It has been reported that medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania have been declining in recent years. The number of cases has declined by approximately ten percent in 2012 from the previous year. Our state has also seen a decline in the number of cases since 2002 just prior to Pennsylvania implementing a number of changes […]
A Pennsylvania woman faces charges of simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct after an alleged domestic violence dispute. The 49-year-old woman was charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly striking a 45-year-old man on the back of the head with a flashlight. Authorities were initially called to the apartment of the woman to investigate a domestic […]
Though a Pennsylvania worker was using the machine at work for personal use, the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board nevertheless affirmed the worker had a valid claim to receive injury benefits. It was ruled that what is called an inconsequential or innocent departure from workplace routine should not be used as an excuse to deprive that worker […]
A new bill is on its way to becoming law following a unanimous vote in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The legislation will provide the victims of violent crimes with an opportunity to address the state patrol board in the event their offender has the option for parole. The bill was introduced by State Rep. […]
An injury lawsuit has been filed in Pennsylvania court concerning reported injuries suffered by an out-of-state woman fitted with a pelvic mesh implant device manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. The case has been filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. The surgical implant, that took place in 2009, is blamed for the woman’s infection, […]
For a child, being injured or abused by a trusted authority figure can have a lasting emotional impact that is not easy to recover from. Because of this, it is important that in Pennsylvania we ensure that children are safe from predators at all times. Fortunately, our lawmakers seem to agree. Think about where your […]
A 4-story building in Philadelphia unexpectedly collapsed today while it was being the process of being demolished. The cause of the collapse of the building will likely remain under investigation for a number of months. Determinations will need to be made as to whether the collapse was due to defects in the structure of the […]
Imagine you are leaving your office for a lunch break one afternoon. You step outside and start walking down the street when all of a sudden someone you don’t know starts yelling at you. You keep walking in the hopes of avoiding a confrontation, but soon the person is running after you. They push you […]
A Philadelphia multi-car crash appeared to be the result of one distracted driver. The woman was apparently watching police officers assist a disabled motorist and was not paying attention to the traffic directly ahead of her. By the time she noticed what was occurring, she was traveling too fast for her car to stop in […]
Child sexual abuse is one of the worst crimes a person can commit, and for parents in Philadelphia and elsewhere, the thought of their child being victimized in such a way is unbearable. Unfortunately, sometimes authority figures for children — like teachers, priests or coaches — abuse their power by taking advantage of the children […]
