Firm News
- Lawsuit Filed Against Uni-Mart for Deceptive Business Practices
Apr 5, 2016
Anapol Weiss has filed a class action lawsuit with attorney Michael J. Cefalo in Luzerne County court alleging Uni-Mart LLC gas stations have engaged in deceptive business practices. According to the complaint filed on March 31, 2016, a Pennsylvania resident paid for 4 ½ gallons of gas with a debit card at a West Wyoming Uni-Mart in January, but he was charged the higher credit card price. The complaint alleges that Uni-Mart violated the state’s Unfair Trade...Read More - Underscoring C-Section Risks during Cesarean Awareness Month
Mar 31, 2016
April 1st marks the beginning of International Cesarean Awareness Month, a campaign that aims to promote lowering the rate of Cesarean deliveries as recommended by health organizations by offering support, education and advocacy. One third of all deliveries in the United States are by Cesarean, according to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Also called a C-section, a Cesarean delivery is performed by removing the baby through surgical incisions in the...Read More - Medication Errors Injure 1.5 Million People Each Year
Mar 23, 2016
Medication errors are among the most common medical mistakes in the United States. Even a small error can have life-threatening consequences for a patient — and with more than 80% of American adults taking at least one medication, the threat is significant. A report from the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies has estimated that these errors harm at least 1.5 million people every year. A conservative estimate of the added medical costs to treat these medication-related injuries amounts to $3.5 billion...Read More - Voice-Activated Features Contribute to Distracted Driving Dangers
Mar 21, 2016
In a new AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study, researchers compared the levels of mental distraction associated with the use of hands-free technologies in ten 2015 vehicles and three different smart phones. They found that every system increased mental distraction and the likelihood of distracted driving to potentially unsafe levels. Those that performed best were relatively easy to use, required less time, and generally had fewer errors. Test subjects used voice commands for making calls...Read More - Asbestos-Related Diseases
Mar 17, 2016
When a person is exposed to asbestos, tiny fibers can enter the lungs and remain there throughout his or her life. Scarring and inflammation develops as asbestos fibers accumulate, which can eventually affect a person’s breathing and long-term health. Asbestos exposure increases a person’s risk of developing diseases ranging from mild and benign to malignant and deadly. Not everyone who is exposed will develop an asbestos-related disease, but the risk lasts for decades after exposure, according...Read More - Businesses Should Increase Security Measures on St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 15, 2016
More than 125 million Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) annual St. Patrick’s Day Spending Survey. Total spending for the March 17 holiday is expected to reach $4.4 billion based on the U.S. population of people 18 years old and older. With a celebration of that caliber, there are likely more opportunities for preventable accidents, crimes and injuries – and more of a reason for...Read More - What to Bring to Your Initial Consultation
Mar 14, 2016
Preparation is essential in order to have a productive and informative initial consultation with a personal injury lawyer. Below are a few items that will provide valuable information to help an attorney evaluate your case. Consider obtaining these items as soon as possible prior to your meeting. Medical Records You have a right under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to access, review and keep a copy of your medical records. Bringing a copy with...Read More - CDC: Patient Notification Following an Infection Control Breach
Mar 3, 2016
Heath care providers are responsible for protecting patients from preventable harm. When they fail to do so, they must deliver timely and accurate information to those who may be affected. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has developed a guide to assist state and local health departments and facilities with notifying patients of a lapse in infection control. Patient notification almost always involves a mailed letter to quickly deliver a consistent message to each...Read More - Shore Medical Center Patients Possibly Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis
Feb 25, 2016
An infection control breach at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, NJ may have exposed certain patients to HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C in 2013 and 2014. The hospital sent letters to more than 200 patients who received intravenous morphine or hydromorphone medications between June 1, 2013 and Sept. 17, 2014, telling them they may have been exposed to the diseases. The state Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are...Read More - National Birth Defects Prevention Month
Jan 25, 2016
January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month and a great time to raise awareness about avoiding preventable factors that can leave an unborn baby with lifelong health problems. A baby is born with a birth defect every four and a half minutes in the U.S., according to the National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN). Further, birth defects are the most common cause of death in infants and the second most common cause of death in children...Read More