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Treatment Options for a Birth Injury
Birth injuries can vary greatly in their severity. Some may resolve on their own in days to weeks while others require life-long treatment. Learn about different treatment options for birth injuries below. How to Treat a Birth Injury Birth injuries may be physical, neurological, or some combination of the two. As such, the recommended… Read More »
The Mail in Ballot Moment We All Have Been Waiting For
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania had a problem with its voting machine as the antiquated system and the equipment used for eligible citizens to cast their votes during local, statewide and national elections were becoming obsolete. Two years later, and weeks away from the upcoming June 2 primary election, Pennsylvania citizens have two options, either… Read More »
Birth Injuries to the Mother
Contrary to popular belief, birth injuries do not only affect infants. Many mothers experience preventable injuries during the labor and delivery process, often at the hands of healthcare providers who should know better. Below, our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys discuss common birth injuries that mothers experience. Physical Injuries to the Mother Women may experience… Read More »
Cerebral Palsy is Often Caused by a Birth Injury
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affects muscle control and coordination. CP is often the result of oxygen deprivation during the labor and delivery process. Below, our Philadelphia personal injury attorneys discuss the correlation between medical malpractice and CP. How Medical Malpractice Causes Cerebral Palsy It is a doctor’s responsibility to… Read More »
How Has My Pennsy or NJ Claim Been Affected by COVID-19?
The State of Current Court Closures and Trial Suspensions Since March 16th, state and federal courts in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have been implementing measures designed to protect against the spread of the novel coronavirus. Both states originally planned to close courts for just 2 weeks, but as cases of COVID-19 have increased exponentially,… Read More »
How to File a Catastrophic Injury Lawsuit [INFOGRAPHIC]
A catastrophic injury can change your life in an instant. Depending on the severity of the injury, you may be unable to return to work or care for yourself. Because of this, it’s in your best interest to consider file a catastrophic injury lawsuit against the individual responsible for your accident and subsequent injury…. Read More »
First, Second, and Third-Degree Burns
When burn injuries are severe, they may be considered catastrophic injuries. Burn injuries can leave a victim with physical and emotional trauma, as well as severe disfigurement. Burn injuries fall into three categories: first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree. Learn the difference between these three categories and what to do if you have suffered a burn… Read More »
What is a Catastrophic Injury?
Model depicted is not actual client. Catastrophic injuries have the potential to change the course of a victim’s entire life. Not only do victims often experience physical, psychological, and emotional trauma after a catastrophic injury, but they may face expensive medical treatment as well. These factors can derail a victim’s personal and professional life…. Read More »
South Philly Explosion Rocks Area; Leaves Parties Injured and Missing
Just before noon on Thursday, South Philadelphia felt a large blast from the 1400 block of South 8th Street. By 2:45, fire officials had the blaze under control, but the damage was done. As of this posting, crews in the area said that there was a large amount of uncertainty regarding the number of… Read More »
Did Your Doctor Prescribe the Wrong Medicine?
When we seek medical attention, we expect our medical practitioners to provide us with an acceptable standard of care. When this does not happen, it may be considered medical malpractice. One dangerous form of medical malpractice is medication errors. Learn what to do if you believe your doctor prescribed you the incorrect medicine. The… Read More »