Monthly Archives: July 2013
Patients accuse Pittsburgh doctor of assault
On this blog when we discuss medical malpractice claims, we often do so in the context of medical mistakes that arise in the course of treating a patient that result in harm. These are not the only situations that could...
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Patients adversely impacted by medical device and machine errors
There is no doubt that the use of technology has greatly improved modern medicine. Today, various technological advances are routinely used throughout the medical field to aid in everything from complex surgical procedures to the distribution of prescription drugs. A...
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One injured in Ohio accident involving delivery truck
Individuals employed as drivers of large commercial trucks and vehicles often drive several hours per day for work. In many cases, drivers of taxis, busses, dump trucks or semi trucks encounter various types of dangerous driving conditions. Inclement weather and...
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Misdiagnosis to blame for most medical malpractice lawsuits
Residents of the state of Pennsylvania rely upon their physicians to diagnose and treat their medical issues. Most patients have the expectation that based on the symptoms displayed and tests available, a doctor will correctly identify the issue. As we...
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Malpractice lawsuit filed after object left in woman’s body
Individuals who undergo surgical procedures often have some concerns and reservations. Every medical procedure, even those deemed as being routine, carries with it certain risks. A patient could have a bad reaction to the anesthesia while unconscious or an infection...
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Thirty-two-year-old Ohio woman dies after being hit by car
Each year, thousands of Americans are injured and killed in pedestrian accidents involving motor vehicles. In many cases, pedestrian accidents result when drivers are distracted or inattentive and fail to see an individual crossing the street. When a pedestrian is...
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Unsanitary medical equipment can cause hepatitis C infections
Readers in Pittsburgh are likely aware of the damage caused by the Exeter Hospital hepatitis C outbreak. The hospital negligence associated with this case is well-documented. However, a recent report shows that hepatitis C infections resulting from negligence affect more...
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Pennsylvania ranks in top 5 most dangerous states for workers
Almost every employer in the state of Pennsylvania is required to carry a workers' compensation insurance policy. The policy is designed to provide benefits to workers who become injured or ill while working while they recover. To obtain these benefits...
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A failure to diagnose leads to $6.4 million jury verdict
A $6.4 million jury award was granted to an individual that suffered a stroke in 2007 due to alleged medical malpractice. He and his wife claim that a failure of doctors to diagnose an infection is what ultimately led to...
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Death due to misdiagnosis results in $1M settlement
As the nation's population ages surgeries to replace various joints in the bodies of these individuals is becoming more and more common. Successful surgeries take place throughout the nation, including in the Pittsburgh area, regularly. Despite the high success rate,...
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Misdiagnosis yields painful and unnecessary medical treatments
We recently reported how misdiagnosis and failure to diagnose are the leading factors in most medical malpractice lawsuits. Both medical errors often result when a doctor is pressed for time, fails to perform adequate diagnostic tests or simply fails to...
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Driver in fatal truck accident cited in Ohio road rage incident
Drivers of large commercial vehicles are trained professionals who drive as part of their occupation. Unfortunately, even trained driving professionals are not immune to being invovled in accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted driving. A recent fatal truck accident occurred...
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