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Doctors Give The Wrong Man A Vasectomy
“Measure twice and cut once,” is an ancient proverb. It can save a carpenter or tailor time and valuable materials. However, when it comes to surgery, it can prevent an unnecessary surgery or save a life. A doctor in…
What Statute Of Limitations?
It is well known that statute of limitations are used as a “drop dead” date for which medical malpractice cases can be filed. If a potential plaintiff has not filed a medical malpractice lawsuit within a period of time…
Motorcyclist Killed In West Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident in West Philadelphia claimed the life of a 47-year-old man last week. The accident occurred on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, when the motorcyclist collided with a vehicle at the intersection of 54th…
Woman Contracts Hepatitis C From A Dental Visit
Many people dread going to the dentist. They may be worried about the number of cavities they have, the sound of the drill, or even the dental bill. However, no one expects to go to the dentist and come back with a…
Philadelphia Personal Injury Case Involving Four-Year-Old Ends With A Settlement
Plaintiff Tanya Parker filed a civil injury claim in the Philadelphia County Common Pleas Court seeking damages of greater than $50,000 after her four-year-old child (“M.P.W”) was injured while at school. The defendant…
Unlicensed Grand Rapids Home For Veterans Charged With Abuse, Neglect
Elderly veterans are some of our country's most vulnerable citizens and often suffer from elder abuse. Like other older populations, veterans with dementia, post-traumatic stress disorder, or Alzheimer's can be easily…
New Warnings Issued About Fatal Danger Of Combining Prescription Painkillers With Sedatives
Even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is strengthening its warnings about the potential dangers of mixing prescription painkillers and sedatives, some physicians persist in prescribing the sometimes lethal…
Five Families Suing Virginia VA Hospital For Almost $30 Million
Five families are suing the same Veteran's Administration hospital in separate cases of malpractice related to healthcare.
Jury Awards Man $100,000 In Shooting Death Of His Dog
A Washington State dog owner, this month, was awarded $100,000 by a jury for the shooting death of his beloved pet.
Massachusetts Court Ruling On An Insurer Accused Of Unfair Settlement Practices In An Injury Case
An Appeals Court in Massachusetts affirmed a Supreme Court ruling that Norfolk & Dedham Mutual Insurance Company (N&D) did not participate in deceptive settlement practices in a personal injury case involving plaintiff…
Who Is Liable For Injuries Involving Attacks At Maryland’s Dog Parks?
A recent article in the Carroll County Times, based in Westchester, Maryland, discussed some potential risks and consequences that can occur at “off-leash” dog parks. The majority of dog parks have signage that clearly…
New Bill Would Require Trucking Companies To Carry Meaningful Insurance
The field of truck accidents could be getting some much-needed help from a proposed bill that is currently heading through the U.S. House of Representatives. If passed, the bill would increase the minimum insurance…
Potential Liability Of Dog Care Service App Questioned After Mauling
Elaine Conoly was planning a vacation and used the now increasingly popular Rover app to have someone care for her dog. During her vacation, she received a horrific text message from the dog sitter. The message stated…
How To Combat Aggressive Debt Collectors
As holiday shopping comes to an end, many may be receiving a not so jolly gift in the mail… your credit card statement. The Washington Post has reported that more and more Americans turn to their credit cards to pay for…
When You Go In For A C-Section And Wake Up With No Legs
Ella Clarke of Torquay, Devon in England was no stranger to c-sections . The now mother of eight had given birth to six of her children using the procedure. The 31-year old found out she was expecting child number eight…
Wrongful Death Suit Brought Against Boy Scouts Of America Following Death Of A 15-Year-Old
Reid Comita was in the final stages of earning Eagle Scout status within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) when he died unexpectedly on a backpacking trip amid 99-degree weather. The 15-year-old apparently collapsed and…
Res Ipsa Loquitur In Medical Malpractice Cases
Sometimes injuries are caused by negligence that was so obvious that not even a lawyer can argue against it. In the law, there is a term for this: Res ipsa loquitur. The phrase is Latin for “the thing speaks for…
The 2018 Pennsylvania Traffic Safety Conference In April Addresses Several Safety Concerns
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) most recently compiled annual data is for 2016. Statewide, there were roughly 129,395 reported crashes, 1,188 fatalities, and 82,971 injuries. In efforts to curb…
Injuries & Fatalities Involving Bicycle Riders Are On The Rise In Maryland
Maryland is experiencing a rise in the number of crashes involving bicycles. From 2011 to 2015, the state averaged approximately 780 such accidents per year. In the last five years, the increase is about 20%, with 80%…
Unnecessary Medical Tests Harm Patients
Patients usually assume that the more diagnostic tests performed by their doctor the better, thinking more testing means greater understanding. In reality, unnecessary medical tests cost the country billions of dollars…
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