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Nursing Home Abuse
August 2026

How do you report nursing home abuse in Pennsylvania?

If you believe a loved one is facing abuse or neglect in a Pennsylvania nursing home, acting quickly can help protect their safety. Pennsylvania provides several ways to report concerns and start an investigation. Knowing where to report…

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Personal Injury
March 2024

Serious workplace injuries you might not know about

While slips, trips and falls often come to mind when discussing workplace injuries, many serious health risks lurk beneath the surface of seemingly safe environments.

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Medical Malpractice
February 2024

How a recent tragedy forced change in Pittsburgh emergency rooms

When people go to the hospital for medical care, they expect to receive compassionate consideration and appropriate treatment. Especially when an emergency occurs, patients rely on healthcare professionals to know what to do when they…

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Medical Malpractice
July 2023

Misdiagnoses: A silent epidemic

Misdiagnosis is a grave issue plaguing the healthcare system in Pennsylvania and around the country, leading to severe consequences for patients and their families. Despite advancements in medical technology and knowledge, thousands of…

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Motor Vehicle Accidents
April 2023

What makes the "100 deadliest days of summer" so dangerous?

Summer is an exciting time for anyone. The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day are known as the "100 deadliest days of summer" and come with considerable risks on the road. While you may have big plans for summer this year, it is…

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Medical Malpractice
January 2023

The medical industry’s continuing malpractice problem

A 2016 American Medical Association (AMA) survey revealed that more than one-third of physicians in the United States had faced accusations of medical malpractice. Fifty percent of those have dealt with two more lawsuits.

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