Posted on Aug. 20th, 2014 | in News, Truck Accidents
Most of our readers know by now that actor Tracy Morgan was involved in a serious accident involving a commercial truck. This case has shown that many drivers do not realize that commercial trucks can be especially dangerous. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, large truck crashes resulted in just under 5,000 deaths and… read more
Posted on Aug. 16th, 2014 | in Birth Injuries, News
Expectant parents in Pennsylvania have much to look forward to with the births of their children. When birth injuries happen, however, those bright futures can be quickly dimmed. A problem in the delivery process can happen before, during or after the actual birth. Cerebral palsy and Erb’s palsy are two of the most common conditions… read more
Posted on Aug. 15th, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
Injuries from car accidents can include anything from mild contusions to severe head trauma. Those who suffer injuries to the head can experience severe headaches, dizziness, loss of consciousness, paralysis, and tragically, even death. One woman who was recently involved in an accident in Franklin Park suffered from blunt force injuries to her head, which… read more
Posted on Aug. 14th, 2014 | in Birth Injuries, News
A single medical malpractice case can relate to a wide variety of problems or situations. Because every patient is unique, no two cases are truly ever alike. From surgical errors to missed or incorrect diagnoses, the range of outcomes can also vary greatly. Birth injuries are another form of medical error that poses great risk… read more
Posted on Aug. 8th, 2014 | in News, Wrongful Death
When a fatal car accident occurs, many courts look to the drivers involved to determine who is at fault and therefore liable for damages. When drunk driving is involved, businesses may also be held liable for damages that occur during the accident. One Pittsburgh casino is facing a wrongful death suit after a man was… read more
Posted on Aug. 7th, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
The laws governing instances of medical malpractice can vary greatly from state to state. From damage award caps to statutes of limitations and more, many nuances exist in this area of law. Pennsylvania residents who have been affected by a failure to diagnose a condition can be left with lifelong damage as a result. In… read more
Posted on Aug. 5th, 2014 | in Firm News, News
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently adopted a change to Rule 4003.5 which explicitly prohibits discovery of communications between attorneys and their experts. The new change, which was triggered by the Barrick case which we handled, goes into effect on August 9th of this year. The previous version of 4003.5 was silent on the issue of… read more
Posted on Aug. 5th, 2014 | in News, Surgical Errors
Medical errors have made many headlines in the past year. In some cases, defendants are able to receive compensation for their injuries or losses. These can result from many situations including medication errors, missed or incorrect diagnoses, problems occurring during births and more. Surgical errors are another common form of medical malpractice that Pennsylvania patients… read more
Posted on Aug. 2nd, 2014 | in Failure to Diagnose, News
Pennsylvania residents are logically concerned about the safety of their healthcare. Reports about various medical errors seem to abound regularly in the media. From medication errors to a failure to diagnose, the range of negligent actions and associated injuries is great. Certainly for victims, the impact of any instances of medical malpractice can be severe… read more
Posted on Aug. 1st, 2014 | in Brain Injuries, News
The recent incident in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, where two young children were tragically killed when a large piece of furniture fell over on them highlights the dangers of many seemingly safe household products. Our office is quite aware of this type of danger from the well known defective product case we handled a few years ago against… read more
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