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Common Motorcycle Accidents
February 6, 2023
Posted on February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

7 Most Common Type of Motorcycle Accident

Due to how they are designed, motorcycles are inherently less safe to operate than cars. As a result, in automobile accidents, motorcycles bear the brunt of the damage, and motorcyclists...
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December 4, 2022
Posted on December 4, 2022February 1, 2023

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Helmet Law

According to Pennsylvania motorcycle helmet laws, riders who are under 21 must wear protective headgear. However, riders who are over 21 years of age must satisfy two conditions: they must...
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How Long Does A Car Accident Settlement Take?
December 2, 2022
Posted on December 2, 2022February 6, 2023

How long does a car accident settlement take?

You have a legal right to sue the person who is liable for your injuries, but the process can be long and drawn out.
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What Happens When Someone Is Killed In A Car Accident?
December 1, 2022
Posted on December 1, 2022February 1, 2023

What happens when someone is killed in a car accident?

There are specific protocols that must be adhered to following the unfortunate passing of someone in a car accident. Additionally, there are requirements for emergency medical services, which may include...
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Subrogation Insurance Claims
November 11, 2022
Posted on November 11, 2022February 6, 2023

Auto Insurance Subrogation

How Does Subrogation Works in Automobile Accident Claims After facing an auto accident, you may sustain injuries and may experience financial burdens owing to hefty medical expenses. Subrogation of a...
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Policy Limits Settlement
November 10, 2022
Posted on November 10, 2022February 1, 2023

What is a Policy Limits Settlement?

A policy limits settlement (also known as a settlement at the policy limits) represents the settlement of a case at the maximum bodily injury limit available under...
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Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws
November 7, 2022
Posted on November 7, 2022January 20, 2023

Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws

Pennsylvania has been transforming its laws for the safety of children. Governor Tom Wolf’s Legislation in 2016 mandated rear-facing car seats for kids under 2. Pennsylvania car seat laws categorize...
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How to win a personal injury claim
March 14, 2022
Posted on March 14, 2022July 8, 2022

How to win a personal injury claim?

After suffering a personal injury, you must act prudently while you settle your claim if you wish to have the best chance of gaining full compensation. You must proceed carefully...
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Eye Surgery Malpractice Cases
March 4, 2022
Posted on March 4, 2022June 30, 2022

Eye Surgery Malpractice Cases

What Are The Consequences Of Medical Malpractice In Eye Surgery? When you go to a healthcare professional for eye surgery you think that your eyes will have perfect vision when...
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Car Accident Court Cases
March 2, 2022
Posted on March 2, 2022June 30, 2022

Do All Car Accident Cases Go to Trial in Court?

Auto accidents are very common, and put many people’s lives at risk. Many individuals face car crashes due to other people’s fault and bear hefty losses. Serious injuries, vehicle damage,...
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Compensation for a Car Accident
February 24, 2022
Posted on February 24, 2022July 8, 2022

Compensation for A Car Accident

How To Get Full and Fair Compensation For A Car Accident? Car accidents are common in the United States. After suffering a serious car crash, victims can sustain severe injuries....
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Neurologist Malpractice Lawyer
February 21, 2022
Posted on February 21, 2022July 8, 2022

Neurologist Malpractice Lawyer

A neurologist is a physician that is trained to investigate, diagnose, and treat neurological disorders. This is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous systems.
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Are Settlements Taxable?
February 19, 2022
Posted on February 19, 2022June 30, 2022

Are Lawsuit Settlements Taxable?

You must be wondering about the different factors governing lawsuit settlements. There might be several reasons for which you get a fair financial offer from a lawsuit.  There can be...
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Texting While Driving
February 16, 2022
Posted on February 16, 2022September 14, 2022

Texting While Driving Accidents

Texting while driving is quickly becoming one of the most prevalent causes of motor vehicle accidents. In 2009, it was reported that 5474 people were killed in...
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Disability for Anxiety
February 7, 2022
Posted on February 7, 2022July 11, 2022

Is Anxiety Considered A Disability by the Social Security Administration

Some anxiety disorders are considered as disabilities by the Social Security Administration for the purposes of granting benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance program. The anxiety disorders covered include...
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Contributory Negligence
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Contributory Negligence

Some cases of negligence make it simple to determine who is liable for an injury suffered as a result of negligence, but many cases are not so cut and dry....
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Vicarious Liability
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 8, 2022

Vicarious Liability

Determining who is to blame in a case of negligence is not always an easy task. When there is a superior party who is responsible for the actions of others,...
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Gross Negligence
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 8, 2022

Gross Negligence

Gross Negligence Law Victims of gross negligence may be left with injuries that alter their quality of life forever. Medical bills and the loss of wages that go along with...
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Comparative Negligence
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 8, 2022

Comparative Negligence

Comparative Negligence Law Victims of negligence may have been partially to blame for the situation that lead to their accident. When the victim is partially to blame, compensation is typically...
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Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022June 30, 2022

Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations

What Is The Statute of Limitation Pennsylvania law allows individuals to file a lawsuit within a specified time period known as the statute of limitations. There is no uniform statute...
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Where Is My FedEx Truck
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022June 30, 2022

FedEx Truck Accidents

Everybody is familiar with the FedEx trucks that crisscross our cities daily while the drivers deliver packages to businesses and residences. Did you know that FedEx has nearly 300,000 employees...
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Garbage Truck Accidents
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Garbage Truck Accidents

Garbage trucks are heavy vehicles that enter residential areas to collect waste products from household activities. These vehicles are ubiquitous, which may compound the incident rate. Because their routine presence...
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A School Car Crashed
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022June 30, 2022

A School Car Crashed

A Car in Northeast Philadelphia crashed into a school on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Police are still investigating the subject incident but did release that a man was transported to...
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Bacteria from Dog Bites
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Bacterial Infections from Dog Bites

Can Dog Bites Cause Infections? The myth that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a person’s is not entirely correct. Bacteria do exist and prosper in the mouths of dogs....
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Criminal Negligence Lawyer
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Criminal Negligence Lawyer

What is Criminal Negligence? Loved ones left behind after criminal negligence has occurred deal with the pain of loss and financial burden of final expenses. Anyone who has lost a...
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Pennsylvania-Drunk-Driving-Laws
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022December 7, 2022

Pennsylvania Drunk Driving Laws

When people choose to drink and drive, their poor decision may have a number of consequences. For instance, they may lose their driver’s license or spend time in jail. However,...
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Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022December 7, 2022

Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect

Millions of elderly people become the victims of physical or emotional abuse every year. Elder abuse is expected to become more prevalent as the population of the U.S. ages. One...
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Injury is Work Related
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Determining If an Injury is Work Related

Employees who find themselves dealing with an injury or illness related to a workplace accident often have difficulty proving that the incident occurred on the job. Because determining if an...
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Renter & Landlord Liability
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Renter & Landlord Liability

When a person is injured in their own home, they usually assume that liability is their own responsibility. What happens when a person is injured in a property that they...
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Proving Fault in a Slip
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Proving Fault in a Slip & Fall Accident

Over one million people are injured by a slip and fall accident every year. Injuries related to these accidents range from minor bruises to major injuries that will require a...
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PA Motorcycle Insurance Coverage
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022November 16, 2022

Pennsylvania Motorcycle Insurance

Do Motorcycle Owners Require PA Motorcycle Insurance Coverage? The State of Pennsylvania requires all motorcyclists to carry minimum liability coverage. The minimum requirements in Pennsylvania for $15,000 for bodily injury...
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Lane Splitting
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Lane Splitting

Like many motorcyclists, you may occasionally engage in lane splitting in order to move through traffic jams and other slowdowns more quickly. This may seem like a reasonable thing to...
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Nursing Malpractice
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 10, 2022

Nursing Malpractice

While most people think of errors made by doctors when medical malpractice is mentioned, nurses can also act negligently on the job in a way that causes harm to a...
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Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022November 16, 2022

Can A Misdiagnosis Hurt Your Car Accident Claim?

Emergency room doctors are trained to work at a fast pace, and they may not always determine the complete extent of car crash injuries while extending medical care. Thus, it’s...
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Medical Malpractice During Emergencies
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022June 30, 2022

Medical Malpractice During Emergencies

The nature of emergency medical care affords medical providers who work in this specialty greater protection against liability for mistakes. However, doctors who are proven to act negligently in a...
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Common Errors by Doctors and Hospitals
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022June 30, 2022

Common Errors by Doctors and Hospitals

Patients could be harmed by a mistake made by their medical provider while they are receiving ongoing treatment for a condition, seeking a diagnosis or undergoing surgery. While some mistakes...
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Damages In Medical Malpractice Cases
February 2, 2022
Posted on February 2, 2022July 12, 2022

Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases

Medical malpractice can leave a victim with mounting medical bills, lost wages while seeking treatment for injuries sustained due to malpractice and a permanent reduction to their quality of life....
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Elder Abuse Laws
February 1, 2022
Posted on February 1, 2022June 30, 2022

Elder Abuse Laws

Elder abuse is a serious offense that results in billions of dollars worth of medical bills and financial losses each year. Elderly people are often unwilling to report abuse when...
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Workers Compensation Benefits
February 1, 2022
Posted on February 1, 2022November 16, 2022

What are workers’ compensation benefits?

Workers’ compensation is the insurance that provides financial benefits and medical treatment to employees that sustain injuries at work. An injured employee relinquishes their right to sue their employer for...
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slip and fall accident
August 19, 2021
Posted on August 19, 2021July 12, 2022

Falling Down the Stairs on Someone Else’s Property

Accidents are usually not at the front of our minds while we are going about our lives and making memories with our loved ones. However, accidents can occur when we...
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Addressing Causes of Death in Road Crashes
June 10, 2021
Posted on June 10, 2021July 11, 2022

Addressing Causes of Death in Road Crashes

A car accident has the potential to be disastrous. It has been found that some car accidents have a higher death rate than others. According to the World Health Organization...
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5 Possible Complications When A Canine Bites You
June 10, 2021
Posted on June 10, 2021July 11, 2022

5 Possible Complications When A Canine Bites You

Dog attacks can cause several complications and can even lead to death. The pressure exerted by a dog’s teeth can harm the tissues under the skin, even if the teeth...
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When People Die Due to Another Negligence
June 10, 2021
Posted on June 10, 2021July 11, 2022

When People Die Due to Another’s Negligence

Wrongful death is a civil action brought by family members against someone who has caused the death of another due to a wrongful act. Wrongful acts include negligence, like careless...
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6 Ways a Motorcycle Accident Can Terribly Affect Your Life
April 13, 2021
Posted on April 13, 2021July 11, 2022

Motorcycle Accident Can Terribly Affect Your Life

The aftermath of any motor vehicle accident is indeed terrifying. Motorcycle accidents occur frequently and can result in more damage than truck or car accidents. In a world where people...
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How to Find Out if Someone Has Car Insurance
March 4, 2021
Posted on March 4, 2021July 11, 2022

How to Find Out if Someone Has Car Insurance in PA

If you have been involved in a collision or any other kind of motor vehicle accident, you can seek compensation for your injuries, property loss, and other damages.
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Facts About Road Rash
January 18, 2021
Posted on January 18, 2021July 11, 2022

Facts About Road Rash

A person’s life can be completely altered in the aftermath of an accident that causes road rash injuries, depending on their severity.
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What Does Litigation Mean in Law
January 15, 2021
Posted on January 15, 2021November 16, 2022

What is litigation and how is it used in court?

Most personal injury cases are settled out of court by the insurance companies, but there are times when you may have to file..
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5 Reasons for Patients to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
January 14, 2021
Posted on January 14, 2021July 11, 2022

5 Reasons for Patients to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

More than 20 million surgeries are performed in the United States every year.
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Sue Employer For Negligence
November 26, 2020
Posted on November 26, 2020July 11, 2022

Things to Know About Suing Your Employer for Negligence

Deciding to sue your employer is never easy, but there are times when it becomes necessary.If you have experienced a workplace injury...
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Legal Issues Related to COVID-19
May 15, 2020
Posted on May 15, 2020July 11, 2022

Legal Issues Related to COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the global population in many ways. During this time of uncertainty, it is imperative that you know your legal rights. Whether you are an...
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Improper Changing of Lanes
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Improper Changing of Lanes

The Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Law Enforcement/Police, and other officials set lane change restrictions to protect drivers. Despite these clearly...
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Dog Attacks by Chow Chows
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Dog Attacks by Chow Chows

Chow Chows are extremely territorial dogs who tend to aggressively protect their owner and family.  This means that any person who enters the house or approaches the dogs...
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The Biting Facts About Dog Bite Stats
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019June 30, 2022

The Biting Facts About Dog Bite Stats

Dogs are often considered “man’s best friend,” but what happens when these furry companions became ferocious foes? Every day, individuals fall victim...
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January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019June 30, 2022

Bedsores due to Nursing Home Neglect

Bedsores, also frequently known as decubitus ulcers and pressure sores, are serious injuries that often occur as the result of nursing home neglect. These significant...
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Broken Hip due to Nursing Home Neglect
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Broken Hip Due to Nursing Home Neglect

Unfortunately, as a person ages, their bones tend to become more susceptible to injury. Many times, elderly people suffer broken bones, including a broken hip, as...
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Nursing Home Dehydration and Malnutrition
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Nursing Home Dehydration and Malnutrition

When a person is confined to a nursing home, their diet, including food and water intake, is often controlled by the nursing home staff. Unfortunately...
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Pennsylvania Assigned Claims Plan
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Assigned Claims Plan

Have you been injured by an uninsured driver? If so, and you are a Pennsylvania Resident who does not carry any automobile insurance policies, you may qualify to...
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Slip and Fall due to Snow and Ice in Philadelphia
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Nursing Home Slip and Fall

Falls are unfortunately a common occurrence for the elderly. This, along with the fact that the largest single cause of falls among the elderly is believed to occur...
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Patient on Patient Assault
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Patient on Patient Assault

Nursing home neglect is ongoing and ever increasing epidemic. One form of nursing home neglect that we are seeing more and more often is patient on patient assault...
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Limited Tort and Why you do NOT want it on your Insurance Policy
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019December 6, 2022

Limited Tort and Why you do NOT want it on your Insurance Policy

In personal injury law, we always have clients who come in and have no idea whether they are limited tort or full tort...
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Traffic Hazards – The Circle (or Roundabout)
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Traffic Hazards – The Circle (or Roundabout)

TRAFFIC HAZARDS – THE CIRCLE (OR ROUNDABOUT) Some of the most common accidents occur as the result of traffic entering or exiting a traffic circle or...
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Medical Expert – Radiologist
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019January 6, 2023

Medical Expert – Radiologist

A radiologist is a medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) who is trained to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of of injuries and diseases...
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Dangerous Dogs – Pit Bull
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Dangerous Dogs – Pit Bull

Pit Bulls are potentially the most dangerous dogs to be owned in a residential environment. A pit bull is a brave and fearless dog that will take on any opponent...
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Rottweiler standing facing left
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019September 29, 2022

Are Rottweilers Dangerous?

The Rottweiler is one of the most vicious and terrifying breeds of dogs. In a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2000, the Rottweiler was reported...
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Dangerous Dogs Huskies
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019October 12, 2022

Are Huskies Aggressive?

“Husky” is a name given to dogs who are bred to pull sleds in northern regions such as Alaska. Huskies are generally very fast and high energy dogs.
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Dangerous-Dogs-–-German-Shepherd
January 31, 2019
Posted on January 31, 2019July 11, 2022

Are German Shepherds Dangerous?

Ranking third on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) report for dogs most likely to have been reported to cause a human fatality is the German Shepherd.
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Car Accident Lawyer Delaware County
December 30, 2014
Posted on December 30, 2014June 30, 2022

Fatal DUI Car Crash in Delaware County

Police reported that the accident occurred on State Road near its intersection with Golfview Road when the 46 year old male driver of a Chevrolet Camaro struck...
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10 WHO SEARO Chadin Tephaval
January 3, 2014
Posted on January 3, 2014July 11, 2022

Elder Abuse – Unintentional Fall

The top cause of traumatic injury for elderly patients is what is known as an “unintentional fall.” These falls are particularly dangerous to older adults as they can lead to...
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FULL Policy Limits Settlement Obtained For Car Accident Victim
April 30, 2011
Posted on April 30, 2011June 30, 2022

FULL Policy Limits Settlement Obtained for Car Accident Victim

The Law Offices of Samuel Fishman procured a settlement at the defendant’s full insurance policy limits. Carl J. D’Adamo, Esquire
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Disc Herniations, Protrusions, Bulges and Ruptures
April 1, 2011
Posted on April 1, 2011July 12, 2022

Disc Herniations, Protrusions, Bulges and Ruptures

The human spine is composed vertebrae which are designed to protect the spinal cord. The spinal vertebrae are each....
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