Every year, too many people die in car accidents. The loss of a family member is devastating both emotionally and financially if the family member was either the sole income earner or one-half of a two income earning family. In Pennsylvania, a wrongful death claim arises if it is the result of negligence, reckless behavior, … Read more
Everyone has had a sore throat (also known as pharyngitis) at one point in their life. Often your sore throat will be caused by a viral infection – such as through a cold or the flu. In these circumstances, the sore throat will resolve on its own. However in some cases your sore throat is … Read more
Blood thinners, also known as anti-coagulants, serve the important function of preventing your blood from clotting, or prevent existing clots from getting bigger. Blood thinners do not make your blood thinner or break up existing clots. Instead they keep your blood from getting thicker and forming new clots, or slow down the growth of existing … Read more
Unfortunately, injuries are a part of life and also occur in nursing homes where we place loved ones to be safe if they can no longer live or care for themselves. However they also serve as rehabilitation centers for everyday people recovering from major surgery. One of these unfortunate injuries that can occur is falling … Read more
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a progressive nerve condition that causes debilitating pain. CRPS is a rare syndrome that usually affects one or more of the extremities but it can spread to other areas of the body as well. There are two types of CRPS: Type 1, formerly known as RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Distrophy) … Read more
Deciding to bring a claim against a nursing home because a family member passed away at one for unclear reasons can be a daunting matter. You may be concerned about the stigma the fact finder or jury may view your claim given the stereotype that nursing homes are for elderly and sick people who do … Read more
Whether it is a triage nurse in the emergency room, a nurse practitioner at your family practice, a physician’s assistant, or a medical doctor, it is critical for whomever is providing you with medical care to get an accurate idea of what ailments you may have and what tests to run confirm what is going … Read more
Business and private property owners in Pennsylvania are legally bound to ensure that their properties are safe for visitors. Generally, when injured on another property due to the owner’s negligence, the owner can be liable for a person’s injuries depending on whether the injured person is an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. These three classes of … Read more
If you or a loved one was subject to nursing home neglect during a stay at a nursing home, it may be confusing how it happened and who was at fault. The nursing staff at the nursing home have different training, roles, and responsibilities so not all may be equally culpable. Below are summaries of … Read more
Cardiologists are doctors who have specialized training and skill in finding, treating and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Because they treat such a vital part of a healthy functioning body if they do commit negligence or malpractice while treating you or a loved one it can mean dire consequences for your entire … Read more