You know well that vaccines are essential to preventing the spread of disease and keeping people safe. It doesn’t take much to look back at the history of deadly diseases that have been all but eradicated with the use of vaccines. They will prevent you from getting...
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How do you know if you have a spinal cord injury?
If you get involved in a serious car accident, you may suffer a spinal cord injury. Even with medical treatment, these can be life-changing injuries. You need to know exactly what options you have, what symptoms to look for and how your life could be altered forever...
Dehydration can be a sign of neglectful care in a nursing home
Older adults who need to stay in a nursing home often require a variety of supports. They may need help getting dressed, and moving around from room to room helps them avoid a fall. They might need someone else to cook and clean for them because they no longer have...
A law that takes effect this spring may improve your medical care
Have you ever left a doctor’s office feeling like they were too distracted or rushed to really listen to what you were telling them? Did you only realize on the way home from a doctor’s visit that you forgot when they told you to come back for more lab work? Thanks to...
Understanding pecuniary damages in a wrongful death suit
If you’re considering filing a wrongful death lawsuit, it’s important to understand how damages are measured when judges and juries award compensation or settlements with the at-fault parties get negotiated. The primary damages are usually financial – also referred to...
Anaphylaxis after a vaccine can be fatal
On the whole, vaccines are very safe and they help to prevent the spread of disease. They have stopped epidemics and changed the course of modern medicine. Many deadly diseases are rarely found in the United States anymore because of the work of vaccines. That said,...
What are the qualities of a good, safe nursing home in Pittsburgh?
Nursing home abuse remains a large problem across the country. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is home to many nursing homes offering a wide range of care for elderly and infirm residents. Although it is nice to have several homes to choose from, how can you know if the one...
What do doctors mistake a heart attack for?
You go to the doctor or the hospital because you think you’re having a heart attack. The doctor makes a diagnosis, but they mistake your heart attack for something else. This delays treatment, increases the odds of death and puts you at serious risk. Even if things...
How bedsores can threaten the life of your loved one
Bedsores or pressure ulcers are injuries commonly associated with nursing home care. The way that bedsores form makes them a more significant risk for older people with limited mobility when compared with younger and more active individuals. However, just because...
Could firearm manufacturers lose their immunity from wrongful death claims?
Since 2005, weapon manufacturers have enjoyed much protection against wrongful death claims and other injury lawsuits, all thanks to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). That may soon change. In late September, a Pennsylvania court ruled that the...