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Truck Accidents Due to a Lack of Proper Driving Training: Who’s Responsible?
According to a large truck crash causation study conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier’s Safety Administration, inexperience is the third most commonly cited contributing factor in truck accidents. Employers are required to verify that their employees have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) before turning them loose in a big rig, but truck driving schools… Read More »
How Long Can You Wait to File a Claim in the Case of Birth Injury?
The birth of a child should be a time of celebration, but sometimes it can turn into a tragedy due to an injury to the infant. If that occurs because of the negligence of a medical provider, you may be able to get financial compensation that helps pay for your child’s care. While birth… Read More »
Who is Entitled to File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
Although no amount of money can fill the void left by death, when a loved one dies prematurely due to the negligent actions or wrongdoing of someone else, a wrongful death lawsuit is often pursued by the person’s surviving family. Under Pennsylvania law, wrongful death actions can only be brought by a personal representative… Read More »
Premises Liability: Determining Who is Responsible for Your Injury
If you have been injured on someone else’s property in the state of Pennsylvania, there’s a good chance you have grounds for a premises liability claim. Property owners in Pennsylvania are required to maintain their properties in a way that people coming into or onto the properties are not injured. Failure to rectify dangerous… Read More »
The True Cost of a Catastrophic Spinal Cord Injury
In the United States, thousands suffer from catastrophic spinal injuries every year. Though car accidents are commonly the main cause of spinal cord injuries, they could also occur due to other issues like medical negligence, sporting accidents, acts of violence, falls, and even pregnancies gone wrong. Catastrophic injuries to your spinal cord can result… Read More »
What Are the Causes of Birth Asphyxia?
Model depicted is not actual client. Birth asphyxia occurs when a baby doesn’t receive enough oxygen before, during, or after birth. WHO also estimates the annual neonatal deaths caused by asphyxia at 4 million. This number represents 38% of deaths of children fewer than five years of age. What Causes Birth Asphyxia? Birth asphyxia… Read More »
What Are the Physical and Psychological Effects of Amputation?
According to the Amputee Coalition, approximately 185,000 amputations occur in the United States each year. Among the over 2 million people currently living with limb loss, a significant number faced amputations due to vascular diseases like diabetes and peripheral arterial disorders such as trauma and cancer. Injury from trauma to the musculature and nerves… Read More »
Can the Spinal Cord Repair Itself?
The Prognosis of a Spinal Cord Injury Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries are permanent and can have life-long devastating effects on both the victim and their families. While there are many treatments that can improve the condition, people who sustain spinal cord injuries often have to rely on special devices to complete daily tasks and… Read More »
Complete vs. Incomplete Spinal Cord Injuries
Understanding Spinal Cord Injuries According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), an estimated 17,000 new spinal cord injury cases occur in the U.S. every year. The number one cause of spinal cord injuries is motor vehicle accidents, followed by falls, acts of violence, and sports and recreational activities, respectively. No matter what… Read More »
Prescription Drug DUIs Are a Public Safety Threat, Attorney Villari Tells NBC New York
Since many people think driving under the influence (DUI) only concerns alcohol and illicit drugs, the high risk that certain prescription drugs pose in relation to driving is frequently overlooked. At The Villari Firm, we are fighting to improve public safety by raising awareness of this issue. Recently, we represented the family of an… Read More »