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Philadelphia Hit-and-Run Accident Leaves One Dead
Earlier this week, a man was killed when a car hit his vehicle and took off. On Monday night just before 10 p.m., a gold sedan was driving westbound on Callowhill St. when it hit another car. The driver of the gold…
Why Do Surgeons Remain Silent After A Medical Mistake?
Individuals in all types of professions can make a mistake. When a mistake is made, the right thing to do is acknowledge the error, and try to fix it. When a surgeon makes a mistake, the results can be devastating…
WEAR A HELMET (Please)
Motorcycle crashes are in the news all too often. And unfortunately, those accident reports are many times reporting that the crash was fatal. Motorcycles, though a popular means of transportation, can be quite…
Learn How To Avoid Office Holiday Party Liability
Throwing an office holiday party is a great way for an employer to express their gratitude to their employees and for everyone to have a little fun after a year of hard work. Let's be honest, most spend more time with…
Case Involving Woman Severely Injured On Amusement Ride At State Fair Settles For $1.8 Million
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were approximately 30,900 injuries that involved amusement rides in 2016. Press Secretary Patty Davis also stated that since 2010 there have been 22 such…
Why Attorneys Reject Personal Injury Claims
Personal injury attorneys recover damages or monetary compensation for an injury to a person or a person's property that was the result of another's negligence. But not all cases of personal injury will be accepted and…
Ex-Football Player Awarded $35 Million For Loss Of Leg In Motorcycle Accident
Earlier this month, a jury in Los Angeles awarded former UCLA football player Nick Ekbatani $35 million for the loss of his leg in a motorcycle accident that occurred in July of 2012. The California Department of…
Pennsylvania Nursing Home Faces Wrongful Death Action After Man Dies From Head Injury
The family of Herbert McMaster Sr. has filed a civil wrongful death claim against Cathedral Village, a senior care center, and General Healthcare Resources, a staffing agency. McMaster died as a resident of the facility…
Train Derailment In Washington Leads To Several Fatalities & Dozens Of Injuries
A train in the Seattle-area recently derailed, leading to at least three fatalities. Investigators are attempting to determine if an engineer for Amtrak, a national rail company, was distracted at the time. One…
Be Careful When Selecting A Hair Transplant Doctor
Many people consider losing their hair to be a traumatic event. In fact, according to The Washington Post, American hair loss sufferers spend more than $3.5 billion a year in an attempt to treat their hair loss…
Texting And Driving: Don't Do It!
One of the most frequent sources of personal injury cases is the all-too-common motor vehicle accident. Vehicle accidents can cause excess amounts of injury and property damage; and unfortunately in some cases, they…
Understanding The Importance Of Maintaining A Personal Injury Diary
If you have suffered a personal injury due to the negligence of others, you may have a personal injury claim. Common accidents that may lead to a claim include:
Understanding Motions Practice In Maryland Tort
A motion is a request formally made to a judge in an action that seeks an order or judgment. There are a variety of reasons that a party may make a motion in court. Examples may include a request for continuance…
Wrongful Death Suit After Fatal Boating Accident
The family of Mallory Beach has filed a claim of wrongful death against Luther's, a bar and restaurant, and Parker's 55, a convenience store. Beach was a 19-year-old who was killed in a tragic boating accident near…
Baltimore Property Owners Responsible For Snowy And Icy Sidewalks
Residents of Baltimore are required to make reasonable efforts to maintain the sidewalks adjacent to their property amid wintry conditions. The local government recognizes the importance of preventing potential injuries…
Series Of Manhole Cover Explosions In Queens, NY Damages Cars
Cities employ hundreds to thousands of full-time workers to care for infrastructures such as roads, bridges, sewers, electrical wiring, and gas lines. However, on occasion, unexpected infrastructure failures can cause…
Supreme Court Limits Healthcare Databases
Healthcare costs have been on the rise for decades. Average premium costs have risen about 8% in the last two years alone. To reduce costs and improve the health care system, 18 states have created laws requiring health…
Understanding The Evolution Of Pennsylvania’s “Gist For The Action” Doctrine
Pennsylvania was a pioneer of sorts in recognizing and upholding the “gist for the action doctrine”. The commonwealth is regarded as the chief source of the doctrine which has influenced courts over 150 times at the…
Back To School Injuries
Many elementary schools are going online for the beginning of the new school year. Other schools, including many private or parochial schools, are returning for in-class sessions. Parents may worry about what happens to…
Victory For Employees Seeking Overtime
In a just released United States Supreme Court opinion, the Justices ruled 6-2 in favor of employees in an appeal of a class action lawsuit. The case is called Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo . The employees work in the…
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