Babies and mothers commonly suffer injuries during childbirth. Many injuries occur because of the physical challenges of labor, but some are preventable and caused by a medical provider’s mistakes or carelessness. If you or your newborn sustained injuries immediately before, during, or after childbirth, negligence on the part of a doctor, nurse, or another healthcare…
Surgical errors are avoidable mistakes that doctors make before, during, or after the surgery. These errors can result in significant injuries and even death. If you or your loved one suffered from a surgical error, you might be able to seek compensation. When a surgeon commits an error, it does not automatically mean they are…
Medical malpractice, also sometimes called medical negligence, occurs when a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare workers unreasonably fails to provide a minimum standard of care to a patient, resulting in harm. Victims of medical malpractice generally have the right to demand money damages from the providers who harmed them. But those rights are not always…
After any injury, it is normal to feel a wide range of emotions anger, confusion, and discontent. But when your injury is at the someone you entrusted to provide you care, it is hard to know what to feel. When we go to the doctor, the one thing we expect from them is to treat…
Since the 1970s, vehicle airbags have improved passenger safety. When a crash occurs, they prevent or minimize injuries, but what happens when they fail? What do you do if your airbag did not deploy in an accident? If airbags caused or contributed to your injuries, you should never deal with a manufacturer or insurer on your…
You should not have to analyze a product’s potential for causing injury before you buy or use it. That is the manufacturer’s responsibility. A manufacturer must consider its product’s risks before placing it on the market. When consumers report product-related injuries, companies must take actions that ensure consumer safety. In our information-rich world, manufacturers, designers,…
With over 5,000 branches across the United States, including over 130 stores in Pennsylvania, Walmart is a weekly destination for millions of consumers. Walmart locations are massive spaces that cover an average of 105,000 square feet and don’t always provide a safe environment. Accidental injuries can happen in seconds, often because of slip and fall…
Any income you receive throughout the year can affect your taxes. Do you have to claim that income on your taxes if you receive a large lump sum settlement or periodic payments from a personal injury claim payout? Additional tax burdens could substantially limit your funds as you might have to spend a large percentage…
A properly working airbag can help reduce the severity of injuries following a car crash. They can even save lives. Yet, when these airbags are not working properly, they fail to protect the individuals inside the car and can cause debilitating injuries and death. If a defective airbag has harmed you, you may have legal…
Premises liability law is the legal obligation all Pennsylvania property owners have to maintain their property according to safety standards. Premises liability law generally comes into play when a legal visitor to the property suffers a preventable injury due to the owner’s negligence. Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common scenarios for these cases….
