We trust nursing home facilities and their workers with our most vulnerable loved ones. It is a tragedy that, with almost two million Americans living in nursing home and other long term care facilities, nursing home abuse and neglect continues to be a problem. Nursing home abuse is considered to be the intentional infliction of […]
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Who Can Be Held Liable for Defective Medical Devices?
Medical devices have come to play a vital role in U.S. health care. With advances in technology, these devices can save lives. They can also be used to greatly improve the lives of those that use them. We have come to trust and rely on medical devices and many have reaped the benefits as a […]
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Pennsylvania’s Limited Tort Serious Injury Threshold
Accident and insurance laws are complicated and many people like to think knowing about them is really on an “as needed” basis. It’s true. Most people do not think about their car insurance coverage and what it means if they get into an accident until they actually get into an accident. Whether you have recently […]
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Determining Fault in a Rear-End Accident
In a personal injury auto accident claim, determining fault is a critical element to establish. After all, the party who is found to be at fault for causing the accident can legally be held responsible for compensating the injured party for the harm they suffered as a result of the accident. This means the at-fault […]
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Ophthalmologist Malpractice
Ophthalmologists are doctors specializing in the care of eyes and vision. These medical professionals are entrusted with their patients’ sight and, as such, their patients should be able to trust them to provide the highest standard of care. Should an ophthalmologist prove unworthy of this trust, and their negligence leaves a person worse off than […]
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Premises Liability Case Weaknesses
In a premises liability claim, an injured party is asserting that a property owner failed to keep the premises safe and they were injured as a result. Pursuing a premises liability claim means the injured party can seek compensation for the harm the suffered due to the property owner’s negligence. There are, however, several hurdles […]
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Establishing Liability in a Car Accident
It can be a whirlwind of events after being injured in a car accident. Your car may be damaged beyond repair, requiring the purchase of a new car. You will need to get medical attention and consistent follow-up care for your injuries. There will be insurance companies calling and questions to answer. It can all […]
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Building an Inadequate Security Premises Liability Case
If you have been the victim of a crime on the property of another, you may be able to hold them liable for the harm you have suffered. You see, establishments have a duty to put adequate security measures in place to protect visitors to the property from being the victims of crimes. Failure to […]
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Should I Give a Statement to the Insurance Company After an Accident?
After a car accident, you will feel bombarded by phone calls. Most of these phone calls may very well be from insurance companies. They are likely to come from both your own insurance company and those of the other parties involved in the accident. It can all be overwhelming. You have just been through a […]
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Broken Ribs in a Slip and Fall
Slip and falls can lead to debilitating injuries. These injuries can be painful. They can require extensive medical attention and follow-up care in order to heal. They can keep you out of work resulting in significant lost wages. To put it simply, slip and fall injuries can hurt more than just your health, they can […]
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