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Western Pennsylvania altercation sends security guard to hospital

Feb 28, 2013

Security guards play an important role at locations such as nightclubs and sports complexes throughout the nation. They are there to keep patrons safe from anything that could pose a risk to their safety while they are visitors to the locations. Most make it through their shifts unscathed, with little or no problems. On some occasions however, issues do arise which could lead to a security guard suffering an injury. This was the case for...

Woman files lawsuit against nurse and hospital for molestation

Feb 28, 2013

Medical negligence can take many forms. There are many ways in which a patient in a hospital could be injured. While these ways are often in conjunction with negligent diagnoses, medications or procedures patients undergo, there are other events that could prompt a medical malpractice lawsuit. The actions can be on the part of a variety of workers at hospital and clinics, including doctors and nurses. While perhaps not the first thing that Pittsburgh residents...

Man’s Hepatitis C case against Exeter Hospital settled

Feb 27, 2013

Last week we wrote about medical malpractice lawsuits that had been filed by multiple individuals against Exeter Hospital and several other defendants after they were infected with Hepatitis C while patients at the hospital. The infected acquired the disease when a former radiologic technician used needles to divert certain drugs for his personal use. This week we provide an update on one of the lawsuits filed in the matter. One of the Exeter Hospital medical malpractice...

Engine issues prompt NHTSA investigation of certain Ford autos

Feb 27, 2013

Despite the fact that so many individuals in the Pittsburgh area depend on motor vehicles as transportation, with any given make and model of a car, there are many things that can go wrong. For example, in the past we have written several posts about parts of cars that pose fire hazards. In addition to posing an immediate danger to occupants of the car, vehicle fires also create an additional risk to surrounding automobiles by...

Children not immune from misdiagnosis in healthcare settings

Feb 27, 2013

Patient injuries that are the result of medical errors in a healthcare setting are undeniably difficult to deal with regardless of the type of injury or its severity. Most Butler County residents would agree however that those in which the injured patient is a child are especially difficult to handle. The actions that constitute medical negligence in the case of a youth are often the same that affect adults and include the failure to diagnose...

Woman faces criminal DUI charges in death of Pennsylvania man

Feb 27, 2013

Contending with an addiction to alcohol is certainly a difficult thing for those facing the issue. Compassionate residents of the New Castle area would likely wish those dealing with matter success in completing a treatment program, and in putting an end to the self-inflicted harm. Most however, would likely draw the line when it comes to harming others due as a result of their consumption of alcohol. Laws in the state of Pennsylvania reflect this...

Tree cutting accident claims life of Pennsylvania man

Feb 27, 2013

Fatal accidents are a tragic but real events that occur all too frequently in the state of Pennsylvania. Some of these incidents happen in the Pittsburgh area or elsewhere in western Pennsylvania. This past weekend a Pennsylvania man lost his life as he worked to cut down a tree. The fatal accident took place in Center Township, a community located to the east of Pittsburgh. The 30-year-old man who died was apparently positioned approximated 18...

Lawsuit alleges doctor’s failure to monitor lead to patient’s death

Feb 26, 2013

Modern medicine has resulted in many previously fatal chronic health conditions now being treated and controlled. As a result, many individuals previously diagnosed with conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure are now able to effectively treat and control their health conditions by taking daily prescription medications. A medical malpractice lawsuit was recently filed against a doctor for failing to properly monitor a patient. The lawsuit was filed by the daughter of a...

Man injured in boating accident files lawsuit

Feb 26, 2013

As the winter weather gives way to warmer temperatures, many Ohio residents start to think about summer and the activities that come with warm weather. For those who own or enjoy boats, the prospect of gliding through the water is just around the corner. While boating is an enjoyable recreational activity enjoyed by many Ohio residents, it also presents dangers. One man recently filed a lawsuit related to serious injuries he sustained in 2011 boating...

Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. graciously donates to Adrienne’s Army

Feb 25, 2013

This past Saturday, Dallas Hartman of Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. made a generous donation to Adrienne’s Army on behalf of the law firm. The $5000 donation was met with an emotional response from Adrienne and her family. The firm began a campaign at the beginning of February to donate $1 for every Facebook “Like” on the Dallas Helps fan page. This short video was taken at the Adrienne’s Army Benefit and Chinese Auction at Yankee...