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PA Supreme Court Now Permits Emotional Distress Claims In Medical Malpractice Claims

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Wed, 02/15/2012

If you are a parent or family member having emotional difficulty coping with the results of your child or loved one’s condition that was the result of medical malpractice, then you no longer need to suffer in silence.

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania recently expanded the type of lawsuits available to those who suffer emotional distress as a result of medical malpractice against their family members.

Complications Caused by Shoulder Dystocia

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Tue, 01/31/2012

Shoulder dystocia is a type of birth injury that happens when an infant’s shoulders become stuck in the mother’s birth canal during delivery. If there is too long of a delay between the emergence of the infant’s head and the emergence of its shoulders, your newborn’s health can be seriously compromised. Studies have shown that approximately 20% of infants who are delivered via shoulder dystocia suffer a temporary or permanent injury.

Can a Pre-Existing Condition Affect My Car Accident Claim?

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Mon, 01/30/2012

If you have suffered a serious personal injury in a car accident, the other driver’s insurance company – along with their lawyers – will do everything possible to minimize the compensation they pay out to you. One of the ways insurance companies attempt to do this is by examining your medical records for pre-existing conditions that could explain away your recent car accident injuries.

Your Rights as a Motorcyclist

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Fri, 01/27/2012

A motorcycle accident can change your life forever. Years of chronic pain, financial hardship, physical therapy, and stress can cripple an entire family. When the split-second negligence of another driver causes a motorcyclist to suffer a serious injury, our legal system is designed to protect the victim and hold the reckless party accountable.

As a motorcyclist, you are entitled to certain basic rights after an accident, including:

Oregon GOP pushes limits on medical malpractice liability

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Fri, 01/27/2012

Oregon GOP pushes limits on medical malpractice liability

Lawsuit Filed in Erie Group Home Fire Deaths

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Fri, 01/27/2012

Wapner Newman Files Suit in Erie Group Home Fire Deaths

Group Home Owner and Caretaker Negligent in Deadly Fire Alleges Suit

Philadelphia Launches Free Emergency ID Program

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Wed, 01/11/2012

 

If you’ve been watching TV lately, you may have seen commercials of Pennsylvania Mayor Michael Nutter promoting the ICEdot program to Philadelphia residents. This free emergency identification service launched on Monday, offering a potentially life-saving service to Philadelphians.

The Dangers of Transvaginal Mesh

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Tue, 12/20/2011

As reports of complications associated with transvaginal mesh continue to increase, the Philadelphia product liability attorneys at Wapner, Newman, Wigrizer, Brecher & Miller are actively investigating claims from women who may have been injured by the medical devices following surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence (SUI) or pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Thu, 12/08/2011

Over the past several weeks, our nation has been transfixed on the grotesque allegations involved with the Penn State sex abuse scandal.

Philadelphia Police Brutality Claims

Philadelphia and Allentown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey

Posted Date: 
Mon, 11/28/2011

When a police officer pulls you over or questions you, they are required by law to treat you fairly and respect your rights. If you are calmly cooperating with the officer and they use violent force to detain you, you can hold them accountable for any injuries you sustain in a police brutality claim.

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