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- Lawsuit follows Philadelphia man’s ladder death
Dec 4, 2013
When a Pennsylvania couple marries, they normally do not imagine how life will proceed should one partner pass away. Sadly, those we love can pass away unexpectedly in an unforeseen accident during the normal scope of life, including while one partner is at work. While it is never truly possible to prepare for such an incident, post-accident measures like a wrongful death lawsuit can help a grieving spouse recover losses. A Philadelphia woman decided to...Read More - “Granny cams” on the rise in nursing homes
Nov 26, 2013
Having an older and perhaps incapacitated family member who requires long-term care is not an easy situation. There are emotional, financial and medical questions that Pennsylvania relatives who act as caregivers must consider. And, these questions are only made more complicated when nursing homes are involved, especially where there is suspicion of nursing home neglect of the older, ailing individual in need of care. To examine suspicion and allegations of nursing home abuse and neglect,...Read More - $12 million settlement in Pennsylvania wrongful death case
Nov 22, 2013
Wrongful death lawsuits can be powerful tools in remedying the loss of a loved one. They remind potential defendants just how precious life is and that the law supports significant awards when an individual is tragically killed due to another’s negligence. One of the largest wrongful death settlements in Pennsylvania history was reached recently, and it underscores to the community the significant power of this legal tool. The particular case stems from a drunk driving...Read More - Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuit ends with huge settlement
Nov 14, 2013
Death is inevitable. But when death comes at the hands of someone acting violently, negligently or irresponsibly, the loss of a loved one becomes even harder to handle. In addition to the emotional pain and suffering that comes with losing a family member, there are financial costs. Funeral costs, loss of income and other bills can quickly add up and create serious financial hardship. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit may be one way to not...Read More - Pennsylvania is site of consolidated Zoloft cases
Nov 7, 2013
Individuals have the opportunity to file all types of product liability lawsuits. One particular kind of product liability cases arises from alleged harmful pharmaceutical drugs. These cases involve patients who claim to have suffered damages as a result of a particular drug. Often, when one case is initiated, similar cases follow. When related cases begin to pop up, they are usually consolidated for the purposes of litigation to make the cases more manageable for both...Read More - Doctor apology bill signed into law
Oct 31, 2013
By no means is anyone perfect. However, there are certain professionals that are held to a higher standard in light of the significant amount of training they received and how much society relies upon their knowledge and skills. One professional position that is clearly revered as such is that of a doctor. And in light of these high standards of deference to doctors, medical negligence cases can be quite complicated. A recent development in Pennsylvania...Read More - Court in Pennsylvania ends product liability case
Oct 24, 2013
Injuries and damages are important aspects of product liability cases. These facts are often the facts that receive the most attention in the media. In addition to these elements, however, there are other facts that an individual must highlight to be successful with a product liability case. A recent case proceeding in federal court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania demonstrates just how important these other elements can be. In fact, they can dictate the...Read More - Family considers lawsuit in Pennsylvania wrongful death
Oct 17, 2013
The financial struggles of the United States are pervading all aspects of life, including those that may not be obviously affected until something tragic happens. For instance, an incident involving a 12-year-old girl highlighted the devastating effects that cuts to school budgets may be having on the Pennsylvania community. One Pennsylvania father believes his daughter may still be alive, if it was not for budget cuts to the Philadelphia School District. His loss stems from...Read More - Tylenol product liability case filed in Pennsylvania court
Oct 10, 2013
Product liability law is aimed at helping keep dangerous or defective products off the market. One Georgia man recently decided to file a product liability law suit in a Pennsylvania court, claiming that the public has not been properly warned about the dangers of one popular over-the-counter medication. The man alleges that he suffered liver failure after taking combinations of appropriate doses of Tylenol and a generic form of Vicodin at the direction of his...Read More - $10 million Penn medical malpractice appeal denied
Oct 4, 2013
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently declined a defendant’s appeal of the highest medical malpractice verdict in Philadelphia history. The case illustrates the serious ramifications of a medical negligence lawsuit. The case began in 2008. A former patient at the Neurological Institute at Pennsylvania Hospital filed the suit after his doctor apparently misdiagnosed him. The doctor claimed that the patient had Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis — Lou Gehrig’s disease — a condition about which little is known...Read More