Maternal Deaths Due To Sepsis
Maternal deaths from pregnancy related to sepsis (blood infection) occur at an unacceptably high rate. Deaths due to maternal sepsis increased in the United States from 1998 to 2008.
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Three UPMC Patients Died From Fungal Infections Following Transplant Surgery
Our attorneys are investigating the circumstances that led up to a man contracting a fungal infection following lung transplant surgery at UPMC.
Negligent Resuscitation of a Newborn
An infant’s entrance into the world is a challenging time. Going from intrauterine to extrauterine life results in many physiological changes; the lungs take over
Pittsburgh Dentist Uses Paper Clips for Pittsburgh Patients Root Canals
Pittsburgh dentist Samuel Pollina, was recently featured in an unflattering investigative report by WTAE’s Paul Van Osdol titled, “Pittsburgh dentist admits using paper clips for root canals.”
Infections in the Newborn
During and after birth, infants are at risk of contracting serious infections. Many neonatal infections can lead to devastating consequences if not detected and treated
Delayed Diagnosis of Newborn Heart Defects – Murmurs Matter
In this video, attorney Greg Unatin explains how delays in diagnosing congenital heart defects can lead to serious injuries and the need to fil a
Failure to Diagnose or Treat Preeclampsia
The number of maternal deaths worldwide has dropped dramatically in the past few decades (WHO, 2014). In the U.S., however, maternal death rates have more
Obstetrical Negligence: The Importance Of Monitoring The Fetus During Labor
Among the most unfortunate legal cases that our law firm handles are those involving death or injury to a fetus or newborn child. Too often
SAGES Approach to Minimizing Injury During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) has developed a strategy for minimizing devastating bile duct injuries.
Severe Maternal Morbidity and Death
Significant maternal morbidity and death is a problem that for many women can and should be prevented. Studies show that 40-50% of all maternal deaths are preventable.
Statute of Limitations for Pennsylvania Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
Pennsylvania has a two-year statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit to recover damages resulting from death. A death caused by the negligence of another
Evaluation of Anesthesia Case: Failure to Maintain a Patent Airway
The practice of anesthesiology is broad in scope extending from the control of pain and consciousness in the operating room or elsewhere to the control of pain generally in the hospital or even in the outpatient setting. In the operating room, the anesthesiologist, in addition to having an extensive monitoring role, has independent responsibility for evaluating and supporting cardiopulmonary function. Because of their monitoring functions, anesthesiologists, as a rule, document their activities contemporaneously and more thoroughly than any healthcare provider other than perhaps the critical care nurse.