Monthly Archives: July 2013
Medication error that caused brain damage results in $15M award
While it is of course unfortunate any time an incident prompting a medical malpractice lawsuit occurs, most would agree it is that much worse when the injured patient is a child. Such injuries often severely impact the way in which...
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Study connects pregnancy complications to cerebral palsy
When preparing for a new child, Pennsylvania parents often do everything they can to ensure that their child will come into the world happy and healthy. One thing pregnant mothers typically do is visit with an OB/GYN doctor to ensure...
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Auto accident claims life of former Pittsburgh firefighter
As the number of adults and children using bikes increases with the temperature, so too does the risk for car-bicycle accidents. This is precisely why drivers in western Pennsylvania may need to be made aware of traffic rules regarding bicycles on...
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Defective car lights signal concerns among safety officials
Before consumer products hit the market, there are a number of steps manufacturers should make to ensure performance. Not only can product testing ensure that a product functions as it's supposed to, but it can also protect the safety of...
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New Ohio law aims to decrease number of boat inspections
Ohio residents love their boats and enjoy hitting the open water for pleasure and sport. In fact, with more than 435,000 registered boats and watercrafts in the state, Ohio ranks as one of the most popular boating states. With all...
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Girl who suffered severe brain damage awarded $15 million
Childhood is supposed to be a carefree and happy time. In fact, the biggest concern for most eight-year-olds in Ohio revolves around what game to play or friend to play with. The life of one eight-year-old girl was forever altered...
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Criminal charges filed against caregivers of neglected woman
As the population of the United States continues to age, in many cases questions arise regarding who will provide for the elderly. While some move into assisted living facilities or nursing homes, others have family members or friends who bring...
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Organs nearly harvested from living woman due to medical errors
It reads like something out of a Hollywood horror movie plot. A woman is rushed to the emergency room after overdosing on numerous medications. While in the care of medical professionals, several medical errors occur which invariably lead to the...
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Slippery road may have been to blame in Pittsburgh area crash
There are many reasons that motor vehicle accidents occur in the Pittsburgh area. While many are the direct result of negligent actions a driver takes, others are not so straightforward. In some cases outside forces, such as the weather, play...
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Accident during hayride injures 8
Hayrides are a fun activity that families and friends often coordinate to celebrate a special event. Earlier this summer the reason behind the activity was a 60th wedding anniversary celebration that was apparently being held in a barn located outside...
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Monitor alarms alone, not enough to keep patients safe
When someone is a patient at a hospital many individuals interact with them in the course of their stay. These individuals do things such as perform procedures, administer tests, check vitals and disburse medication. Of all of those individuals, it...
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Defective mask may have left firefighter with serious injuries
Products liability lawsuits may be viable in many different situations. Essentially any time a product does not work as intended inflicting injuries to someone a civil lawsuit could be successful. These types of lawsuits are often complicated which makes it...
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