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- Two Pennsylvania Companies Sued for Wrongful Death
Aug 2, 2012
A woman is suing two companies based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Synthes and Norian Corp., for the wrongful death of her mother in 2003. According to its website, Synthes, “develops, produces and markets instruments, implants and biomaterials for the surgical fixation, correction and regeneration of the human skeleton and its soft tissues.” One of the products the companies produce is called “Norian Skeletal Repair System,” or SRS, which is a so-called bone cement. According to...Read More - Medical Errors Can Result in Injury/Death, But What Can Be Done?
Jul 24, 2012
Medical errors, such as misdiagnoses and surgical mistakes, are a serious concern in the United States. These errors can have lifelong consequences for either the injured party or the family of one who dies as a result of the mistake. Recently, there has been an increased focus on patient safety, stemming from an eye-opening 2000 report compiled by the Institute of Medicine. According to the report, approximately 100,000 people die every year in the United...Read More - Children’s Play Set Recalled Due to Danger of Falls
Jul 19, 2012
As consumers, when we purchase a product, we assume it meets the necessary safety requirements and will not cause harm to our families or ourselves. When products do not meet those standards, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission will step in and issue a recall of the product, in an effort to protect American customers. Recently, the CPSC recalled the Flexible Flyer Swing Sets manufactured by The Troxel Company. Over 100,000 sets, which consisted of...Read More - Bill Detrimental to Injured Nursing Home Residents Stuck in Senate
Jul 13, 2012
Making the decision to place a loved one in the care of a long-term facility is difficult and fraught with emotions. After deciding to turn their well-being over to a nursing home, we expect a certain standard of care. The long-term care facility takes on the responsibility of keeping our loved ones out of harm’s way. When a nursing facility fails to protect those in their care, the injured resident or, in severe cases where...Read More