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- Forgotten bedpan results in injuries and medical malpractice lawsuit
Feb 13, 2013
When discussing matters related to medical errors and medical malpractice, it's often those sensational and extreme stories that come to mind. In most cases, however, medical errors involve mistakes that occur during the routine care of patients. One such case involves a man who recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a nurse who failed to remove a bedpan. The man arrived at the hospital suffering from dizziness and vomiting related to a recent fall...Read More - Snowmobiles that may be in use in Pennsylvania recalled
Feb 13, 2013
This time of year, many residents of Western Pennsylvania find themselves dealing with the effects of winter weather. While there are many in the Pittsburgh area who dread this time of year, others cannot wait to get out in it. Many of those individuals participate in winter sports including skiing, sledding, ice skating and snowmobiling. Owners of snowmobiles may want to double check their vehicle before taking it out for a ride. This is because...Read More - Age factor in type and severity of injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents
Feb 8, 2013
Many Ohio residents over the age of 60 look forward to enjoying hobbies during their retirement years. Individuals within this age demographic often have the free time to devote as well as more expendable income. One activity that many individuals over the age of 60 take up is motorcycling. While riding a motorcycle can be an excellent way to explore our great state, it may also lead to an increase in accidents and injuries for...Read More - Radiologists often sued for failing to diagnose breast cancer
Feb 8, 2013
For a growing number of women across the U.S., a diagnosis of breast cancer is a reality which they must face. As is the case with most types of cancer, early diagnosis is critical in providing for the best possible outcome. When a doctor fails to diagnose a woman as having breast cancer, permanent injury or even death may result. A recently published study shows that radiologists are most likely to face medical malpractice lawsuits...Read More - Injuries due to dog bites can be devastating
Feb 8, 2013
Each day residents of Butler County are injured in a variety of accidents. While many of those injuries are due to car crashes, there are of course other ways in which people might be hurt. Sometimes it is the result of a dog bite. In the worst cases these bites can result in death. Even dog bites considered to be minor can be dangerous however, if infection sets in. Unfortunately, the demographic most commonly affected...Read More - Health care in need of universal error reporting system
Feb 5, 2013
They are called "never events" because, in theory, they should never happen. This term refers to surgical and medical errors that are so egregious they almost seem made up. Many Ohio residents have likely read the stories of doctors operating on the wrong patient, wrong body part or leaving a surgical tool inside a patient's body. While many hospitals have taken steps to minimize such medical errors, roughly 4,000 such events occur each year. So-called...Read More - Flammability cited as reason for mattress recall in Pennsylvania
Feb 1, 2013
Most Pittsburgh area residents appreciate a good night's sleep. For many this means investing in a quality mattress. While most consumers who purchase new mattresses are likely most interested in comfort, there are certain other requirements issued by the federal government that must be met as well. One of these requirements regards its flammability. Recently, mattresses manufactured by The Mattress Cloud Inc., were voluntarily recalled due to this issue. Though as of yet no injuries...Read More - Failure to stop results in SUV rollover accident
Feb 1, 2013
Car accidents that result in vehicle rollovers are among some of the most serious and often result in those individuals involved sustaining serious or fatal injuries. Oftentimes, rollover accidents result when two or more vehicles collide with one another. The impact of such a crash interferes with a vehicle's ability to stabilize causing it to rollover or turn on its side. Often larger vehicles with more height are especially susceptible to rolling over when involved...Read More - New servicer for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation debit card
Feb 1, 2013
When a worker in Pennsylvania is injured or becomes ill due to something at his or her work place, in some cases the worker may decide to seek workers' compensation benefits. The benefits available and the duration of those benefits varies depending on the severity of the injury or illness the worker suffered. Currently, those workers in the Pittsburgh area have two options for how to obtain the benefits-direct deposit or debit card. Those who...Read More - Wrongful death lawsuit filed in bicyclist’s death
Feb 1, 2013
No parent expects to have to experience the death of a child. Most figure that their children will long out live them. Due in part to the expectation, no one is prepared for such an outcome. An already difficult situation is made that much more devastating when the death is the result of negligent behavior of another. For the family of a 19-year-old man who was killed by a drunk driver while riding his bicycle...Read More