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- 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 - Pennsylvania man electrocuted in work accident at a mall
May 8, 2015
Work-related deaths can be difficult to deal with, as they are often unexpected. When one heads out the door on their way to work in the morning, no one expects that the person will never return. One recent death in Pennsylvania highlights just how random such deaths can be. One worker suffered a fatal workplace injury when he was electrocuted recently at a Pennsylvania mall. The man was working on a project to expand the...Read More - What is fetal distress and how does it relate to birth injuries?
May 6, 2015
While it may be true that giving birth these days is safer than ever, residents of Pittsburgh should never underestimate the fact that serious complications can arise during the labor and delivery process. If not properly responded to, these complications could cause a birth injury to the newborn infant, or even cause the infant to die. For these reasons, it is important for physicians to understand the signs of fetal distress. In general, fetal distress...Read More - Pennsylvania car accidents can be due to safety-related defects
Apr 29, 2015
Drivers in Pennsylvania can be injured in car accidents for a variety of reasons. However, sometimes the accident is not caused by a negligent driver, but is due to a defect in the motor vehicle itself. Defective vehicles are subject to recalls if there is a safety-related defect. What is a safety-related defect? Per United States Code, a motor vehicle safety defect is one that is related to either a certain material used in the...Read More - What is Erb’s palsy and the problems linked to it?
Apr 24, 2015
There are few things more exciting to a Pittsburgh couple than the prospect of having a child. While the focus is on all the positive things that can come with a new arrival, there are always potential risks that can come up when a child is born. One such danger is if the child is injured during birth and is found to have Erb’s palsy. Erb’s palsy can occur when the nerves close to the...Read More