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- Wrongful death incident claims life of highway worker
Apr 23, 2015
People who work in jobs that are considered dangerous in Pennsylvania are aware of their risks when they leave the house. Their families are also keenly aware of their circumstances. Even jobs that are not considered overtly risky can result in a fatal accident. When there is a wrongful death incident, it’s imperative that the families of those who died understand how to move forward when seeking compensation after the accident. One job that is...Read More - Does Pennsylvania have a damage cap for med mal cases?
Apr 15, 2015
While many other states in the country have strict limits on what people can collect in damages following a medical malpractice case, Pennsylvania has no such “damage caps.” If a person gets injured or dies because of a doctor’s negligence, then that person or the family can recover whatever compensation the jury or judge decides to award them. However, there are certain special rules pertaining to medical malpractice cases about which residents of Pittsburgh should...Read More - Bill heading to Senate may limit medical malpractice suits
Apr 10, 2015
Congress is considering a bill that may profoundly limit the ability of Pittsburgh residents to get just compensation for medical errors that leave them injured. Although the bill is not yet law, the House of Representatives passed it, and the Senate will debate it in the coming weeks. Currently, victims of medical negligence can rely on standards of care codified as guidelines under certain federal health insurance programs to show that a healthcare provider was...Read More - How our firm helps victims of nursing home abuse
Apr 8, 2015
When Pittsburgh residents send their loved ones to a nursing home, they are usually making a painful but loving decision so that their loved one will receive the best medical care possible. The people of Pennsylvania expect, and have the right to expect, that the nursing homes in this state will help their patients get better or, when that is not possible, provide them with comfort and care. Unfortunately, as last week’s post mentioned, sometimes...Read More - Nursing home bedroom requirements in Pennsylvania
Apr 1, 2015
Nursing homes in Pennsylvania house some of the state’s most vulnerable residents. When people are unable to take care of their elderly family member, nursing homes are supposed to be available to take over. These homes are supposed to provide around-the-clock care for patients in need. These facilities, in theory, have access to the medical support and specialized equipment that residents need. In order to ensure that nursing home residents receive the best care possible,...Read More - How should employers protect workers from fatal falls?
Mar 27, 2015
Depending on the industry, workers in Pennsylvania can face a variety of hazards. However, one of the most common hazards is from falls. Even a fall from a short distance can be extremely dangerous for workers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls are one of the most common causes of fatal workplace accidents. Because of the seriousness of workplace falls, many Pennsylvania workers may wonder — how do employers need to protect...Read More - When dangerous products reach the market, know your rights
Mar 25, 2015
Over the last couple of weeks, this blog has been focusing on the specifics of product liability cases. In these blog posts, we have discussed how dangerous product defects can be for Pennsylvania residents. Whether it is a dangerous auto product, defective products or contaminated food, product liability cases can result in serious injuries to innocent people. Therefore, it is important for people to understand that manufacturing defects, design defects and other unreasonably dangerous product...Read More - What is strict liability in product liability cases?
Mar 18, 2015
When products are defective, consumers have the ability to hold manufacturers responsible. Unlike other personal injury cases, however, in product liability cases, a consumer does not need to prove that a company was negligent in order to receive damages. Instead, the rules of strict liability often apply. People who have been injured by a consumer good may wonder — what is strict liability and how does it apply in product liability cases? Under strict liability laws,...Read More - Plastic-filled pierogies recalled by Pennsylvania company
Mar 13, 2015
Most Pennsylvania residents rely on companies to provide some or all of the food they eat each day. People trust that these companies are following food safety rules to produce a safe and edible product. However, this trust is often misplaced. Manufacturing errors can lead to contaminated and dangerous food products on Pennsylvania grocery store shelves. These products can lead to consumer injuries and, in some cases, death. Recently, a Pennsylvania company has voluntarily recalled...Read More - Proving a design defect in a product liability lawsuit
Mar 11, 2015
When products are unsafe, injuries can occur. These injuries can change the way Pennsylvania residents live their lives. In some cases, dangerous products can even lead to fatalities. When people are injured by unsafe consumer products, they may search for answers about why the injuries occurred. In some cases, people may find that a design defect was to blame for their injuries. Under product liability laws, design defect is a defect that is present in...Read More