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- Drugs may have played a role in fatal bus-train accident
May 10, 2013
Often, poor or unusual weather can be a nightmare for drivers. Natural phenomena such as dense fog or heavy wind and rain can force drivers to slow down or pull over because visibility becomes so bad-and even then, accidents still happen because of the weather. However, not all accidents that happen during weather events can be attributed to the weather. As any wrongful death attorney knows, accidents may still be caused by the negligent actions...Read More - The heavy costs of medical misdiagnosis
May 3, 2013
There are many causes of medical malpractice from hospital negligence and administrative errors to doctor negligence. According to a recent study conducted at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, however, the leading cause of medical malpractice claims associated with serious injuries or death are diagnostic errors. Pennsylvania residents who have suffered serious complications due to the misdiagnosis of their medical conditions may find the following blog interesting. According to the Johns Hopkins study, the misdiagnosis of...Read More - Pittsburgh-area highway accident kills two
Apr 25, 2013
Driving can be a dangerous activity even in the best of conditions: little to no traffic or good weather. However as any wrongful death attorney knows, while one driver may be following good driving practices, that does not mean that every other driver on the road is doing the same. One bad driver can cause an accident, changing the lives others forever. On a Pittsburgh-area highway, two cars collided, resulted in two deaths and two...Read More - Pittsburgh-area teenager killed in car accident
Apr 19, 2013
Perhaps one of the most anxiety-inducing times for the parent of a teenager is when they drive off with a car full of friends. Parents do all they can to make sure that their child learns safe driving habits, but as any wrongful death attorney knows, a parent can only do so much. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, changing lives forever. Recently, a 15-year-old girl was killed when the car she...Read More - NFL Wrongful death suit merged with Pennsylvania concussion case
Apr 12, 2013
Suicide can be a confusing and emotional topic for the surviving family and friends of the victim, especially if there were no warning signs. However, in some instances, loved ones may be aware that the negligence of others was the cause of the problem, and they may seek assistance from a wrongful death attorney. The family of retired NFL linebacker Junior Seau filed two wrongful death suits against the NFL in California, were the death...Read More - Industrial insulation worker killed in power station accident
Apr 1, 2013
Working in the construction field can be a hazardous occupation. Such workers frequently use tools and materials that require a high level of skill and equal measures of caution-and even when safety measures are in place, a workplace injury can still happen. Recently, a man employed by a Pittsburgh industrial insulation contracting company was killed while working. He was working on a West Virginia power station, removing insulation, when he fell into the ductwork. A...Read More - Bus crash kills driver and head coach en route to lacrosse game
Mar 25, 2013
For student athletes and their coaches, traveling to an away game can mean excitement, jitters, anxiety about facing their opponents or worrying about how a player’s injury will hold up. The possibility of a work related injury may never cross the mind of a coach. However, greater tragedy can strike, changing lives forever. Recently, the head coach of the Seton Hill University women’s lacrosse team was killed in a tragic bus accident. The bus, carrying...Read More - Pennsylvania employer cited for fluting worker safety standards
Mar 20, 2013
Many Pittsburgh residents may know that workers in the United States enjoy a good deal of rights. However, that does not mean that the workplace is completely free of danger. Companies that cut corners or act carelessly toward their employees can cause a work related death or injury. Fortunately for workers in America, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration strives to protect workers from dangerous or even deadly work conditions. Recently...Read More - FDA recalls knee replacement device
Mar 13, 2013
Undergoing surgery can be a traumatic experience for many people, especially if the outcome of the surgery is uncertain. However, any Pennsylvania product liability lawyer knows in some types of surgeries that involve implantation of devices, where the operation was successful and the patient appears to have fully recovered, it can come as a shock when injury later occurs-this time due to a defect in the device. Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...Read More - State legislature considers “apology laws” for med mal cases
Mar 6, 2013
When someone makes a mistake, the natural expectation on the wronged party is that the person who made the mistake should apologize. And in many situations, an apology from the party in error is forthcoming and can even resolve the problem. However, as any Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawyer knows, it is not that easy for a doctor who has made a mistake to just apologize. This is because in some cases, an apology could be...Read More