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- Recognizing Unsafe Toys Before They Hurt Your Child
Jan 13, 2016
Not all toy-related dangers are immediately clear, but certain characteristics can indicate hazards to young children. Below are a few factors to consider when shopping for new toys. Toys that look good to eat: Some toys are meant to look, smell or taste like food, which can invite a child to put the toy in his or her mouth. Toys with cords or chains: Ropes, chains, strings, elastic bands and other cords – even when they are...Read More - Helmets: How Do They Protect Against Serious Injury?
Jan 12, 2016
The effectiveness of a helmet in protecting players during an impact rests on two basic safety components: the helmet’s shell and liner. Together, the shell and liner absorb and reduce the force from an impact that would otherwise likely cause serious injury. Shell Helmets almost always have a smooth, hard outer surface called a shell. The shell protects the head from being penetrated by objects. It also distributes an impact over a wider area rather than at...Read More - Are More PA Employees Paid Exclusively Through Payroll Debit Cards?
Jan 12, 2016
A recent article published in The Legal Intelligencer highlighted notable opinions from Pennsylvania’s state and federal courts with regard to class action lawsuits. One of the cases mentioned was the recent class action filed on behalf of 2,380 former and current McDonald’s employees whose franchisee had paid them with fee-laden debit cards. The Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas certified a class action in Siciliano v. Albert/Carol Mueller T-A McDonalds, No. 2013-07010 in May 2015. The...Read More - Macrosomic Complications Resulting in Birth Injuries
Jan 11, 2016
When diagnosed and treated appropriately, a macrosomic infant – one that weighs more than eight pounds, 15 ounces – can be delivered without problems. Failure to take appropriate action may result in macrosomic complications and lifelong consequences to both the mother and child. Macrosomic complications for the mother may include: Lacerations of the birth canal Uterine atony, which can cause serious bleeding after delivery Uterine rupture along the scar from a prior cesarean delivery Urinary or fecal incontinence For the newborn,...Read More - Umbilical Cord Accidents and Medical Negligence
Jan 11, 2016
An umbilical cord accident disrupts blood flow through the cord to an unborn baby’s body. A cord-related accident is rare, but it is one of the causes of stillbirth and must be treated with immediate attention. Medical staff must act quickly to recognize and remedy conditions during labor or delivery to prevent harm to a newborn. A delay in action or failure to act may be considered medical negligence. An umbilical cord accident may involve: A knotted or...Read More - Medication Errors Resulting from Pharmacy Mistakes
Jan 8, 2016
Millions of people trust pharmacists every day to fill their medications, but adults and children have been killed by pharmacy errors after being sent home with the incorrect drug or dose. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are sometimes pressured to move quickly in order to fill a long list of prescriptions. Unfortunately, it’s the unsuspecting patients who suffer the consequences when pharmacy errors result from too much haste. Prescription Interaction Problems Interactions between medications can be dangerous and sometimes...Read More - Medical Misdiagnosis of Cardiovascular Events
Jan 7, 2016
Cardiovascular health is a vital component to a person’s well-being. When a misdiagnosis results in death or permanent injury, however, patients endure unnecessary physical and emotional pain as well as unexpected medical bills. The repercussions of a medical misdiagnosis shouldn’t be their burden to bear. Patients and their families who are dealing with the devastation of a wrong, missed and delayed diagnosis, an experienced law firm can investigate their situation and maximize recovery. Heart Attack Misdiagnosis Someone in...Read More - Why Medication Errors Must be Reported
Jan 7, 2016
Medication error reporting is an important action to take when a person is injured as a result of a medical mistake. After victims and their families alert the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the problem, they are urged to also protect their legal rights. Medication errors, according to the FDA, may involve: Incorrect procedures including prescribing errors Order miscommunications Product labeling or packaging errors Health care product defects Monitoring issues and more Between 2000 and 2009, the FDA received more...Read More - Medication Errors are a Nationwide Problem
Jan 6, 2016
Medication errors can kill or severely injure a person. Even a simple medical mistake can have life-threatening consequences. About 82 percent of adults in the U.S. take at least one medication, and 29 percent take five or more, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Adverse drug events – meaning patient harm resulting from a medication – account for nearly 700,000 emergency department visits each year. Medication errors may occur as a result of: Incorrect...Read More - Sham Pricing Allegations at Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s Mirror Another Class Action
Jan 4, 2016
A proposed class action lawsuit involving Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s pricing highlights issues very similar to a lawsuit involving the clothing store Justice – a class action lawsuit that recently settled for $51 million. A complaint filed in California federal court this month claims that Macy’s and its owned affiliate Bloomingdale’s have falsely labeled items with prices well above the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP). When an item goes on sale, the lawsuit alleges, the sale price...Read More