On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Dec 20, 2018 | Firm News, Nursing Home Negligence
Nursing home negligence is just as bad as outright abuse. It is just as unacceptable to ignore a patient as it is to hurt them intentionally. For instance, a nursing home with call buttons is supposed to have nurses and aids ready to come to the assistance of those...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Dec 20, 2018 | Firm News
Construction workers in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas face an endless list of safety hazards, whether they work on single-story residential projects or skyscrapers. One of the most significant risks is working at heights, and the Occupational Safety...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Dec 12, 2018 | Firm News
With the holiday season underway, the amount of traffic on local roads might make it a nightmare to navigate to your desired destinations. To avoid dealing with traffic congestion, you may prefer to do most of your traveling via the sidewalk, despite the recent drop...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Dec 7, 2018 | Firm News, Nursing Home Negligence
Tragically, nursing home abuse is more common than many people realize. According to ABC News, abuse occurs in around 35 percent of nursing homes across the United States.Common signs of nursing home abuse are bruises, broken bones, bed sores, dehydration and...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Dec 6, 2018 | Firm News
Every property owner in Pennsylvania owes visitors and patrons a duty of care. Creating or neglecting to remove or repair known hazardous conditions might lead to premises liability lawsuits. You might be wise to take additional care during the winter months because...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Dec 3, 2018 | Firm News
Deciding to place an elderly loved one in the care of a nursing home is never easy, but doing so is sometimes unavoidable. As parents and grandparents age, they often require specialized care that is simply not available in a home setting. Unfortunately, some...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Nov 26, 2018 | Firm News
Temperatures in Pittsburgh may be below freezing for the next few months, and if your job has you working outside, you will be at risk of suffering cold stress. Are you ready for it? Did you know that exposed skin can freeze, causing frostbite in temperatures of 28...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Nov 15, 2018 | Firm News
No one plans on being involved in a major motor vehicle accident, but a collision can take place at any given moment and under a variety of circumstances. While you might take every precaution possible while traveling on Pennsylvania highways, in some cases, this...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Nov 2, 2018 | Firm News, Medical Malpractice
UPMC Jameson Hospital has informed patients that the proper cleaning process was not followed for ultrasound probes used in internal prostate, obstetrical and gynecological exams. As a result patients who were the subject of theses exams are at risk for HIV, hepatitis...
On behalf of Luxenberg Garbett Kelly George, P.C. | Oct 25, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
It is a smart idea for people in Pennsylvania to prepare in advance for different events. This can make the various events that arise in people’s lives go much smoother than they may go without preparation. This is easy to do when the people know an event is...
