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The hidden dangers of weekend hospitalizations

Oct 11, 2013

Individuals who are impacted by a medical emergency don't have the luxury of choosing when the event occurs. When an individual suffers a heart attack or stroke, time is of the essence and medical intervention is often necessary to stabilize an individual's condition and prevent further injury and harm. Once an individual who has suffered a heart attack or stroke arrives at the hospital, most believe they will receive urgent medical care and attention. It...

One dead after rollover accident involving church passenger van

Oct 9, 2013

Many churches throughout the state of Ohio readily rely upon large passenger vans to transport adults and children to church-related events. The safety of these types of 15-passenger vans, however, has come into question amid cautions by the National Transportation Safety Board of an increased likelihood of rollover accidents. One recent rollover accident involving a 15-passenger van resulted in the death of one young girl. The accident occurred as nine children and adults traveled along...

Parents contend hospital negligent in causing son’s birth injury

Oct 9, 2013

When most Ohio residents think about the act of having a baby, images of a woman baring down in a hospital room typically come to mind. Increasingly, however, Cesarian births are becoming more routine. While C-sections may be more common nowadays, the procedure is still considered a major surgery and there are known and potential complications associated with a C-section that may adversely impact the health and wellbeing of both mother and child. For these...

Driver’s failure to maintain proper lookout results in accident

Oct 4, 2013

All drivers who attempt to pass other motor vehicles must abide by traffic laws and do so with caution. This is especially true for those drivers who travel along Ohio's two-lane highways. A recent accident that involved two cars and one commercial truck serves as a reminder to all drivers of the importance of maintaining a proper lookout. The multiple-vehicle accident occurred around 1 p.m. as a car driven by a 71-year-old woman slowed to...

Tractor-trailer causes multi-vehicle accident in Pennsylvania

Oct 4, 2013

Late last month a tractor-trailer that rear-ended another car started a chain reaction crash on a Pennsylvania interstate. When all was said and done a total of 10 vehicles were involved. The crash shut down all traffic heading north on the road and took close to seven hours to clear. In the course of the crash the impact caused a tow truck to flip onto its side. In addition to that tow truck and the...

$2.4M settlement awarded in hospital negligence case

Oct 3, 2013

Those individuals who go into the medical profession, must often wear many hats. This is particularly true of doctors who are often called upon to be investigators, scientists, counselors and consolers. Above all, however, doctors are expected to draw upon their knowledge and experience to properly diagnose medical conditions and treat patients accordingly. A man was recently awarded a $2.4 million dollar settlement related to a medical malpractice lawsuit he filed related to the misdiagnosis...

Forklift accident at warehouse sends man to hospital

Oct 2, 2013

In certain occupations forklifts are a necessity. These vehicles, used to move things from one place to another, are particularly helpful in warehouse settings where the goods are stored in large and/or heavy packages. While forklifts can be extremely helpful, in certain circumstances they can also be quite dangerous. Because warehouses are located throughout the country, including in the state of Pennsylvania, accidents involving forklifts can occur virtually anywhere. This was the case in a...

Two injured as dump truck rolls towards FedEx truck

Oct 1, 2013

Men and women who drive large commercial vehicles as part of their job duties must undergo special training and obtain a proper driver's license. These added requirements help ensure that truck drivers have the training and experience needed to safety manuever a large commercial vehicle. Driving a large truck is challenging in a lot of respects. Not only are certain driving manuevers, such as turning and backing up, often more difficult, but it's also more...

Appeal of $10M Pennsylvania medical malpractice verdict denied

Sep 27, 2013

Doctors throughout he nation make medical mistakes more than anyone likely wants to think about. These medical mistakes make take many forms including misdiagnoses. While often the condition a doctor fails to diagnose is more serious than what the patient actually has, medical malpractice lawsuits also can arise in situations where a doctor diagnoses a patient with a medical condition more serious than what they really have. As is the case with all medical malpractice...

Concerns raised over use of medical robotic technology

Sep 27, 2013

Technological advances have greatly improved the ease and quality of many Americans' lives. This is especially true within the medical field where the use of technology and medical devices has helped save millions of lives. While there is little doubt that the medical field has benefitted greatly from modern devices and equipment, questions have been raised about the safety of some of these devices. Of particular concern is the use of robotic equipment in surgical...