Category: Brain Injury
Brain Injuries on Construction Sites
Construction sites are full of hazards that can put workers, visitors, or even passersby at risk of serious injury. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that the rate of fatal injuries on construction sites exceeds the national average. While many people may associate broken limbs or back injuries with construction, construction workers are[…]
Meningitis Misdiagnosis Case
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently awarded more than $10 million in damages to a mother, after medical professionals failed to diagnose her infant son with meningitis. The 11-month-old child was rushed to the emergency room when his mother noticed that he had a high fever and was having trouble breathing. Physicians diagnosed him with an[…]
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is brain injury awareness month, and the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has launched its annual campaign. The BIAA’s campaign has the goal of educating the public about the the needs of people with brain injuries and the needs of their families. As part of its campaign, the BIAA compiled a brain injury fact[…]