Category: Personal Injury
PA ‘Kids for Cash’ Scandal
In an unprecedented legal proceeding that has captured the attention of the nation, the Luzerne County “Kids for Cash” scandal reached a pivotal moment on August 16, 2022, when Judge Christopher C. Conner issued a landmark opinion, addressing the grievous...
Camp Lejeune Class Action Lawsuit: Understanding Your Options
Class action lawsuits are a type of legal action where a large group of people collectively sue another party. This can be beneficial for individuals who might not otherwise have the resources to bring a lawsuit on their own. In...
Transvaginal Mesh Complications and Side Effects
Transvaginal mesh is a mesh material that is used to provide support and reinforcement to weakened or damaged tissue in the pelvic region. It is used to treat a variety of conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence....
Transvaginal Mesh Updates: A Timeline of Issues From Surgical Mesh
Transvaginal mesh has been a source of controversy and fear for women who have or plan to use surgical mesh. Over the past decade, the FDA has warned of serious complications associated with the product, and numerous lawsuits have been...
Guide to Power Line Safety
Power lines are a vital component of our electrical infrastructure, but they can also be dangerous. Understanding how to stay safe around power lines is important for both personal safety and protecting property. This guide provides information on power line...
Can an iPhone Update Prevent Distracted Driving Accidents?
This this past August, representatives from Apple appeared in court to argue that the company was not responsible for injuries a plaiantiff sustained due to a distracted driving accident caused by another driver who was texting on an iPhone when the...
Main Causes of Teen Distracted Driving Accidents
Although, the “100 Deadliest Days” for drivers- the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day- is over, the distracted driving problem is not. With a new school year starting, more teens will on the road, whether it’s commuting back and...
Does Legalized Marijuana Increase the Risk of Car Accidents?
Colorado and Washington became the first states to legalize the recreational use and sale marijuana (cannabis) during November 2012. Oregon followed in 2015. In addition, 29 states – including Washington, D.C.— legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes. About half of the...
Winterize Your Car and Your Behavior To Prevent Weather-Related Car Accidents
According to Weather.com, weather-related car accidents kill about 5,900 Americans each year. That’s more than the number of fatalities from natural weather-disasters. The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) reported that rain and wet pavements are the main culprit of...
Don’t Let Slip and Fall Accidents Ruin Your Holiday Party
Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve: These are just some of the occasions to throw a party this time of year. Party guests have a reasonable expectation of not getting injured, FindLaw suggests. This means that the party host has...