Falling can result in a variety of injuries, from a minor sprain to a debilitating brain injury. These accidents are disturbingly common, too. According to statistics from the National Floor Safety Institute, more than eight million ER visits every year are because of falls.
Misdiagnosis can lead to medical malpractice claims
A medical misdiagnosis can be life-changing for Pennsylvania patients. The thought of undergoing invasive treatment and months of radiation or delaying treatment because one was informed that he or she was not in need of treatment can have far reaching implications. Although the occurrence is rare, a medical misdiagnosis still happens, and the patient is left to navigate the options of what treatment is best. When the diagnosis turns out to be incorrect, a medical malpractice claim could follow.
Family of Eldery woman killed could file a wrongful death claim
When someone's actions result in injury or death to another, the aftermath can be devastating to the victim's loved ones. Close relatives often seek legal recourse in pursuit of justice for an accident that injured or killed their family member. A personal injury or wrongful death claim filed by victims or their surviving kin in Pennsylvania can help families pursue legal recourse.
Negligent drivers increase the likelihood of car accidents
Police and legislators work hard to help ensure that accurate and applicable laws are passed and observed by citizens to help keep motorists safe. Many drivers are diligent and express obvious caution while out driving along Pennsylvania roadways. Unfortunately, some drivers make the choice of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of illegal substances or alcohol or driving without a proper license. Victims of a negligent driver and his or her family often suffer heartbreaking losses because of the car accidents that often follow such a poor choice.
Clinic faces medical malpractice charges after losing 4000 embryo
With so many Pennsylvania couples facing the heartbreaking reality of infertility, advances in reproductive technology has allowed for many to become parents. Clinics across the country now offer services to aid those who are suffering from infertility but still wish to become parents. Fertility clinics often perform artificial reproductive technologies and hold embryos in a frozen state while parents seek surrogates to carry their long-awaited child. One clinic is in the midst of a medical malpractice lawsuit after negligence has left over 4000 embryos and eggs destroyed.
How do self-driving cars work?
For years, people have been excited about the prospect of autonomous, or self-driving, vehicles. How convenient would it be to sit in your own vehicle, program your destination into the computer and then sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee and your morning news apps while your car drives you to work? However, we still have a long way to go until technology like this is available for the public – and reasonably safe. As a recent, fatal accident illustrated, autonomous technology may not yet be ready for consumers in Pennsylvania and elsewhere.
