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- Wrongful death lawsuit filed in flooding deaths of 4
Feb 22, 2013
We all know that there is a risk anytime someone gets into a motor vehicle that he or she will not make it to his or her destination unscathed. When most people think about injury inducing incidents involving cars and trucks it is assumed that a crash of some sort is involved. This is of course not always the case however. In August 2011, four individuals lost their lives when the vehicles in which they...Read More - Civil lawsuits filed in conjunction with Exeter Hepatitis C cases
Feb 20, 2013
Many residents of Allegheny County are likely aware of the Hepatitis C outbreak affecting individuals throughout the nation apparently due to the actions of one individual employed at several medical facilities. A total of 32 patients at the hospital appear to have been infected due to actions the man took. In addition to a hospital in Pennsylvania, the man was also employed as a medical technician at Exeter Hospital located in New Hampshire. The infected...Read More - Sleep deprived doctors make 30 percent more medical errors
Feb 20, 2013
Most Ohio residents can likely relate to feeling the ill-effects of not getting enough sleep. Even mild sleep deprivation has been shown to negatively impact an individual's ability to concentrate, problem-solve and react quickly. These types of skills are critical for those within the medical profession, especially doctors. In recent years, many within the health care industry have called for stricter guidelines related to the number of consecutive hours resident doctors are allowed to work...Read More - Misdiagnosis ends viable pregnancy
Feb 20, 2013
For many throughout the nation one of the most exciting parts of life is the birth of a child. Sadly in some cases pregnancies do not go full term and the unborn baby is lost in utero. This is usually devastating and can lead to great sadness and depression. In other tragic instances fetuses are lost due to a misdiagnosis of a condition. This happened to a woman residing in another state a couple of...Read More - Shards of plastic in yogurt send woman to hospital
Feb 20, 2013
Over the last couple of years the popularity surrounding Greek yogurt has grown. Touted as being full of protein many are exclusively opting for this style of yogurt which is sold under many different names including Chobani Greek Yogurt. Recently a woman eating a container of Chobani Greek Yogurt encountered something she did not expect. Rather than the yogurt or a piece of fruit, she found several pieces of plastic. The pieces were discovered when...Read More - Drunk driving believed to have played role in Route 28 crash
Feb 20, 2013
When an individual gets into a car either as a driver or passenger, it is expected that they will follow the rules of the road. At the same time, they place a certain amount of trust in those with whom they are sharing the road that they too will drive safely. Of all of the factors that contribute to car accidents in the Pittsburgh area each day, perhaps the most upsetting cause is drunk driving...Read More - Head-on crash kills man in Butler County
Feb 20, 2013
As much as residents of Western Pennsylvania likely don't want to think about it, each and every time someone decides to get into a motor vehicle, either as the driver or a passenger, there is the possibility that the car will be involved in a collision with either an object or another vehicle. Depending on a variety of factors, including the speed at which both vehicles are travelling, it is possible that the outcome of...Read More - Children crushed by falling dressers leads to recalls
Feb 15, 2013
As parents throughout the state of Pennsylvania are likely aware, toddler aged children can get into a lot of trouble in a matter of only seconds. That trouble can take the form of many different activities, including falls, cuts and burns. It also can lead to things falling on a child. While in some cases falling objects can result in only minor bumps, other times the end result can be much worse and even lead...Read More - Singer LeAnne Rimes files medical malpractice lawsuit
Feb 15, 2013
When discussing physical attributes first noted upon meeting someone, an individual's smile often tops the list. Not only are teeth necessary and functional, but their size, color and shape also impact an individual's image and overall look. For individuals in the spotlight, their physical appearance is often subject to constant public scrutiny. Famed country singer, LeAnne Rimes recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against her dentist. The singer sought treatment from the dentist in question...Read More - Man pinned in machine dies in Western Pennsylvania
Feb 15, 2013
Most would agree that even one work related death is one too many. Unfortunately they do regularly occur in Western Pennsylvania and beyond. Recently a man who was working at a wood products shop in Pinecreek Township was involved in a work accident that led to his death. The incident occurred as the man was using a machine designed to take bark off of pieces of raw lumber. Something happened as he was doing this...Read More