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- Nurse practicioner accused of sexually assaulting patients
Aug 30, 2013
For most people who check into a hospital or go to a clinic for medical care, the amount of time actually spent with doctors is quite small. Instead, in most cases it is nurses or nurse practitioner who take patient history and obtain basic medical information. Because of this, as is the case with doctors, there is a fair amount of trust placed in the hands of these medical professionals. In most cases that trust...Read More - PA claims country’s 6th and 22nd worst cities to be a driver
Aug 28, 2013
Allstate reports that Pennsylvania has the 6th and 22nd most dangerous cities for driving, according to their "2013 America's Best Drivers Report. The Allstate Insurance Company released its 9th annual "Allstate America's Best Drivers Report" on 27 August. Based on insurance claims information, Allstate ranks the country's largest 200 cities in terms of "car collision frequency" in an attempt to figure out which cities have the best and worst drivers. Allstate's report shows that Philadelphia...Read More - Medical mistakes in surgical settings often preventable
Aug 28, 2013
As human beings, we all make mistakes. This propensity to err impacts every facet of our lives and, in certain circumstances, can have particularly dire consequences. For those individuals who work within the medical profession, a simple mistake can quickly result in a patient suffering adverse harm, injury and even death. Medical errors that occur during a surgical procedure are among some of the most serious and potentially harmful to patients. While hospitals and operating room...Read More - Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Veterans Affairs hospital
Aug 28, 2013
It is fair to say that most people who enter a hospital for treatment of a condition do not expect to contract a serious disease. Sadly, that’s exactly what happened to a patient at the Veterans Affairs hospital located in Pittsburgh. The man died from Legionnaires’ disease after contracting it at the facility. The 87-year-old man was one of multiple people who contracted the disease during an outbreak at the facility over the course of...Read More - Woman dies in truck accident in Pennsylvania
Aug 26, 2013
It is fairly well known that crashes involving tractor-trailers have the potential to be quite serious. This is due to the fact that they are generally so much larger and heavier than other vehicles travelling on the roads in the state of Pennsylvania. While in some cases a crash involving a truck can lead to severe injuries, in other cases, death is the outcome. No one is prepared for the sudden and unexpected loss of...Read More - Aggressive driving often factor in trucking accidents
Aug 23, 2013
Drivers of large commercial trucks have a lot of responsibilities while operating big rigs. Semis are often loaded with heavy cargo that must be secured properly to avoid damage to the product or an accident. Additionally, truck drivers must closely adhere to federal and state trucking laws which include driving time restrictions and mandatory rest periods. Truckers are also responsible for ensuring their truck is in proper working order and to log and report any...Read More - Man sues doctor after foreign object left inside body
Aug 23, 2013
Advances in modern medical technology have greatly improved the ease with which certain medical conditions can be detected, diagnosed and treated. For example, today, men and women of a certain age are advised to undergo regular colonoscopies to detect for cancer and other possible abnormalities. This technology now allows doctors to detect and treat a cancer that was previously difficult to diagnose. In many cases, surgery is necessary to remove any cancerous polyps or masses...Read More - Death of Pittsburgh woman prompts medical malpractice claim
Aug 23, 2013
As everyone knows, the road to becoming a doctor is a long one. Individuals spend many years in school before taking on their own patients. Because of all the training doctors receive, there is an assumption that when one seeks assistance from them, whatever the issue is, will be diagnosed and addressed. Sadly, this is not always the case. A Pittsburgh area man, who believes a doctor did not treat his now deceased wife properly,...Read More - Explosion at Pennsylvania industrial park kills worker
Aug 21, 2013
Because of the very nature of industrial jobs, when an accident occurs at such a location, the end result is often quite disastrous. This is illustrated by an industrial accident that occurred in Western Pennsylvania earlier this month. A tank containing 10,000 gallons of fuel oil exploded at Brownies Oil Co. located outside of Pittsburgh. The explosion caused a fuel spill and inflicted serious injuries upon a worker who was welding something at a location...Read More - Pennsylvania nurse accused of giving mother’s pain meds to baby
Aug 21, 2013
For new parents, the first couple of days following the birth of a child is usually a haze. In addition to being exhausted, many are also unsure of what tests and procedures are being administered and why. This is particularly true when a woman has had a difficult delivery such as those resulting in a cesarean section. Accordingly, for those who find themselves in this situation, it is not uncommon for parents to rely upon...Read More