When we send a loved one to live in a nursing home or long-term care facility, we expect them to receive top-notch treatment; however, that’s not always the case. In fact, a disturbing new report shows that as many as one-third of all elderly citizens living in these types of facilities are the victims of …
When an employee is injured in our state, they may be eligible for Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefits; however, the costs associated with these benefits can be high. In fact, Pennsylvania has some of the highest workers’ compensation expenses in the nation. This has prompted legislators to find ways to reduce costs and one of the …
Making ends meet on Social Security Disability benefits can be difficult since most recipients only receive a portion of the earnings they were making while working. That’s why it will come as a relief to many Social Security Disability recipients that they will see a slight increase in payments next year. The Social Security Administration …
Members of the armed services who engaged in prolonged combat or experienced some other type of traumatizing event while serving in the military may be at risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). PTSD, also commonly referred to as battle fatigue or “shell shock”, has been a recognized as a condition suffered by soldiers for …
Cold Water Makes Boat Accidents More Risky Temperatures are beginning to drop in Pennsylvania, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to bring the boat in yet. In fact, thousands of Pennsylvania residents continue to take their boats out through the fall and winter, especially hunters and fisherman. The dangers associated with cold water combined with …
Property owners have a responsibility to ensure the safety of visitors. That’s why the case of a Pennsylvania deck collapse in Penn Forrest Township has gained so much attention. The Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Accident that left almost one dozen people injured occurred on the evening of July 8 at a Carbon County rental property. …
Sometimes being in the wrong place at the wrong time is all it takes to be involved in an accident. This was the case for 5 people who each suffered catastrophic injuries as the result of a Philadelphia food truck explosion. The blast occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1, on 3rd Street …
October 24, 2013 Data from the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger shows that as much as 25 percent of Philadelphia’s population is at risk of hunger. Even more disturbing is the fact that a majority of the individuals who are at-risk for hunger are children. The Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers with Lundy Law point out …
September 19, 2013 When a doctor, hospital, or member of their medical staff makes a mistake, the victim may be entitled to damages through civil litigation; however, the Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Lawyers with Lundy Law explain that presenting a case that results in an award of damages can be an extremely complex process. An article …
August 22, 2013 Recent studies have shown that drivers of other vehicles that fail to yield to a bike cause a large number of motorcycle accidents. The Philadelphia Motorcycle Accident Lawyers with Lundy Law point out this was the cause of a recent crash that claimed the life of a 46-year-old man. Reports indicate the …
