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- Strict liability in product liability cases
Jun 24, 2015
Consumer products that are placed on store shelves for sale should work as advertised. Sadly, products don’t always work how they are supposed to. In some cases, they do cause death and severe injuries. When this happens, Pennsylvania residents can be left with serious financial harm. Medical bills can pile up. Additionally, people can be left unable to work or financially support themselves. In these cases, a products liability suit may be appropriate and theories...Read More - After injury, Pennsylvania man sues company
Jun 19, 2015
Unless a product is a weapon — or something meant to inflict harm — the regular use of a product should not be dangerous. When people purchase consumer goods, they don’t expect them to include dangerous product defects that lead to serious accidents and injuries. But, these products are on the market and may result in a products liability suit. Recently, a Pennsylvania man has filed a products liability suit after an unusual accident. According...Read More - Product liability: federal law on prescription drug safety
Jun 17, 2015
Modern medicine has made many advancements in the past several decades. Doctors in Pennsylvania now have a variety of specialized prescription medications to offer patients to treat everything from a common cold to cancer. Prescription medications are supposed to help people overcome deadly illnesses and relieve pain. People rely on this medicine to help, not hurt. All too often, however, prescription medication is flawed — through its design, use or manufacture. This can lead to...Read More - Pennsylvania family awarded $5 million in settlement
Jun 10, 2015
On February 11, 2014, a field service technician working on a natural gas well on a Marcellus Shale well site in Greene County was killed, and another worker suffered injuries, in an explosion from natural gas leaking from the well. The man who was killed worked for a company that was a contractor to oil-giant Chevron Corp. Following an investigation, state regulators determined that an improperly supervised and trained contractor was told to loosen equipment...Read More - What is my employer doing to keep me safe in the workplace?
Jun 8, 2015
All employees in Pennsylvania and across the United States have the right to work in an environment free of known dangers. Whether employees are working with hazardous materials nearby, with powerful machinery or any other potential danger, employees should know that safeguards are in place to protect them. Since 1970, the United States have protected employees with The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, to train and inform both employees and employers on maintaining...Read More - Medical error alleged to have caused serious injuries to newborn
Jun 5, 2015
A doctor’s primary objective is to protect the well-being of his or her patients. Doctors are human though, and human error is sometimes inevitable. When medical professionals make an error during childbirth, the result can be severe injury to a child. A severe birth injury can mean the child will need special medical care and treatment for the rest of his or her life. Because the costs of these injuries can be so enormous, it’s...Read More - What are some rights of Pittsburgh nursing home residents?
May 27, 2015
As many families are aware, choosing a nursing home for your aging family member can seem like a daunting task. There are many variables one must take into consideration. The most important is to avoid a situation where a loved one may be subjected to nursing home neglect or even Pittsburgh nursing home abuse. The elderly do have rights when it comes to residing at a nursing home and it is good for the resident...Read More - Pittsburgh program allows elderly to get care at home
May 22, 2015
There is an incredibly fast growing population of the elderly in Pennsylvania that are in need of everyday care. Whether this is due to an injury sustained after a fall, dementia or general frailty that comes with age there are many people in need of care. Pittsburgh has unleashed a program that should aid the elderly in getting appropriate, cost effective care that doesn’t break the bank or force them to leave their home. What...Read More - Pennsylvania’s baby boomers approach retirement age
May 20, 2015
Did you know, by the year 2030, Pennsylvania’s 60 and older population is expected to reach nearly 30 percent of the total population? Because of this fact, Pennsylvania is taking note of their elderly population, what that means for their future and what it means for the future of health care. In order to ensure their health and safety and to avoid accidents, neglect and death in Pennsylvania nursing homes, the government is hoping to...Read More - Consider seeking reparations for your child’s birth injury
May 13, 2015
The birth of child is one of the most joyous and anticipated moments in a parent’s life. The little bundle of joy should arrive screaming and perfectly healthy. Most parents experience this moment. Sadly, some parents and children are the victims of a medical decision that renders the baby injured at birth. This can certainly put a damper on the birth and the arrival of a new child. This is because a birth injury can...Read More