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According to the National Cancer Institute, there exist more than 100 types of cancer in the world today. Cancer, which is a disease caused by an uncontrolled division of abnormal cells in a part of the body, can target any person, at any age, at any time. It is scary to think about, especially when […]

The birth of a baby is one of the most exciting moments in many parents’ lives. However, due to the fact that childbirth is often such a medically stressful time both for the baby and the mother, it is not uncommon for complications to occur during birth. These complications can also lead to a number […]

Uber has quickly become one of the most popular ways to hitch a ride. With a convenient and user-friendly app and tons of available drivers at almost any time of day, it has become a much-needed convenience for those in need of a ride. Uber is not only popular with users and customers, but with […]

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has decided to reexamine one case’s acceptance of evidence in a recent medical malpractice lawsuit. The original case alleged that a doctor was negligent during the victim’s hysterectomy and that he accidentally severed her bowel during the surgery in 2013. At trial, the judge allowed the defense to explain to […]

Recently, one family decided to pursue a medical malpractice claim against the doctor who delivered their twin babies. The twins are currently seven years old, but one of the babies suffers from a severe spinal cord injury and paralysis below her chest caused by doctor negligence during birth. The doctor who performed the twins’ delivery […]

Experienced attorney Jason Matzus has been recognized as “Lawyer Of The Year: Pennsylvania” – As Published In The Wall Street Journal, March 2018. “Lawyer of the Year’ is an award from Best Lawyer – which is considered the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession – as was featured in the The Wall […]

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONLEGAL SERVICES  MARCH 1, 2018   Jason Matzus Owner at Matzus Law, LLC LLC EDUCATION:  University of Pittsburgh School of Law   Attorney Jason Matzus has been named the 2018 Pittsburgh Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyers lists are compiled based on an exhaustive peer-review evaluation. In addition, he […]

No matter what your job is, you should always be safe in your work environment. Safety is job number one in any work environment. Unsafe work environments can range from fall hazards, unsafe energy control hazards, unsafe job practices or unsafe equipment, to name just a few. Whatever the job entails and wherever it is […]

A city of Pittsburgh fire truck that was responding to a call was involved in an accident in Squirrel Hill South. According to officials the incident occurred in the morning at the intersection of Forward Avenue and Commercial Street. Two firefighters were injured in the accident and both were taken to a local hospital in […]

According to the American Cancer Society, it can be very difficult to treat colon cancer if it spreads to nearby areas, therefore it’s important to recognize early signs and symptoms of colon cancer. Constipation.  It’s an important sign of colon cancer in the colon.  Medical literature indicates that there is correlation between constipation and an […]