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- Pennsylvania Medical Society fights to keep medical liability fund
Apr 18, 2012
Pennsylvania medical providers worried about the high costs of medical malpractice lawsuits due to a variety of medical errors such as a delayed diagnosis, surgical errors, medication errors, hospital negligence or birth injuries, recently lost an important battle before that state's Supreme Court. The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently ruled that the state did not have to transfer tax funds from a state account into Pennsylvania's M-care, the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error...Read More - Ohio teen starves to death: Part 2
Apr 18, 2012
Last month, we detailed in a post the case of a 14-year-old Ohio teen with cerebral palsy that starved to death after parental and nurse negligence. The neglectful care led to the suffering of the teen in a very prolonged death. The poor girl had bed sores and weighted only 28 pounds at her time of death last March. Additionally, a surviving sibling of the teen was also found to be malnourished. Reportedly, one nurse...Read More - Senior drivers can generate a “silver tsunami” on the highway
Apr 18, 2012
Reports of a motor vehicle accident in Pennsylvania are not exactly breaking news. However, with more senior drivers taking to U.S. roads, lawmakers and family members face complex decisions. As 10,000 people celebrate their 65th birthday daily, by 2020 almost one of every six people will be seniors. Most are capable of driving safely for many years into the future. The American Automobile Association has studied this issue. They agree that most seniors will enjoy...Read More - Two die in boating accident blaze
Apr 18, 2012
The father and son were likely out for a leisurely boat ride when things went terribly wrong. The father and son tragically died when something went awry in their boat and it ignited. The exact cause of this boating accident remains unknown and is pending further investigation. This is a tragic reminder for all boating enthusiasts to have a plan in place in the event of an emergency. As the days lengthen and the temperatures rise,...Read More - Fatal tree-cutting accident in Somerset
Apr 18, 2012
The arrival of spring in Pennsylvania ushers in many chores that are difficult to do in the cold, snow and ice. One thing that is much easier to do when the weather becomes warmer is the removal of trees. Though it is usually easier to do this time of year, there is always a certain amount of risk associated with this practice regardless when it is done and despite safety precautions taken. Earlier this month...Read More - Pennsylvania bike safety laws create controversy
Apr 13, 2012
New laws are now in effect to protect bicyclists from personal injury in Pennsylvania. Sharing the urban landscape can lead to controversy, however. The new legislation, solidifying the rights of bicyclists, has generated strong comments from motorists and bicyclists at message boards and news organizations since the "safe passing" regulations when into effect in April 2012. The new law mandates that autos must pass a cyclist by at least four feet of clearance. The law...Read More - Mexican beer recalled weeks before Cinco De Mayo
Apr 13, 2012
Just in time for the weekend and with Cinco De Mayo looming in the not too distant future, beer importer Heineken has issued a recall of one of its most popular Mexican beers, Dos Equis Ambar. The voluntary recall is due to defects found in bottles in which the beer has been placed. According to Heineken, a routine inspection uncovered the possibility that small grains of glass could potentially break off of the bottles' inside...Read More - Pedestrian accident in Homestead results in death of woman
Apr 13, 2012
Each day throughout the state of Pennsylvania, motor vehicles and pedestrians interact, most of the time without incident. When a problem does occur and a pedestrian is hit by a motor vehicle however, there is a good chance that the person who was hit will sustain serious injuries. In many cases, the injuries are so serious that they result in death. Earlier this month a Homestead, Pennsylvania, woman who was out enjoying her daily walk...Read More - Is your doctor honest with you?
Apr 11, 2012
Patients in Ohio and elsewhere want to be able to trust their doctors. Whether it is a life or death procedure or just a routine checkup, patients want to feel that their doctor has the patient's best interest in mind. However, this is not always the case. When things go wrong it appears that the doctor often thinks of themselves first. Reportedly, 34 percent of doctors feel that they should not inform patients when a...Read More - Model year 2012 Ford Focus recalled for windshield wiper problems
Apr 11, 2012
Cars are an expensive but necessary purchase that many people make on a daily basis. There are of course many things that a potential buyer is looking for when trying to decide what car to buy. Along with the style and color, safety often looms large. Despite this, auto defects seem cause cars to be recalled on a regular basis. The latest recall to be issued was announced earlier this week. U.S. safety regulators recalled...Read More