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- 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 - 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