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Did you know that lung cancer can be misdiagnosed as acid reflux? This startling fact shows just how easy it is for doctors to miss a serious medical condition such as cancer. Below, we will take a look at what lung cancer is, how it is misdiagnosed and how an experienced medical malpractice attorney can […]

Nothing is more exciting or stressful than the birthing process. When a woman arrives at the hospital, nurses and doctors will ensure that she is connected to sophisticated medical devices that will monitor a baby’s vital signs and contractions. Because the labor and delivery process can be unpredictable, the doctors and nurses should pay close […]

Pedestrian accidents have been steadily increasing in the U.S. over the years, with many pedestrians sustaining catastrophic injuries. Each year, hundreds of pedestrians are killed, while thousands sustain injuries. What happens when a driver’s negligence contributed to a pedestrian accident? Because pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable parties on our roads and prone to […]

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year. They are the third leading cause of death in the United States, with someone suffering a stroke every 40 seconds, according to statistics. Strokes are also the leading cause of long-term disability. The long-term (and often severe) […]

Jason Matzus, founder of Matzus Law, LLC has been recognized by his peers as one of the Top 50 Super Lawyers in Pittsburgh for 2020. This honor is only given to five percent of attorneys across the country; Mr. Matzus has been recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2008. Super Lawyers is a […]

Did you ever think the day would come where the American government would pay you to stay home from work? Well, you’d better believe it because the coronavirus crisis has caused that to happen on a massive scale. Suddenly, businesses have been told to close their doors and Congress is sending relief checks to all […]

Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike On Sunday January 5th, a multiple vehicle collision on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Mt. Pleasant Township, Westmoreland County, claimed the lives of 5 people and injured approximately 50 others. The Pennsylvania State Police are still investigating the collision, but it appears at this point in time that the […]

Fatal Crash on PA Turnpike It was around 3:30 A.M. when a tour bus heading down Pennsylvania Turnpike lost control around a corner. Fifty-six passengers were aboard the bus when it attempted to turn and instead collided with the road’s central barrier. From there, the bus was launched up an embankment where it rolled about […]

In certain circumstances, a doctor’s failure to properly diagnose a patient’s condition may constitute medical malpractice when that failure causes additional injury to the patient. The doctor’s failure to diagnose the condition correctly must also have been the result of negligence to support a legal claim for medical malpractice. What Is a Failure-to-Diagnose? A failure-to-diagnose […]

Between 1992 and 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has tracked approximately 30,000 medication errors across the US — since these are voluntary reports, the agency believes that the actual number of errors was much higher. Medication errors can arise due to one or several factors, including failing to factor in pre-existing conditions or […]