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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Denies New Trial Request Based On Evidence Of Plaintiff’s Alcohol Consumption
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to hear the case of Rohe v. Vinson where the Superior Court ruled that a jury may have been prejudiced in a motorcycle crash case by evidence of the consumption of alcohol. A…
Understanding Depositions According To The Federal Rules Of Civil Procedure In Personal Injury Cases
A deposition is defined as when a witness provides recorded testimony after taking an oath to tell the truth. An example would be when your attorney in a personal injury action wishes to obtain evidence from an…
Personal Injury Claims In New York Prisons Rise
Suffering a severe injury you could not avoid is not something that anyone should have to experience. And if such an unfortunate event were to happen, you should be able to count on those responsible for your injury to…
Teen Passenger Dies In Single-Car Crash
On April 7, a 17-year-old from Jefferson City, MO was involved in a fatal car crash . He was sitting in the passenger seat as his 18-year-old friend drove a Chevrolet HHR. As the car continued down Walnut Acres Road in…
Injured Pennsylvania Worker Receives $27M Settlement
A Pennsylvania landscaper, David Williams, was the victim of a serious truck accident, which left him with a fractured spinal cord, paralyzing him for life. Williams was a truck driver for a fleet service. He was out on…
Surviving Family Of Man Who Was Electrocuted Brings A Claim Of Wrongful
Liberty High School's baseball coach Corey Crum and his wife, Shana, were performing volunteer work along with members of the team at their baseball field in March. Mr. Crum was 39-years-old at the time. He was cleaning…
Changes To The Affordable Care Act Could Majorly Impact Med Mal Lawsuits
The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), also known as Obamacare, is the comprehensive health care reform law enacted in 2010 that provides consumers with subsidies that lower costs for households with incomes between 100% and…
Thanksgiving Brings Spike In Out-of-State Auto Accidents
Thanksgiving ranks as one of the busiest travel days on United States roadways. Millions of people travel on this day, with about 90% of them traveling by car. Unfortunately, with a spike in auto travel comes a spike in…
New Missouri Law On Medical Expense Calculation In Personal Injury Cases Starts August 28
A new Missouri law that impacts personal injury claims goes into effect on August 28, 2017. The portion of costs considered to be medical expenses for accident injuries will be presented to juries as solely the amount…
Parents Detect Problems Doctors Miss
Parents with sick children often spend round the clock hours in the hospital rooms providing comfort and making sure someone is there to advocate for the young patient. Parents know their children better than anyone in…
Distracted Driving In Philadelphia
No matter where we may be driving, we share the roads with countless distracted drivers each and every day. From a tired mother who is trying to get her children to calm down in the back seat to a teenage driver who is…
Waterskiing Accidents In Maryland
Many people seek out the cool lakes and waterways for relief from the summer heat. Waterskiing and wakeboarding are fun activities that allows individuals to glide across the water's surface, towed behind a boat at high…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Overturns Slip-and-Fall Ruling Involving Vicarious Liability
A Philadelphia County Court had ruled that Aramark Healthcare Support Services was not vicariously liable when a nurse at Holy Redeemer Hospital fell on a recently mopped floor. Valerie Hodge, a nurse, had fallen on the…
Maryland And Washington, D.C. Among Leading States For Speed-Related Accident Fatalities
Recent data from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates that speeding plays a role in roughly 30% of all traffic fatalities. Across the country last year, over 9,700 individuals died in accidents…
How Comparative Negligence Rules Impact Another Selfie Case
We recently covered a tragic accident where four people in India died while trying to take a selfie . Now, a patron on a cruise ship has been kicked off the excursion for climbing on the rail of the ship's balcony to…
Safety Tips To Avoid Injuries While Removing Snow
With records breaking snowfall hitting the east coast this week, many are spending hours (and even days) digging out of ‘Snowmageddon'. Whether you are a novice or a pro, you should take caution while removing snow…
The Special Problem Of Tour Bus Crashes
A recent accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike resulted in at least five deaths and more than fifty people with injuries . Many of those injured were on a tour bus. Tour bus accidents raise special issues in the law…
Family Sues Croc Shoe Company After Toddler's Foot Gets Stuck In Escalator
Since their arrival in 2002, the rubber clog, better known as Crocs, have gained popularity worldwide. Whether they're being criticized for their distinctive design or praised for their comfortability, Crocs have…
Aspiring Model Sues For $5 Million After Celebrity Stylist Nicks Her Neck
A freelance model who was nicked during a haircut is suing the stylist for $5 million.
Seven Emerging Healthcare Trends For 2016
Healthcare is constantly evolving. New technology adds a deeper understanding to our knowledge of medical conditions but brings its own challenges. 2016 is the year of President Obama's “moonshot” to cure cancer, but is…
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