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- 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 - What are manufacturing defects?
Mar 4, 2015
When Pennsylvania residents purchase products, they expect them to work correctly. They also expect them to be safe. While some products have inherent risks — like knives or ladders — these risks should be minimized when the products are used safety. Non-dangerous products should not pose any risk of harm to consumers. However, many products that shouldn’t be dangerous end up causing harm. In these cases there are defects in the product that cause it...Read More - Commonly misdiagnosed medical conditions
Feb 27, 2015
Pennsylvania residents trust their doctors to correctly and accurately diagnose their medical ailments. In most cases, people do not have the medical knowledge to make these diagnosis on their own. Doctors, on the other hand, have years of schooling and practical training that is supposed to give them the ability to spot and treat illness and injuries. When doctors fail to diagnose patients, the results can be devastating. A failure to diagnose can result in...Read More