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- How do you prevent fall-related nursing home deaths?
Sep 27, 2014
Falls, like slips and slides, can be amusing to younger Pennsylvanians. However, for the elderly, who are more fragile, falls can be a matter of life and death. Besides being more careful, elderly people should be guided by their loved ones in order to prevent falls and other accidents. When it comes to caring for the elderly, Pennsylvanians often think of nursing homes to help them care for their elderly loved ones. However, figures show...Read More - Contributing to the healing process after a fatal accident
Sep 25, 2014
There are no words to describe the pain and grief a family experiences after losing a loved one. Money cannot adequately compensate for a family’s loss. Unfortunately, under Pennsylvania law, as well as in legislatures across the country, compensation is the only acceptable remedy after a fatal accident. Many law firms are aware of this, of course, and seek any compensation when serving their clients. However, our Pittsburgh-based law firm treats the situation with the...Read More - Pennsylvanians should be aware of the most dangerous jobs
Sep 17, 2014
Ideally, hardworking Pennsylvanians should not have to put their lives on the line every time they report to work. However, despite safety measures, there are some jobs that are just inherently dangerous. The Bureau of Labor Statistics states that in 2012, almost 4,400 workplace deaths occurred in the United States. Although the figure is down from the previous year’s 4,693 fatalities, one death is always too many. The BLS listed the professions that incurred the...Read More - Giving nursing home neglect victims the justice they deserve
Sep 12, 2014
Pennsylvanians often place their faith and hard-earned money on nursing homes and assisted living facilities so their loved ones can be comfortable and taken care of while in the twilight of their lives. While many facilities fulfill their obligations of faith and trust, there are some who perform their duties poorly, often resulting in nursing home neglect. In this sort of situation, injuries and even the death of a loved is a distinct possibility. Despite...Read More - When is a medical complication considered medical negligence?
Sep 10, 2014
Infections and other medical complications can occur even after a visit to the best hospitals in Pennsylvania. After all, medical practitioners, despite their education, training, numerous years of experience and exceptional skill, are only human and prone to possible errors. However, not all complications are caused by human error, some are just a patient’s bodily responses to medication, operation or treatment and are considered normal reactions. So how does a patient know if the complication...Read More - Product liability expected in recall of 2.2 million bean bags?
Sep 3, 2014
Once known as the furniture of choice in college dorms and apartments, bean bag chairs have made their way into a lot of homes, including here in Pennsylvania. Many homes in Pennsylvania have one or more versions of the cushy and colorful pieces of furniture. However, bean bag lovers may be shocked to hear the recent news that a specific brand of bean bag chair was to blame for two recent suffocation deaths. This sad...Read More - Pedestrian loses life in accident south of Pittsburgh
Aug 29, 2014
Pedestrians, unlike drivers, are unprotected when they walk on the sidewalks and pass crosswalks in Pennsylvania. However, they do have the law to protect them. Traffic regulations require drivers to yield to pedestrians while they are on crosswalks and intersections. Drivers are also required to steer clear of pedestrians walking along sidewalks. Nevertheless, there are still drivers who do not obey traffic rules and regulations and the safety of pedestrians. An Ellsworth man is facing...Read More - Falls often lead to injuries and nursing home deaths
Aug 27, 2014
To many Pennsylvanians, falls are just minor accidents. After a slip or a fall, a person often simply stands up and brushes the incident off. It may even come with a hearty laugh. However, falls are no laughing matter when it comes to the elderly in a nursing home. A simple fall can result in a nursing home death or injury to a resident. With the number of nursing home residents expected to increase to...Read More - What should Pennsylvanians do when medical malpractice occurs?
Aug 20, 2014
Medical negligence in the United States has risen to a shocking rate. In fact, the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that medical negligence currently ranks as the third highest cause of death in the country. Only heart disease and cancer rank higher. With such a high risk for something that is clearly preventable, Pennsylvanians should be aware of the prevalence of medical malpractice and ways to protect themselves. To begin with, what is...Read More - Understanding the fundamentals of a wrongful death lawsuit
Aug 15, 2014
There is nothing worse than the feeling of losing a loved one. However, the situation is made even more difficult when a loved one’s death was caused by the negligence of another person. In such a situation, family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. Before doing so, it is best that Pennsylvanians who have lost their loved ones are aware of the merits of the legal action and what they may be facing during...Read More