Across the United States, traffic accidents and related fatalities have been on the rise. As the sixth most populated city in the country, with more than 1.6 million residents, Philadelphia has not been immune to this worrisome trend. In fact, 2020 was the worst year in recent history for fatal car crashes in Philly, and … Read more
Settlement amounts reached in Pennsylvania car accident cases vary greatly. That is because many factors can determine an appropriate settlement. Since every accident is different, with its own unique set of circumstances, it can be difficult to pinpoint the average amount of Pennsylvania car accident settlements. This post will outline five of the largest Pennsylvania … Read more
If you were injured due to SEPTA’s negligence – whether it be in a bus accident, trolley accident, regional rail accident, or a trip and fall due to a property defect – beyond proving SEPTA was at fault you will also have to prove your injuries to have a claim against it. Specifically, that the … Read more
Any injury that results in bleeding occurring in the brain is a medical emergency. These time-sensitive and urgent crises must be resolved immediately, or serious and often catastrophic injuries can occur. Without prompt and proper treatment, bleeding in the brain can often be fatal. But of course, not every head injury results in a brain … Read more
As we enter another winter with hospitals around the country still overwhelmed with patients suffering from COVID-19, our elderly loved ones residing in nursing homes are still in danger from this deadly virus. While nursing homes are no longer the epicenter of the pandemic as they were in April of 2020, nursing homes are still … Read more
A D&C procedure, short for dilation and curettage, is typically performed by an OBGYN to remove tissue from inside the uterus. A D&C can be performed for a variety of reasons, usually to diagnose and treat various conditions of the uterus. D&C procedures are often performed alongside the use of a hysteroscope. This thin instrument … Read more
Appendicitis is an all too common condition, affecting 250,000 people every year. Appendicitis occurs in roughly 7% of people in the United States, with 1.1 cases per 1000 people reported annually. It’s fairly common knowledge that pain on the right side of your abdomen might mean trouble with the appendix, but there are many other … Read more
Winning a slip and fall personal injury case seems straightforward. If you are hurt through the negligence of another, you should receive just compensation, right? This should be easy to answer. But it’s often far different in practice. Any personal injury case rests on the victim’s ability to prove a defendant’s negligence. Due to the … Read more
If you’ve been involved in a single-car accident in Philadelphia, you may be wondering if there is any legal recourse to help you pay for your medical bills, or make up for lost wages if you had to take time off of work. Below, the attorney’s at Thistle Law have compiled a quick tutorial on … Read more
After an accident, you may have external bleeding or injuries that are relatively easy to see and diagnose. But internal bleeding can also be occurring, and can be a much more insidious and dangerous type of injury. Any kind of internal bleeding can quickly become dangerous for the patient, so it’s important to receive prompt … Read more