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Beauty Salon Burns
A Philadelphia woman has filed a case against her salon after suffering serious burns and hair loss from chemicals used by salon employees. Stephanie Hendrick was a customer at Xquisite Hair Design in April of 2014…
Ocean City Is Awarded Safety Grant After Completing Pedestrian Safety Project
Ocean City in Worcester County has approximately 10,000 year-round residents. However, during the warmer months, there are several million people who visit the city. During these tourist periods, the city has earned a…
Haunted House Scares That End In Injuries Could Lead To Lawsuits
It's the time of year when thrills, chills, and scares are all in good fun. But sometimes the frights go too far and cause injuries.
Philadelphia Carbon Monoxide Injuries In The Winter
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when individuals are exposed to carbon monoxide which builds up in the bloodstream. Carbon monoxide can build up in the body, leading to serious tissue damage, and even death. One of the…
Burn Injuries From Beverage Carts On Flights
Anyone who sits in an aisle seat on the airplane is likely to have encountered a run-in with the beverage cart. In most cases, it is a surprise when the cart brushes against a shoulder, foot, or arm, but they can also…
Medical Negligence Leads To Amputation
A South Carolina woman filed a medical malpractice claim against a variety of medical providers, alleging that a series of errors resulted in an infection that ultimately lead to amputation of both legs, her left elbow…
Pennsylvania Court Upholds Ruling In Wrongful Death Case Potentially Subject To Arbitration
A three-judge panel recently ruled in the wrongful death case of Smoyer v. Care One in the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Plaintiff Frank Moyer brought a civil action against the parties who managed the nursing home where…
Family Of Deceased Five Year Old Blames Apple's FaceTime For Fatal Car Crash
Parents of a five-year-old killed in an automobile accident two years ago in Texas are suing Apple for the company's failure to implement technology that would detect when a car was in motion and prevent the use of…
Autonomous Vehicles Still Spark Fear
Elaine Herzberg was struck and killed by a car, like thousands of pedestrians in the United States each year. The year she was struck, 2018, the Governors Highway Safety Association reported that about 6,227 pedestrians…
$55 Million Verdict In Baby Powder Case
Johnson & Johnson is one of the most trusted names in products for children, particularly newborns and toddlers. The large pharmaceutical company is responsible for popular bathing and care products marketed…
Daylight Savings Time May Result In More Fatal Car Accidents
If you've ever been involved in a car accident that killed someone—or if you've ever lost a loved one in a serious accident—during the second week of March, you're not alone. A recent study revealed that fatal car…
Indiana Supreme Court Lays Framework For Immigration Status Admissibility In Personal Injury Case
Talk of undocumented immigrants has dominated media outlets nationwide. American citizens have an abundance of conflicting opinions that have divided the nation on topics of immigration policy and possible reform. A new…
What Does A Leap Year Mean For My Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When it comes to calculating time, we prefer to have nice round numbers like 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour. Unfortunately, in the Earth's annual journey around the sun, the laws of time and space did not…
Can Information From Your Vehicle’s “Black Box” Be Used In A Personal Injury Case?
Are you aware that your car may have a “black box” that records information about your vehicle usage? Most recently manufactured vehicles are equipped with these devices, as they were mandated for new vehicles in 2014…
Preventable Death At Penn State Fraternity Leads To Criminal Investigation
Earlier this month, a Penn State sophomore was killed when he fell down a flight of basement stairs at his fraternity. A release of the search warrant associated with the event now shows that 12 hours elapsed between…
What To Do And Not Do After A Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident is a stressful and scary situation. Immediately after a car accident, you may be disoriented and confused about what to do next. After an accident, it's important to know the steps to…
Horse Bite Injury And Fatal Emergency Treatment
Most animal bite injuries involve dogs and occasionally cats. However, animals like horses can also cause serious bite injuries, which in one woman's case, turned fatal. Unfortunately, it wasn't just the animal bite…
Cowboy Doctors
Cowboy doctors', a term first popularized by surgeon and New Yorker writer Atul Gawande, are doctors who push boundaries and guidelines, provide daring and often unnecessary treatments, and act alone.
Horrific Conditions For Residents In Elder Abuse Case
Elders play an important role in our communities, to help raise children and provide family support. Most families would like to keep their elders in their own homes but medical issues may make it impossible for the…
Take Care Online: How Social Media Can Affect Your Case
Social media has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Many find social networking to be a great tool for getting in touch with old friends, storing photos, and conversing online. With many social…
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