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Death due to misdiagnosis results in $1M settlement

Jul 24, 2013

As the nation's population ages surgeries to replace various joints in the bodies of these individuals is becoming more and more common. Successful surgeries take place throughout the nation, including in the Pittsburgh area, regularly. Despite the high success rate, because every surgical procedure carries some risk, on some occasions medical errors do occur. These errors could lead to a medical malpractice lawsuit. The wife of a 56-year-old Pennsylvania man filed a medical malpractice lawsuit...

Driver in fatal truck accident cited in Ohio road rage incident

Jul 22, 2013

Drivers of large commercial vehicles are trained professionals who drive as part of their occupation. Unfortunately, even trained driving professionals are not immune to being invovled in accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted driving. A recent fatal truck accident occurred when a 53-year-old semi driver lost control of his big rig, and crashed into another stalled semi and pickup truck.The serious truck accident claimed the lives of two individuals and severely injured two others...

Blown tire causes Pittsburgh area crash

Jul 21, 2013

Each day residents of Western Pennsylvania suffer injuries in a variety of different types of accidents. Many of these accidents involve motor vehicles. While the outcome of these incidents is not always serious, whenever someone is involved in a car crash, it is possible that individual will suffer devastating injuries. This is particularly true when in the course of the crash, vehicle occupants end up outside of the automobiles. An incident along these lines occurred...

Dehumidifiers sold at Sears recalled due to risk of fire

Jul 21, 2013

In some regions of the United States, a phrase commonly heard when summer arrives is “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” To combat this, during these summer months, many homes throughout the country, including those in Western Pennsylvania, turn on the air conditioner and the dehumidifier. Individuals who purchased a dehumidifier at Sears should be aware that certain Kenmore dehumidifiers have been recalled by the retailer. The recent recall announcement is actually a follow-up...

Death often result of doctors’ failure to diagnose

Jul 19, 2013

Every day, thousands of Ohio residents seek medical treatment for a variety of illnesses and ailments. In some cases, patients may have symptoms that signify a more serious underlying medical condition. Oftentimes, however, doctors choose to merely treat bothersome symptoms and fail to run necessary blood and diagnostic tests to determine if a patient has a more serious or chronic medical problem. Early diagnosis is key in treating potentially fatal conditions such as cancer, meningitis...

Craft breweries can be dangerous for workers

Jul 19, 2013

The creation of craft beers is a fad that is sweeping the nation. It is likely that there are brewers in the Pittsburgh area participating in this as well. While many people enjoy the fruits of craft brewers' labor, it is doubtful that few recognize the dangers associated with the work. According to an analysis conducted by Reuters, it is much safer for a worker to be employed at a large brewery than a craft...

Hepatitis C investigation could aid in patient safety nationally

Jul 19, 2013

In many cases, once a medical mistake is made there is nothing that can be done to undo the harm inflicted. Situations such as these often result in medical malpractice lawsuits. These claims may be filed by either the injured individual, or in cases where the injured patient is severely hurt, or has died, his or her family. Successful claims may make things easier for the injured individual or those left behind. While it is...

Physicians could be held liable when patients fail to follow-up

Jul 19, 2013

Many individuals in Pittsburgh go to a doctor when they experience an injury or illness. The assumption is that the doctor will provide them with the treatment necessary to address that issue. Sometimes that means a patient will need to make more than one trip to a healthcare provider. Patients may not be aware however, that if a physician does not schedule a follow-up appointment of properly facilitate a referral, and something happens to that...

Defective deck material leads to replacement of product

Jul 19, 2013

For many homeowners in the Pittsburgh area, there is nothing more satisfying than a home that is well taken care of. This desire often leads people to undertake home improvement projects. When a Butler County resident decides to start a construction project at his or her residence, there is an assumption that the products used in such an endeavor will be of a certain quality. When a construction product is defective, it can be disappointing...

OSHA investigation uncovers safety violations at ACMH

Jul 18, 2013

Regular readers of this blog may be aware that jobs in the healthcare sector are some of the most dangerous occupations, in Western Pennsylvania as well as throughout the nation. This is in large part due to the sometimes combative patients workers in this field interact with. Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration conducted an investigation at the Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. OSHA investigations may be commenced for a variety of reasons including, as...