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- Birth injury lawsuit claims obstetrician negligent
Jul 27, 2012
Pregnant women entrust health care providers with not only their health and wellbeing, but also that of their unborn baby. When medical errors occur that result in birth injuries, those impacted are often left to deal with permanent and severe damage. The parents of a two-year-old girl have filed a medical malpractice lawsuit contending the negligent actions of the obstetrician and hospital staff resulted in their daughter suffering brain damage. Leaking amniotic fluid, the woman...Read More - Help Pittsburgh area children avoid dog bites
Jul 27, 2012
Over half of the more than 4.5 million people suffering dog bites annually are children younger than 14. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those between the ages of five and nine are the most likely to incur personal injuries, as a result of dog bites. To better protect children from dog bite injuries, the American Academy of Pediatrics has published some safety tips for dog owners and parents in Pennsylvania...Read More - Acura announces voluntary recall of 2012 ILX sedans
Jul 27, 2012
With the large number of parts that go into constructing an automobile there are many opportunities for things to go wrong, which they sometimes do. While at times the problems are minor and only affect a few vehicles, other times, the issues can be due to design defects of the product making them much more widespread. Recently, Acura voluntarily recalled the 2012 ILX sedan. The recall is due to problems with handles and latches located...Read More - Nursing home resident who wandered away found dead
Jul 27, 2012
Throughout the nation, families find themselves making the decision to place loved ones, who for a variety of reason can no longer care for themselves, in nursing homes. The idea behind these facilities, many of which are located in the state of Pennsylvania, is that their loved ones will be looked after 24-7 by qualified nursing home staff. Unfortunately, this is not always the case and at times nursing home neglect and abuse leads to...Read More - Alex Toys toddler trampoline recalled
Jul 25, 2012
Parents of toddler aged children throughout the state of Pennsylvania are likely all too aware of how much energy they have each day. In an effort to help them expel that energy in a constructive manner, many parents seek out products that keep the children moving until bedtime. One such type of these products is mini trampolines. Recently, one of these trampolines was determined to be a defective product. The toddler-sized trampoline from Alex Toys...Read More - Safe driving tips for drivers age 50 and older
Jul 25, 2012
This summer, record numbers of residents over the age of 50 will travel Ohio's roads and highways. Drivers age 50 and older face some unique challenges related to vision and hearing loss as well as possible physical ailments and delayed reaction time. In an effort to prevent car accidents, it's wise for drivers of all ages to brush up on motor vehicle and driving safety guidelines before hitting the road. There are several safety precautions...Read More - Full disclosure policy can help prevent medical errors
Jul 24, 2012
When medical errors occur, fearing hospital negligence lawsuits, many hospitals are quick to assign blame to specific doctors or nurses rather than take responsibility for any organizational failure. Recognizing that when medical errors happen there are often deeper and more systemic problems, some hospitals around the country are trying a new approach. Coined the Seven Pillars approach, the process promotes open and honest dialog when medical errors happen or almost happen. The seven steps in...Read More - Head-on crash in Erie County kills man
Jul 20, 2012
Head-on crashes claim the lives of far too many individuals not only in the Pittsburgh area, but beyond. This sadly occurred once again earlier this month in Erie County. The fatal accident left one individual dead and another injured. Police indicate that the crash occurred in McKean Borough not long after sunrise. As a Chevrolet Silverado travelled down the road, a Buick Regal coming from the opposite direction crossed the centerline and struck the Chevrolet...Read More - Pennsylvania boy recovering from accident with fire truck
Jul 20, 2012
For many residents of the Pittsburgh area, the Fourth of July holiday is a perfect time to get together with family members and friends. These gatherings prompt safety campaigns regarding not only drunk driving but the use of fireworks as well. While these types of accidents often make headlines this time of year, there are however, of course, other ways in which a person can be injured over the holiday such as in a truck...Read More - Truck driver error leads to six deaths
Jul 20, 2012
The negligent acts of a truck driver can have devastating effects. When commercial tractor trailers are involved in accidents, those impacted are likely to suffer serious and even potentially fatal injuries. Such was the case in a recent truck accident that killed six people. The fatal crash occurred along a stretch of two-lane highway. Several vehicles had stopped as a highway work crew paved a section of the road. A tractor-trailer failed to slow down...Read More