May 6, 2016 Third Leading Cause of Death in the US: Medical Errors Every year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases data and information that pertains to causes of death in the medical field. A recent study published by the BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal, shows the serious limitations and consequences behind how medical deaths are classified and how, although medical errors … Read More »
May 5, 2016 The Serious Dangers of E-Cigarettes While many people, former cigarette smokers in particular, may switch over to “e-cigarettes” (or “e-cigs”) or “vapes” because they believe them to be less harmful, the reality is quite different. Multiple people have suffered serious burns and bodily injuries from e-cigarettes that they have purchased and used. Furthermore, the potential medical consequences and health hazards … Read More »
May 4, 2016 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Report: Death on the Job The American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) compiled a report on worker safety, losses and deaths recently. Not only did the report tackle issues of gender, race, job industry and more, but it also exposed the most dangerous states in respect to worker fatalities and injuries. Although overall worker safety has greatly improved … Read More »
May 3, 2016 Lung and Pulmonary Health The Link Between Decreased Lung Function and Longterm Cement Work A recent study published in the European Respiratory Journal and conducted by researchers at the National Institute for Occupational Health (NICH) has shown the serious consequences of long-term cement exposure on workers. For the men and women who have worked for long periods of time around … Read More »
May 1, 2016 Workers’ Memorial Day Event Attorneys from Galfand Berger, LLP recently participated in an important and meaningful event. The event was held on Friday, April 29th by Philaposh, a non-profit that focuses on worker safety and health. Dr. David Michaels, the United States Assistant Secretary of Labor, was the keynote speaker. The event was held to memorialize all fallen workers … Read More »
April 29, 2016 Medical Study Reveals A Link Between Tennis Elbow And Work Conditions Lateral epicondylitis, or “tennis elbow” is a musculoskeletal disorder that generally causes pain and discomfort to the lateral elbow. Many doctors and scientists alike have believed that tennis elbow was linked to certain types of movement (i.e. upper-arm twisting and repetitive use) that are often work-related, but because of limited data from previous studies the … Read More »
April 28, 2016 Doctor’s Struggle to Diagnose Strokes due to Differential Symptoms We know that many of our clients and their family members have suffered from a stroke; therefore, we thought it worth sharing this medical information. Of course, if you have any medical questions or concerns, it is important to consult directly with a healthcare professional. While it may not be common knowledge, there are actually … Read More »
April 27, 2016 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: Big Damages in Power Morcellator Suits for Plaintiffs The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had released statements about the use of power morcellators in uterine surgery, and although there may not be many suits that have been filed against the manufacturers of power morcellators, it seems as though the damages inflicted on patients have the potential to be quite large. The people who … Read More »
April 26, 2016 Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers: New Resources For Women Facing Breast Cancer The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has increased the amount of resources for women who are struggling with breast cancer in respect to testing, treatment and payment options. We are reminding you of this coverage since we know so many of our clients worry about how to pay for medical treatment. Women who are in the … Read More »
