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Is Pennsylvania a Comparative Negligence State?

Mar 1, 2019

Two main negligence concepts exist in personal injury law: contributory negligence and comparative negligence. Contributory negligence bars an injured person, or plaintiff, from any damage award if he or she contributed to the injuries at all. Comparative negligence laws, on the other hand, aim to compensate the plaintiff for at least partial damages, according to his or her percentage of fault. Most states abide by comparative negligence laws. Within the legal concept of comparative negligence are...

Medical Malpractice Information Center

Feb 19, 2019

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer. New research from John Hopkins study claims that more than 250,000 people die every year due to medical errors. Other reports suggest these numbers could be as high as 440,000. Medical malpractice laws are designed to protect a patients rights to compensation if they are injured as a result of medical negligence. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be extremely complex cases and tough...

What is C-Section Negligence?

Jan 17, 2019

A caesarian section, what doctors usually refer to as a C-section, is a major surgery; it comes all the complications of other types of surgeries. Unlike most other surgeries, however, this one usually involves the additional challenge of caring for a baby during recovery. In some cases, medical negligence and improper aftercare instructions can lead to C-section infections, which can require additional treatment and hospitalization for new mothers. A medical malpractice attorney can help you determine...

Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Jan 17, 2019

Sadly, nursing home abuse is a very common issue in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents may be hesitant or unable to report nursing home abuse or neglect. As a result, family members and loved ones should be aware of the warning signs or red flags that might signify a problem. If you suspect nursing home neglect, speak to a nursing home abuse attorney in Philadelphia as soon as possible. A general decline of health, related...

Dangers of Dockless Scooters in Philadelphia

Jan 5, 2019

Dockless, or electric, scooters from sharing companies such as Bird and Lime may soon become a mainstay on Philadelphia streets. While the companies advertise their scooters as safe and eco-friendly ways to commute around town, they have also become a dangerous nuisance. Reports from other states of abandoned units on sidewalks and users illegally operating the scooters have many citizens worried about what will happen when dockless scooters arrive on the scene in 2019. Unfortunately, like...

2017 Pennsylvania Car Crash Statistics

Aug 15, 2018

The most recent data available for accidents in Pennsylvania are from 2017. The statistics released by The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation highlight the risk of accidents and the most common contributing factors: In 2017, individuals reported around 15 crashes per hour. Every day, at least three people died. In 2017, the economic loss due to traffic crashes was $1,414 to every man, woman and child in Pennslyvania. 128, 188 crashes were reported and 1,137 died in accidents during the...

FDA WARNS AGAINST VAGINAL REJUVENATION PROCEDURES

Aug 9, 2018

On July 30, 2018, the FDA issued a warning against the use of energy-based (most commonly radiofrequency or laser) devices utilized to perform vaginal rejuvenation procedures. These devices have been approved by the FDA for gynecological purposes such as the destruction of abnormal or pre-cancerous cervical or vaginal tissue and genital warts. However, several manufacturers of these devices have been aggressively marketing them to women for uses which are not approved by the FDA nor...

[Study] Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Healthcare Professionals in the U.S.

Jul 30, 2018

An Anapol Weiss analysis of National Practitioner Data Bank (NDPB) data has found nearly 100,000 disciplinary measures taken against U.S. healthcare professionals from 1999-2017. Substance abuse has long been a problem in our society – and the healthcare industry is no stranger to it. Doctors, nurses, and other professionals in the medical field have consistently seen high numbers of drug and alcohol abuse. A 2013 study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine stated that 69% of doctors...

Medical Errors and Patient Safety

Apr 23, 2018

Medical Errors Are the Third Leading Cause of Death in the United States Injury due to medical malpractice causes an estimated of 250,000 deaths every year. Only heart disease and cancer cause more according to a study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The Hopkins study concluded that patient safety is just not a priority at many health care facilities in America. Patient Injury Due to Medical Errors Are a Common Occurrence In many states the law...

Long Island Journey Bus Lines Crash into Low Overpass Injuring Huntington Students Continues a Dangerous Trend

Apr 10, 2018

The bus accident April 9th that injured many of the 38 Huntington student passengers on board is yet further confirmation of an alarming trend- collisions between commercial busses and low overpasses. On April 9th, a bus carrying dozens of students, struck a low-clearance overpass on Long Island’s Southern State Parkway. Initial reports indicate that the driver, who was unfamiliar with commercial vehicle restrictions on the parkway, was relying upon a GPS device which did not provide...