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The transplantation of organs is a lifesaver for many and they are becoming more and more common and routine throughout the nation, including the Pittsburgh area. The transplant of kidneys from a live donor is just one surgery that is...
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Often when we think about injuries inflicted by trucks in motor vehicle accidents, they are due to the force of the impact between the vehicles. There are however different ways in which someone could be injured in a truck accident....
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Regular readers of this blog are aware that each week there are many defective products that are thankfully recalled before they have the opportunity actually harm anyone. In the situations when someone is seriously hurt, or even killed while using...
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Well maintained roads are a luxury that is probably not given much thought by those who regularly use them. It takes a lot of time and energy to lay and keep them up however, providing jobs for individuals throughout the...
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Attorney Doug Olcott has been certified as a life member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is recognized as one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers...
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A retired University of Pittsburgh professor was injured after being struck in the growing number of car accidents involving bicycles. While riding in Highland Park, the professor was hit by a speeding vehicle. A long-standing family friend witnessed the aftermath...
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A four-state recall, including Pennsylvania, of prepackaged fruit involves 135 stores. The apparent culprit, Daniella Brand mangoes, were voluntarily recalled by the seller and packager.It was the Canadian Food Inspection Agency that found that these mangoes may be contaminated with...
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Last year, roughly 4,000 Americans lost their lives in commercial vehicle accidents. While that number represents a nearly 5 percent decrease in fatalities since 2010, still far too many people lose their lives in accidents related to safety violations by...
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While previously cesarean sections or C-sections were only performed when absolutely medically necessary, today they are the most common type of surgical procedure. While sometimes still medically necessary, some within the health care community are questioning why a major procedure...
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Few people awake in the morning thinking that it could be the last time they do it. Most Pittsburgh area residents are instead focused on completing the tasks necessary to get the day going before they head out for the...
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As we have mentioned in previous posts, certain employers throughout the state of Pennsylvania are required to maintain workers' compensation insurance. The workers' compensation policy is designed to provide benefits to employees of the business should they be injured while...
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According to a story that aired on WPXI today, UPMC has sent letters to nearly 2,000 patients who may have been exposed to Hepatitis C while being treated at UPMC Presby in 2008. It is believed that these patients were...
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