When you send you child to school every morning, you should be able to trust that he or she is healthy and safe. School personnel have a duty to provide a reasonably safe environment for your child and to provide adequate supervision at all times. Unfortunately, when there are few adults attempting to constantly supervise…
Suffering injuries, illnesses, or the tragic loss of a loved one is never easy. Learning your condition or loss was preventable, and a result of medical malpractice, compounds suffering and grief. Fortunately, the law provides a pathway for victims and families to seek compensation for damages after a medical facility or medical practitioner causes illness,…
Have you been injured in a car accident? If so, you’re probably experiencing a wide range of feelings—anger, shock, or grief. These are common feelings after an accident. So is pain. Pain is our body’s internal alarm system. It’s your body’s way of saying “don’t do that; something’s wrong!” Pain can alert you to injuries that…
Six Steps You Might Need to Prepare For [post_thumbnail] Immediately after a severe accident, you may have substantial financial needs. You need to pay your medical bills, manage transportation to all your medical appointments, and replace any items damaged in the accident. Many people also cannot work while recovering from severe injuries, which can make…
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reported 89,116 car accidents on our state’s roads last year—about 244 every day. Of these, 603 were fatal and 39,319 caused an injury. If you or a loved one have been in a car accident, it’s important to know who was at fault. A driver who hit another car could be…
Falls Down stairs can Result in Serious Injuries and Substantial Recovery for Victims According to the World Health Organization (WHO), falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide. In the United States, over 3 million people are treated for fall injuries in emergency rooms every year. Falling is so commonplace that many people…
When your spouse sustains fatal injuries, your life usually becomes unbearably complicated. Over time, you learn how to manage your grief. Before you feel the peace that time and distance provide, you must often confront pressing legal issues. As the spouse and closest relative, you must decide whether to make a wrongful death claim against the person…
Mental health conditions are more common than many people realize. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that nearly 47 million Americans experienced a mental illness in a recent year. Approximately 11 million individuals are living with a serious mental illness. As these numbers continue to grow, there is an unprecedented demand for psychiatrists. Currently, over 38,500…
A medical mistake turns your world upside down. The immediate aftermath of a birth injury, misdiagnosis, or another tragic event can overwhelm you. The harm you or a loved one suffered is not fair, and civil action against those liable is the surest way to obtain the compensation you need to recover as well as…
If you sought medical treatment only to suffer unnecessary harm, you may want to talk with a lawyer. A medical malpractice lawyer can review the details of your experience to determine if you qualify for possible compensation. Medical care is expensive enough —unnecessary treatments, procedures, and medical mistakes can cost you everything, including your life…
