As Americans, we often have a choice between using brand name or generic medications. While the latter can be a great way to save money on your prescriptions, it may also put you at risk of suffering a drug injury. The manufacturing of brand name drugs is heavily regulated. Both active and inactive ingredients in …
When a loved one is no longer able to care for themselves, a home health care provider or a long-term care facility may be a solution. It’s important to remember that nursing home abuse is a very real risk. In fact, the National Center on Elder Abuse reports as many as one-third of all nursing home patients …
One of the most common types of workplace accidents involves employees coming into contact with objects or equipment on job sites. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates such accidents are responsible for roughly 15 percent of all workplace fatalities that occur annually. Just last week, a tree trimmer suffered a Catastrophic Injury after …
December 12, 2013 The holidays are in full swing, and that means families and friends are gathering together to celebrate. For the most part, this can be a joyous occasion, but sometimes all the excitement can be too much for a family dog, resulting in a biting incident. The Pennsylvania Dog Bite Lawyers with Lundy …
November 21, 2013 When an individual is killed as the result of another person’s error or negligence, the family of the victim may have a right to hold the parties responsible for their loss liable for damages. The Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Attorneys with Lundy Law explain the widow of a truck driver who was killed …
August 15, 2013 Nursing home abuse and neglect is a major problem across the United States, but especially in Pennsylvania. Data from the National Center for Elder Abuse shows at least one in 10 elderly citizens will be the victim of some kind of abuse or neglect each year. However, experts believe the number could …
August 1, 2013 The mining industry is considered the most dangerous line of work an American can be in today. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the industry had the highest number of workplace fatalities when compared to all other lines of work in 2011, accounting for 721 deaths. A total of …
January 17, 2013 A new study from the Premier Perinatal Safety Initiative (PPSI) found that birth injuries occurring in children and mothers were significantly reduced when medical staff follows certain protocols in the perinatal setting. According to American Medical News, the report examined data collected over a two-year time period at 14 different hospitals in 12 …
December 27, 2012 Last week, a personal injury lawsuit filed on behalf of an Allentown, Penn., teenager against the city and one of its police officers was allowed to move forward. According to an article from The Pennsylvania Record, the lawsuit stems from a Sept. 29, 2011, incident at Dieruff High School, in which the …
December 13, 2012 The family of a 20-year-old Pennsylvania college student has reached a settlement with both the University of Pennsylvania and a local Philadelphia business after filing a wrongful death lawsuit. According to Action 6 News, the family will receive around $4 million. The lawsuit claimed that on January 1, 2011, the young man …
