Immediately following an accident, your body is running off adrenaline. You’re likely left in a state of shock and wondering what happened. Always stop, get to a safe spot to pull over, and call the authorities after you’ve been involved in a crash. After that, it’s time to start figuring out who or what caused your accident. Learn everything you…
If you or a loved one has ever been pregnant, then you know just how nerve-wracking the whole experience can be. From finding out the news to the day of delivery, there’s so much that can go wrong. It’s especially devastating when your own doctor or healthcare provider fails to keep you safe. Learn everything you need to know about…
Paul Lagnese and David Paul, of Berger & Lagnese, LLC presented a 2-hour CLE as part of the WPTLA (Western PA Trial Lawyers Association) Past President speaker series. The CLE was titled “RETTGER: The Long and Winding Road.” The Rettger case stems all the way back to 2003 when Mr. Rettger was first transported from a hospital in West Virginia…
Experts estimate that one out of every two people will develop cancer at some point over their lifetime. Cancer wreaks havoc on both the body and mind, while also causing a lot of roadblocks in your personal life. If you thought a cancer diagnosis was bad, then you can only imagine the horror of being misdiagnosed with the condition. If…
Jozef Dudek was only two when his life was abruptly put to an end by none other than a dresser that most people have in their bedrooms. A dresser was the last thing that Jozef’s parents, Joleen and Craig, could have expected would cause their child’s death. During a time when these parents should be preparing for their son’s fifth…
Overview of Medical Mistakes in Pennsylvania Who do you trust the most with recommendations about your physical health and well-being? If you answered your doctor, then you’re not alone. Most Americans agree that they highly trust their medical professional with their health decisions. Despite this, a startling statistic has captured the attention of the media. Medical mistakes are now the…
What is Cerebral Palsy? Have you ever heard of Cerebral Palsy? This term, which describes a host of disorders, is the most common disability suffered during childhood. It’s a life-long condition that’s usually caused by a brain injury. In many cases, the condition develops either during pregnancy, delivery or immediately following birth. There are also several risk factors that increase…
Anesthesia Errors Statistics Have you ever had to undergo major surgery? If so, then you probably know all about anesthesia. Experts estimate that around 21 million Americans receive anesthesia each year. This drug is administered during surgery because it renders the patient unconscious and unable to feel pain. When the surgery is extreme, patients are also given additional paralytic medicine…
Medical Malpractice Overview The National Center for Health Statistics reported that over 48 million inpatient surgical operations were conducted throughout the U.S. in 2009. All surgical operations carry a risk, but oftentimes surgery is necessary for a patient’s physical well-being. Below we’ll get into details about what postoperative care is, how errors happen and what patients can do if they’re…
Personal Injuries in Pennsylvania Have you ever had to make a difficult decision while you were in physical pain or ill? When your body is struggling, your mind becomes clouded. It often becomes difficult to make even a simple decision. If you’re ever in this situation, then having a solid base of information can help you avoid making a bad…
