Posted on Feb. 27th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
It is unlikely that many people in Pittsburgh know of anyone who has had rat-bite fever, a condition that is most often contracted by handling infected rats and other rodents. Typically, a person must be scratched or bitten by the rat, but anyone can contract the condition just by consuming something with the streptobacillus moniliformis bacteria… read more
Posted on Feb. 25th, 2014 | in Birth Injuries, News
Expectant Pennsylvania parents typically await the arrival of their children with great joy. The birth process itself is part of the anticipation with many mothers focused heavily on a beautiful experience when bringing their babies into the world. While many times these dreams are able to become realities, other times very different realities emerge. Birth… read more
Posted on Feb. 23rd, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Medical errors happen around the country and in Pennsylvania on a daily basis. They can range from errors with medications, problems during or after a surgery, a failure to diagnose a problem correctly or more. No matter the nature of any errors, the results can leave victims with life-long medical conditions. In extreme cases, fatalities… read more
Posted on Feb. 18th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
The world of personal injury is extremely broad with a great number of types of injuries that can be sustained. Whether from a motor vehicle accident, a slip-and-fall, a medical mistake or something else, the result of such injuries can leave Pennsylvania victims needing long-term care and facing high medical expenses, often due to a… read more
Posted on Feb. 17th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
Accidents can happen at any time of the day or night. Some drivers might assume that less vigilance is needed in the early morning hours because of the assumption that fewer pedestrians are out. However, a recent accident in the Pittsburgh area underscores the importance of watching for pedestrians at all times. For the family… read more
Posted on Feb. 16th, 2014 | in Birth Injuries, News
Medical errors are one of the most potentially frightening events that a person could ensure. When seeking medical care, Pennsylvania residents put their lives in the hands of others, trusting in the quality and effectiveness of the treatment and attention they will receive. For pregnant mothers, the issue can be even more complicated as concerns… read more
Posted on Feb. 14th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
About an hour’s south of Pittsburgh and just across the border, a woman has filed a lawsuit against the national sandwich chain Jimmy John’s. The reason behind the lawsuit goes back to mid August when the woman’s father was walking his dog near his home in Morgantown. He was crossing the street and only a… read more
Posted on Feb. 13th, 2014 | in Medication Errors, News
Most parents want nothing more than to have a happy, healthy child. If their child becomes ill or is born with a serious medical condition, they rely on healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat the problem. Unfortunately, mistakes can occur on a number of different levels—from delayed diagnosis to failure to read a doctor’s handwriting… read more
Posted on Feb. 11th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Breast cancer has one of the highest survival rates of any type of cancer. Still, early detection is necessary to increase the chances of survival. Women in Pittsburgh and elsewhere in the United States are urged to get mammograms on an annual basis after the age of 40; experts recommend that others with a history… read more
Posted on Feb. 10th, 2014 | in Firm News, News
John Gismondi of the Law Offices of Gismondi & Associates has secured more than $1.8 million for a man who claimed his emergency room physician from Forbes Regional Hospital failed to diagnose him with cauda equina syndrome, otherwise known as “horse’s tail” syndrome. The trial was overseen by Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County… read more
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