- ‘Frontover’ Accidents Causing Increased Number of Child Deaths
June 30, 2017
Read MoreAs of the first week of May, over 16 children have been killed in ‘frontover’ accidents. A frontover accident occurs when a driver cannot see a child in front of their vehicle due to a blind spot. Without being able to see the child, the driver accidentally pulls forward, thus hitting and killing the child. […]
- FDA Sends Warning Letters to 14 Companies That Sold Illegal Cancer Treatments
May 19, 2017
Read MoreOn April 25, 2017, the Federal Drug Administration announced they had posted warning letters to 14 U.S.-based companies selling products that falsely claimed could cure, prevent, treat, or diagnose cancer. The FDA explains that despite their marketing claims, these products are not approved by the FDA and could be dangerous to consumers. Director of the […]
- What Is Cerebral Palsy and Is It Caused by Medical Mistakes?
May 09, 2017
Read MoreWas your child born with Cerebral Palsy? Call a Pittsburgh birth injury lawyer Cerebral palsy – sometimes abbreviated to CP in medical documents – is the deformity or weakening of a child’s muscles and motor control caused by brain damage before, during, or shortly after birth. CP is often considered one of the worst forms […]
- What Is Erb’s Palsy and Is It Caused by Medical Mistakes?
May 09, 2017
Read MoreBirth Injury Lawyer in Pittsburgh A negligent doctor that tugs on a child’s arm during birth can inflict Erb’s palsy, a permanent form of nerve damage that may cripple the arm entirely. At Matzus Law, LLC LLC, we are tireless advocates for the rights of parents whose children have been diagnosed with Erb’s palsy caused […]
- Falling Objects In Construction Zones
February 24, 2017
Read MoreThere is a reason why hard hats are required in construction zones – falling objects are a constant hazard. Even when safety regulations are in place, mistakes are made and large, heavy objects can come crashing down. So what can you do if you are a construction worker who has suffered serious injury due to […]
- Construction Accidents & Independent Contractors
February 22, 2017
Read MoreConstruction zones are some of the most dangerous workplaces in the world. Even when safety precautions and regulations are in place, serious construction accidents happen. Injured workers deserve to be compensated for these accidents – but when you are an independent contractor, who pays for your injuries? Matzus Law, LLC LLC is here with answers. […]
- Emergency Room Malpractice: Failure to Diagnose Stroke
January 19, 2017
Read MoreOftentimes, patients present to the Emergency Room with multiple complaints that can give rise to different potential diagnoses. For example, the patient may present to the Emergency Room with primary cardiac symptoms, but also complain of arm and hand numbness. In addition to including a cardiac problem (myocardial infarction or heart attack) as part of […]
- Misdiagnosis or Delayed Diagnosis of Spinal Epidural Abscess
January 03, 2017
Read MoreOverview A spinal epidural abscess can threaten the spinal cord or cauda equina by compressing the spinal cord or surrounding nerves and also by vascular compromise. If untreated, an evolving infection in the spinal epidural space can compress or impinge on the spinal cord, producing sensory dysfunction, motor dysfunction and ultimately progress to paralysis or […]
- Gentamicin Toxicity Malpractice Attorney
December 13, 2016
Read MoreGentamicin Toxicity is the single most common known cause of Bilateral Vestibulopathy. Gentamicin is a very powerful antibiotic that has very serious and dangerous side effects. It typically is only used to treat very serious infections caused by Gram-negative organisms and should not be used when treating common but less serious infections. Symptoms of Gentamicin […]
- Misdiagnosis of Lung Cancer or Delay Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
December 01, 2016
Read MoreWhen a suspicious lesion appears on an imaging study of the lung (X-Ray or CT Scan typically), the obvious concern is for lung cancer and the only way to exclude or confirm a cancer diagnosis is through a biopsy. A biopsy is indeed the “gold standard” when it comes to determining the true character of […]
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