Do You Have A Malpractice Claim For A Missed Ruptured Appendix?

Appendicitis, a condition in which the appendix becomes swollen, painful, or inflamed, is considered a medical emergency that affects 1 in 20 people in the United States every year. Appendicitis is often acutely painful, and if not treated promptly it can lead to sepsis, septic shock and even death.  A perforated appendix does not need … Read more

Do You Have A Slip and Fall Case For A Fractured Ankle From Snow and Ice?

Over 800,000 patients a year are hospitalized because of a fall injury.  The chance and risk of having a slip and fall injury goes up during the winter months due to slippery and hazardous conditions created by snow and ice.  This is especially so when people are walking more quickly than normal – such as … Read more

Leg Length Discrepancy After Hip Surgery – How Do You Know It’s Worth A Malpractice Case?

Hip replacements have tripled in number in the U.S. from just 20 years ago. With 450,000 hip replacement surgeries carried out in 2020, the number of people affected by medical malpractice is higher than ever.  Most of the Americans who undergo hip replacement surgery do so in hopes that the procedure will restore their lost … Read more

Top 8 Most Common Reasons for Car Accidents in Philadelphia

Across the United States, traffic accidents account for a large number of injuries and fatalities every year, with over 36,000 fatalities reported in 2019. The state of Pennsylvania ranks 6th in the nation for fatalities due to traffic accidents.  Philadelphia County sees a large percentage of these accidents, with over 11,120 traffic accidents in 2019, … Read more

7 Common Back Injuries Caused by a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall injuries are a top workplace danger and a scourge of older adults. These falling injuries are responsible for 3 million emergency room visits per year. As a category, falls are the leading reason people visit hospital emergency rooms. 22 percent of slip and fall incidents are responsible for those injured missing more than one month from … Read more

Can You Develop Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from Car or Truck Accidents?

Even if people have never been involved in a major accident or suffered from carpal tunnel, they tend to have images of the most stereotypical variety. People in bad accidents wear casts, carpal tunnel sufferers wear braces. And it is quite dissonant to see someone whose real injury doesn’t match your expectations.  Surprising as it … Read more