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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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By Dallas Hartman of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Hepatitis C Thursday, September 6, 2012.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...
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Historically the American trucking industry has been driven by a need to transport as many goods and products as possible in as little amount of time as possible. In recent years, strict deadlines and increased competition resulted in many truckers...
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Modern advances in the medical field allow individuals to live longer and more fulfilling lives. Many conditions that were previously considered a death sentence can now be treated with a variety of medical devices and surgical procedures. In recent years,...
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According the therepublic.com, the website of the Columbus, Indiana newspaper "The Republic," Ms. Linda Ficken is filing a lawsuit against UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Kansas woman believes that the actions of Mr. David Kwiatkowski, a Radiological Technician...
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By Dallas Hartman of Dallas W. Hartman P.C. posted in Hepatitis C on Tuesday, September 4, 2012. A report today in the Sacramento Bee indicates that a "Kansas couple file hepatitis C suit against UPMC." The plaintiff, Linda Ficken of...
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Attorneys Dallas Hartman, Douglas Olcott, and Peter Acker, of Dallas W. Hartman, P.C., have been selected as part of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (MDAF) as Muti-Million Dollar Advocates. The MDAF is one of the most prominent, well-respected trial lawyer groups...
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There are many different circumstances that could cause a resident of Pennsylvania to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Whether the lawsuit is based in a motor vehicle accident, a defective product or, medical malpractice, the thing they all have in...
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Very few people in the state of Pennsylvania are interested in actually causing a car accident of any magnitude. In fact, most do what they can to make sure the actions they are taking do not result in any harm...
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