By Eric Weitz
Two-hundred and seventy fathers, mothers, children, brothers, sisters, and friends will die today as a result of medical malpractice and preventable medical errors. The same was true yesterday and will repeat itself tomorrow. As hospitals, physicians, and nurses continue to navigate the changes brought on by the Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare”); patient safety remains […]
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It’s July and the Philadelphia personal injury attorneys at Messa & Associates, along with The American Academy of Ophthalmology, want you to know that it’s UV Safety Month! Why is UV Safety SO Important? Ultra-violet rays, or UV rays, are the leading cause of skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the United […]
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Philadelphia personal injury attorneys report on the tragic death of a young Utah girl after she was strangled by a window treatment cord last week. The girl’s death has brought to light a consistent and deadly threat to toddlers and young children everywhere – one that many parents aren’t aware of until it’s too late. […]
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Philadelphia personal injury attorneys advise patients that the Food and Drug Administration has warned health professionals to be cautious when prescribing drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule, or other dosage unit. Too much acetaminophen can result in an acetaminophen overdose, which can lead to severe liver damage and subsequent […]
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Philadelphia personal injury attorneys say hundreds of women using a form of permanent birth have come forward with stories about their painful experiences. More than 800 women have filed reports with the Food and Drug Administration regarding the Essure procedure complaining of severe injuries, including perforation of organs, excessive bledding and chronic abdominal pain. In […]
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Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys warn parents about jaundice and its effects when left untreated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, jaundice is the yellow color seen in the skin of many newborns. Jaundice occurs when there is a high amount of bilirubin in the baby’s blood. After a baby is born, their […]
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Philadelphia personal injury lawyers learned that a jury awarded damages in the amount of $3.35 million to a woman who suffered from severe pain resulting from vaginal mesh implant used during her surgery. The woman underwent 18 repair surgeries, but they were unsuccessful. According to the woman’s attorney, pain and other complications caused by the […]
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Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers discuss the need for immediate treatment of brachial plexus injuries. Brachial plexus are a bundle of nerves located in the shoulder, arm, and hand that attach to the spinal cord. Injuries to the brachial plexus occur when the nerves in the area become stretched or torn. Birth injuries are a common […]
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In our last four medical malpractice blog posts, we discussed Wall Street Journal article, How to Stop Hospitals From Killing Us. The article, authored by Dr. Marty Makary, appeared in The Wall Street Journal on September 22, 2012 and offered five suggestions that Dr. Makary believes will help to facilitate patient safety. First, online dashboards […]
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