Monthly Archives: July 2013
Failure to diagnose leads to $5M settlement
When someone in Pittsburgh seeks the expertise of a medical professional there is an expectation that the physician who is consulted will do what is necessary to ensure a proper diagnosis is made. As the family of a 17-year-old girl...
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Blown tire causes Pittsburgh area crash
Each day residents of Western Pennsylvania suffer injuries in a variety of different types of accidents. Many of these accidents involve motor vehicles. While the outcome of these incidents is not always serious, whenever someone is involved in a car...
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Dehumidifiers sold at Sears recalled due to risk of fire
In some regions of the United States, a phrase commonly heard when summer arrives is “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” To combat this, during these summer months, many homes throughout the country, including those in Western Pennsylvania, turn...
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Hepatitis C investigation could aid in patient safety nationally
In many cases, once a medical mistake is made there is nothing that can be done to undo the harm inflicted. Situations such as these often result in medical malpractice lawsuits. These claims may be filed by either the injured...
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Physicians could be held liable when patients fail to follow-up
Many individuals in Pittsburgh go to a doctor when they experience an injury or illness. The assumption is that the doctor will provide them with the treatment necessary to address that issue. Sometimes that means a patient will need to...
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Death often result of doctors’ failure to diagnose
Every day, thousands of Ohio residents seek medical treatment for a variety of illnesses and ailments. In some cases, patients may have symptoms that signify a more serious underlying medical condition. Oftentimes, however, doctors choose to merely treat bothersome symptoms...
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Teen traffic fatalities highest in month of July
Residents of Western Pennsylvania may be surprised to learn that summer, not winter, is the most dangerous time of year to be driving on roads throughout the nation. More specifically, a study recently conducted by Driving-Test.org determined that the month...
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Defective deck material leads to replacement of product
For many homeowners in the Pittsburgh area, there is nothing more satisfying than a home that is well taken care of. This desire often leads people to undertake home improvement projects. When a Butler County resident decides to start a...
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Craft breweries can be dangerous for workers
The creation of craft beers is a fad that is sweeping the nation. It is likely that there are brewers in the Pittsburgh area participating in this as well. While many people enjoy the fruits of craft brewers' labor, it...
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Vigilance needed when traveling Ohio’s freeways
When driving along congested highways or freeways, many drivers are guilty of traveling at high rates of speed and following leading vehicles too closely. There are many dangerous scenarios that can play out when speed and tailgating are involved, most...
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OSHA investigation uncovers safety violations at ACMH
Regular readers of this blog may be aware that jobs in the healthcare sector are some of the most dangerous occupations, in Western Pennsylvania as well as throughout the nation. This is in large part due to the sometimes combative...
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Bar owner faces criminal charges in death of Pittsburgh area men
It is always upsetting to learn that someone has died in a car accident. It is even worse when the individuals who die are young people who but for certain actions would likely still be alive. Sadly this recently occurred...
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