An explanation of the statute of limitations as applied to medical malpractice claims and how the discovery rule may expand the opportunity to file claims in certain cases. Medical malpractice is a term that encompasses a wide range of cases including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, prescription errors, birth injury, hospital negligence, and emergency room negligence. There…

This holiday season, millions of toys were unwrapped by children eager to play with them. Defects in the manufacturing, design, and warning labels in these toys, however, may cause injuries. This article is an introduction to product liability and an overview of the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report on defective and dangerous children’s toys. Product…

One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to get back in shape during the New Year. After January 1st, gyms and fitness facilities are usually packed with people trying to shed those holiday pounds. Getting fit is great, but try not to get burned in the process. Here are 5 things to be…

An overview of traumatic brain injury and football as a cause for such injuries.  We also discuss the recent lawsuits filed against the National Football League by retired players suffering from the effects of repeated brain injury throughout their careers. The sport of football has become one of, if not, the most popular sport in the United…

The Wall Street Journal law blog posted “Personal Injury Lawyer Says Google’s Driverless Car Bad for Business.”  In this article, New York-based personal injury attorney and legal blogger, Eric Turkewitz, shares his prediction that the introduction of driverless cars will significantly reduce the need for his services.  In May 2014, the New York Times’ blog, The…

Keurig Green Mountain Inc. announced recalls of 7 million single-cup coffee makers on Tuesday, December 23, 2014. The recall follows numerous reports of consumers suffering burn injuries from the defective product. The manufacturer is offering free repair kits to anyone with the recalled machine. Product manufacturers owe a duty of care to consumers who will use…

What is a Pennsylvania or New Jersey property owner’s obligation to remove snow and ice from their property during the winter months? If an injury occurs on someone else’s property because the owner failed to clear snow or ice, is the owner liable for the damages? We breakdown the New Jersey and Pennsylvania laws so that property owners…

Thanksgiving is consistently listed as one of the year’s most dangerous holidays – why?  A major increase of cars on the road, alcohol, and drowsy drivers all have something to do with it. With Thanksgiving only a week away, you are most likely in the process of finalizing your holiday plans.  Many of you have…

Today, The Legal Intelligencer published, “Pa. Justices Urged to Bar Informed Consent in Med Mal Cases.” When a patient agrees to undergo a medical procedure, it is a standard practice for the doctor or medical professional to discuss any risks with the patient and/or have the patient sign a consent form. Informed consent describes this practice…

A Penn State University student suffered burns from a small explosion that occurred in a campus laboratory on Wednesday evening. The Associated Press reported that the student was doing a tissue culture in the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Building around 5:30pm last night, October 15th. A tissue culture is a method of biological research that…