription drug recalls
Oct 23, 2015
Upwards of millions of prescription drugs are manufactured and distributed everyday. With over-the-counter medication, too, there are a lot of drugs on the market these days. Prescription drugs can help those suffering from a medical condition manage, or possibly even cure, their symptoms. However, in some unfortunate cases a drug can have the opposite effect. All prescription drugs have some likelihood to produce adverse affects. However, when these negative effects are due to an error...Read More - A child’s birth injury can greatly alter their quality of life
Oct 14, 2015
When a parent is expecting a child, there is much excitement and anticipation surrounding the baby’s arrival. If it’s a first child for new parents there is also much planning and preparation going into the moment they become parents for the first time. After many doctor’s appointments where they monitor the child and make a birthing plan, most trust their physicians and hospital staff completely. This is what makes a delivery mistake resulting in a...Read More - 21-year old worker dies in trench collapse near Pittsburgh
Oct 9, 2015
Within the workplace, one usually achieves a sense of comfort and safety, especially after working at a particular job for a certain amount of time. Once a person is familiar with her work tasks, knows what is expected of her and is familiar with her co-workers, a person tends to settle in. For those who work in jobs that sometimes take place in unusual or even potentially dangerous work conditions, a person must be on...Read More - 2013 CPSC: toddler injuries and deaths with nursery products
Oct 7, 2015
If you are the parent of a young child, you know how difficult it can be to keep an eye on them at every moment. Every parent has a fear that, unbeknownst to them, their child will fall or get their hands on something they shouldn’t and injure themselves. But parents in Pittsburgh and elsewhere also worry that a child will be doing everything right and still get injured. Some classic examples include when a...Read More - Birth-injury claim: Elements of caregiver’s malpractice
Sep 30, 2015
Anxious soon-to-be parents dream of the day their little bundle of joy will enter the world. Most often the parents are focused on how to be the best parents they can be. The last thing on their mind is assessing and double-checking the medical care provided by their doctor and medical professionals. Sadly, mistakes can be made by these professionals that can lead the child to be put at risk. Delivery mistakes can happen and...Read More