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Translation Errors And Medical Care
Communicating your medical issues can be difficult with a doctor even when you do speak the same language. Many patients complain about how they feel doctors and medical personnel do not seem to listen or hear what the…
Man Dies After Going To The ER For A Sore Throat
A sore throat is generally seen as a minor complaint. It may be a sign of an oncoming cold or seasonal allergies. However, it could also be the sign of something more serious, like tonsillitis or strep throat. A visit…
New York Hospital Pays $2.2 Million For Violations Related To "ER Reality TV"
The ABC reality program " NY Med " purports to take "a deep dive into high stakes medicine through the eyes of unforgettable characters." The series is filmed at New York Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan as well as…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Is Split In Decision Regarding The Peer Review Protection Act
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled on the case of Reginelli v. Boggs in a 4 to 3 vote affirming a prior court decision that an outside contractor to Monongahela Valley Hospital (MVH) known as Emergency Resource…
Former Marine & Medical Malpractice Victim Travels To Washington D.C. To Promote The “Tally Bill”
In July we discussed the story of Brian Tally, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who sought treatment for back pain at his local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital. They failed to diagnose a much more serious…
Common Types Of Birth Injuries
The arrival of a newborn is supposed to be a joyful and exciting time in a person's life. When your child suffers a birth injury during the delivery process, however, a happy time can turn into a time of stress and…
Medical Malpractice Case Filed In Pennsylvania Following Surgical Treatment For Acid Reflux Disease
The family of Joseph DiMatteo Sr. has brought a medical malpractice suit against the Western Pennsylvania Allegheny Health System Inc., Allegheny Clinic, and four physicians asserting claims of negligence. The case is…
Mothers Increasingly Developing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Following Childbirth
Mothers often experience feelings of stress, depression & anxiety when pregnant and/or when approaching delivery. Increased awareness regarding the stresses of childbirth have acknowledged mothers are experiencing a…
Woman Discovered Surgical Instrument Left In Her Body
Michelle Doig-Collins, of Rancho Santa Margarita, talked to her OB/GYN about having some surgical procedures done. She was going to have a uterine ablation to address heavy periods she was having, and a tubal ligation…
New Trial Ordered In Philadelphia Slip-and-Fall Injury Case Against Marriott
Plaintiff Bryan Wright was stayed at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Horsham, Pennsylvania. While walking outside on the pavement, Wright slipped on a patch of ice. He sustained injuries to the shoulder and hip that…
Federal Investigation Into Deadly Boat Fire
The FBI is conducting an investigation of a boat fire that claimed 34 lives in California. Over Labor Day Weekend, a diving tour boat burst into flames along the coast of Santa Cruz Island around 3:15 a.m. on Monday…
Grisly Discovery At A Car Wash
A woman, Kimberly Kriege, is suing a trucking company, CRST Expedited, for the emotional trauma she suffered after finding a man’s face on the floor of a car wash.
Automobile Liability Insurance Coverage Minimums In Pennsylvania May Be Insufficient
Did you know that the required minimum liability insurance limits in Pennsylvania have not changed since 1974? There have been legislative initiatives to address this concern, yet none implemented, as the levels remain…
Hit-and-Run Vehicle Accidents Reach All-Time High
Data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows hit and run vehicle accidents occur approximately every minute on U.S. roadways. In 2016, there were approximately 2,049 hit and run accident fatalities , the most…
What To Know About Catastrophic Injuries
If you were injured due to someone else's mistake, you might be thinking about bringing a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. When you do, you might hear the term catastrophic injuries at some point…
When The City Is To Blame For A Slip And Fall Injury
After a slip and fall in a grocery store, the grocery store or property owner is generally liable for the accident. However, if you slip and fall and suffer an injury in a government building, who is liable for your…
Medical Malpractice Suit Follows Snowball Fight
A playful and fun snowball fight gone wrong is not typically the type of event that would land someone in a medical malpractice case . However, an unfortunate accident that occurred while two men were goofing off in the…
Tesla Sued For Unintended Acceleration In Model X After Vehicle Crashes Into Home
On December 30, California resident Ji Chang Son filed a lawsuit against electric car maker Tesla for unintended acceleration in their Model X vehicle after his car allegedly accelerated as he was pulling into his…
Understanding The Pennsylvania Medical Care Availability & Reduction Of Error Fund (“Mcare”) Act
The Pennsylvania Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund (Mcare) became law in 2002. Mcare replaced a program known as the Medical Liability Catastrophe Loss Fund (CAT Fund), which was part of the Health…
Family Settles Malpractice Suit For $4.2 Million After Father Dies While At Hospital For Sore Throat
The family of a man who died while being treated at a rural medical center for a sore throat was awarded $4.2 million in the settlement of a malpractice lawsuit.
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