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- Boy with cerebral palsy awarded $21 million
Aug 2, 2012
A family whose son has cerebral palsy was recently awarded a $21 million settlement in a lawsuit they filed against the hospital where he was delivered. Citing hospital negligence, the couple asserted decisions made by the doctors and nurses during the birth of their son directly lead to his birth injury and resulting condition. The couple, whose son is now 9-years-old, believes the hospital was at fault for their son's birth injury. The couple contends...Read More - How to prevent heat-related illnesses while working outside this summer
Aug 2, 2012
For some parts of the United States, including the state of Pennsylvania, this summer has been one of the hottest on record. While the heat may cause discomfort to those relaxing and playing in the hot sun, it poses serious health issues for many outside workers and can cause worker illness that in the worst cases results in death. Recognizing this as an issue in the summer months, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration has...Read More - U.S. truck makers seek scaled back truck rollover technology rule
Aug 1, 2012
With so many trucks on roads throughout Pennsylvania and our nation it is inevitable that some will be involved in accidents at some point. There are a wide variety of reasons that a truck accident could occur including: Tire blowouts Overloaded trucks Driver fatigue Equipment failure Whatever the cause of the accident, they are dangerous for all vehicles around, particularly if the truck rolls over. In an effort to prevent this from happening, the National...Read More - What role does burnout play in Pennsylvania nursing medical errors?
Aug 1, 2012
Throughout the nation, including the state of Pennsylvania, there is a constant attempt to identify reasons behind high numbers of patient infections in hospitals. As it turns out, according to one study, some of these could be prevented, by addressing nurse burnout. While the study focuses on infections, it is possible its findings could pertain to other patient issues due to hospital negligence as well. One organizational psychologist cited the following as causes for burnout:...Read More - Hepatitis C ‘Serial Infector’ Could Have Spread Disease to Thousands
Jul 28, 2012
ABC News is also reporting that "Hepatitis C 'Serial Infector' Could Have Spread Disease to Thousands." The report by Sydney Lupkin was posted to the ABC website on July 28, 2012 and indicates that "David Kwiatkowski, a former lab technician at Exeter Hospital in New Hampshire, had allegedly been stealing syringes of the anesthetic Fentanyl intended for patients, injecting his own arm and then refilling those empty syringes with another liquid-like saline, according to a...Read More - Cancer diagnosis leads transplant recipient to file lawsuit
Jul 27, 2012
Organ transplants have provided people throughout the country including those in the Pittsburgh area, the chance at extended or "normal" lives. Individuals on the receiving end of the transplant often assume that if the surgery goes well and their body does not reject the organ, they are in the clear. A woman who received a pancreas in 2008 knows that is not always the case. Four years after her transplant surgery, the woman has been...Read More - 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