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Lawsuit Filed Over Dental Death
It is rare for someone to imagine their life being on the line when they go to a dentist's office. Dental procedures, while medical in nature, are rarely the site of intense complications, heart monitors, and patients…
Wrongful Death Suit In Pennsylvania Filed Against Parents For Allowing Son Access To Gun
The parents of Cosmo DiNardo are facing a wrongful death suit in Philadelphia brought by the parents of Mark Sturgis, a 20-year-old victim from Bensalem, for allowing him access to their gun. DiNardo, who struggled with…
Vehicle Accident In A Philadelphia Parking Lot Leads To Wrongful Death
Susan Pesce of Jefferson Township filed a wrongful death suit in a Philadelphia County Court against Christopher Norman, King Transport LLC, and Speedway LLC after her husband Charles was killed in a tragic accident…
Woman Settles Lawsuit For $4.25 Million After Loss Of Newborn Twins
A woman residing in Pennsylvania reached a $4.25 million settlement with a local hospital and doctors, whom she claims failed to properly monitor a condition that led to the death of her newborn twins.
Transvaginal Mesh Litigation
Transvaginal mesh, also known as surgical mesh, is used after a hysterectomy is performed to correct or prevent the top of the vagina from collapsing on itself. A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure which removes the…
Judge Awards $23 Million In Chicago-Area Malpractice Case Involving Birth Injury
A Cook County Circuit Court judge awarded $23.1 million to the family of a 5-year old girl from Tinley Park, IL who suffers from health concerns following birth at Palos Community Hospital. Judge Kay Hanlon ruled that…
Severe Lung Damage Linked To Vaping?
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has reported that eight teenagers were hospitalized during the month of July with serious damage to their lungs. The DHS reports that the severe pulmonary disease, which…
Why Do People Sue For Medical Malpractice?
Many patients have felt wronged by their doctors, but when is the offense serious enough to warrant legal action? Filing a malpractice claim takes a lot of time and comes with expensive legal fees, and patients are…
Premises Liability Case In California Involves An Accident In Empty Swimming Pool
Premises liability suits allow those injured while on the property of another to seek recovery for damages if the property owner is negligent. In Jacobs v. Coldwell Banker Residential, the victim brought a claim after…
Understanding The Subpoena Process In A Personal Injury Case
In civil cases, the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure outline a set of instructions relating to the subpoena process. Local courts may have their own rules of procedure which generally loosely reflect these rules, often…
West Virginia's Definition Of "Health Care Provider" Comes Into Play
What exactly is a “health care provider?” The term frequently comes up in state legislation in regards to against whom a medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed. In Minnich v. MedExpress Urgent Care, Inc., the…
Pedestrian Struck In A Hit And Run In D.C.
On New Year's Day, a woman standing on the sidewalk in a park was struck by an SUV when its driver failed to execute a turn properly. In fact, the driving conduct was so bad the SUV actually overturned and landed on its…
Medical Malpractice And Technological Advances
Scientific and technological advances have revolutionized the healthcare industry. As medical technology improves, doctors and nurses are provided with additional options to help their patients maintain good health and…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court To Rule On Injury Case Involving Governmental Immunity
Governmental immunity is a widely adopted doctrine across all levels of government. It extends immunity for claims in tort liability actions involving injuries that occur due to the negligence of a governmental entity…
Wire To Wire - Plaintiff Unsuccessful In Two Court Cases Regarding A Wire Left Inside His Body
A patient who underwent surgery only to have a wire mistakenly left inside of them recently had their case dismissed by a California appeals court.
Social Media Evidence Must Be Authenticated For Use In Pennsylvania Personal Injury Cases
Data from the Pew Research Center in Washington D.C. shows approximately 68% of Americans use Facebook. Other social media platforms including Snapchat, Instagram, and Twitter also have hundreds of millions of users. As…
Will Dog Bite Injuries Increase With More Adoptions?
Before COVID-19, Philadelphia residents could walk into a dog shelter and find dozens of dogs looking for a good home. With more dogs than adoptive families, many dogs had to be put down. Since COVID-19 and with the…
Family Of Maryland Football Player Files Wrongful Death Claim After Heatstroke Death
Jordan McNair was an emerging 19-year-old lineman for the University of Maryland Terrapins football team who died of heatstroke that began amid summer practice drills. The sophomore was 6'4” and 325 pounds. Moments…
Employer Not Responsible For Dog Bite
When a personal injury is sustained, one of the first legal questions is, “who is responsible?” That question recently came into play in a dog bite personal injury case .
All Terrain Vehicles Are Not All That Safe
All-terrain vehicles , also called ATV's, are used to travel over all different kinds of land from sand dunes to forests to fields. There are ATV's designed for single riders and tandem ATV's made for use by a driver…
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