Pennsylvania has one of the highest car accident rates in the country. In 2017, an average of 351 car accidents occurred daily. Many of those occurred as a result of people texting while driving. Although practically everyone knows the dangers, a lot of...
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What is informed consent in a medical procedure?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Aug 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Before someone undergoes a medical procedure, the medical professionals performing the procedure should let him or her know about the risks and benefits of the operation, as well as alternative treatments, if there are any. Receiving this information allows patients...
3 workplace safety tips for the health care industry
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | May 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
The health care industry is massive. According to the CDC, there are over 18 million health care workers in the United States. If you work in health care, you provide a valuable service to the American people. Your job is to keep people healthy, safe and...
What is MCARE in Pennsylvania?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Apr 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you sustained an injury because a Pennsylvania doctor or other health care provider acted negligently or irresponsibly, you can recover monetary damages from him or her and the facility for whom (s)he works. Medical malpractice lawsuits, however, are complicated...
Birth injuries: recent news and common types
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Apr 5, 2018 | Birth Injury
Bringing a little one into the world is, needless to say, one of life's most special moments. With this excitement can come a natural anxiety, especially when it comes to the delivery itself. Today's advanced technologies in medicine have made the birthing process...
Even doctors missing heart attack signs
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Mar 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many Pennsylvania residents might think they know what the common signs of a heart attack are. However, a new study that was conducted by the Yale School of Public Health and published earlier this year indicates that not only do many people miss some of these signs...
Common birth injuries and the repercussions
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Mar 5, 2018 | Birth Injury
Bringing a little one into the family can be an exciting time, but also an overwhelming one. With all of the nursery planning, new scheduling and financial arrangements, doctor visits should be the last worry on the list. However, some Pennsylvania mothers discover...
Poor hygiene among providers puts patients at risk
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Feb 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
People in Pennsylvania who are concerned about their risk of experiencing a medical error may focus primarily on things like having a diagnosis be missed or incorrect or perhaps having an object left inside of them after a surgery. Certainly these are serious problems...
What if the other driver persuaded you not to call the police?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Feb 16, 2018 | Blog
Another car hit yours, and the driver persuaded you not to call the police. Perhaps the driver reminded you of yourself when you were younger, or there did not seem to be any injuries or serious damage.However, you now wonder if you should have called the police....
What is postoperative negligence?
On behalf of Phillips, Phillips & Smith-Delach, P.C. | Feb 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
When Pennsylvanians like you head in for surgery, you expect your care to be smooth and free of mistakes. Unfortunately, that isn't necessarily always going to be the case. , are here to help you if you find yourself having issues before,...
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