Everyday products should make life easier but sometimes they fail and cause serious injuries. From household appliances to children's toys, defective consumer products can create lasting harm. Knowing your rights in Pennsylvania helps you protect yourself and your...
Doctors make mistakes at work. Even the most fastidious medical professional might have to work while feeling ill or may make less effective decisions at the end of a particularly long shift. Medical mistakes are somewhat common, and sometimes they actually constitute...
Romantic relationships often develop in unexpected places, but they raise sensitive questions when they occur in nursing homes. Families trust caregivers to provide professional support while helping to ensure the dignity and safety of their loved ones. The situation...
A heart attack misdiagnosis can be a fatal mistake by a doctor. For instance, a doctor may believe that the patient is just having an anxiety attack. Rather than treating them for the heart attack, the doctor sends them home and tells them to try to relax, drink water...
Estate planning is an important task for families in the Philadelphia area, but many people put it off. Taking the right steps now will help protect loved ones and ensure a smooth process after a person’s passing. Whether drafting a will or assigning a power of...
When you’ve been injured due to negligence in a car accident or other incident, it’s tempting to either act immediately or wait until life settles down. But the timing of a personal injury claim can make or break your case. File too late, and you risk losing your...
As a cyclist, you are likely aware of the risks of sharing the road with cars. Still, even with precautions, accidents can happen. If you are hit by a driver who's under the influence, knowing what to expect can help you cope with the aftermath of such a traumatic...
Wills are important and powerful legal documents. They control the distribution of an individual's property. They also appoint people to positions of authority after the testator dies. A large percentage of adults do not have a will, so simply drafting a testamentary...
Bedsores or pressure ulcers are relatively common among older adults. People with limited mobility may remain in the same position for much of the day. The constant pressure on certain body parts can lead to the development of bedsores or decubitus ulcers. Some...
Summer is a time for warm weather, road trips, vacations and a break from school for high school and college students. Many people see it as a relatively happy and carefree part of the year. Unfortunately, though, there is a dark side. The summer also leads to a...