It is not an easy thing to do to question the directions or expertise of a medical professional. They are certified, backed by years of training and hands-on experience, and it is their job to evaluate your condition and diagnose it. It makes sense to believe whatever your medical professional says, although it might not…

With the weather warming up and summer just around the corner, many families are opening the pool or planning trips to the ocean, lake, or local waterpark. There is nothing better than going for a swim and soaking up the sun with your kids. But as a parent, you know that a great summer day…

It is no secret that to be a construction worker is a dangerous occupation. Even though only four percent of total employment in the United States is made up by the construction industry, they unbelievably account for 21 percent of worker deaths. The U.S. Department of Labor narrowed those fatalities down to four causes, with…

Learning that a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer is a difficult thing for anyone to endure. Watching them fall ill and ultimately pass away seems like the worst it could get. Unfortunately, there are situations that can make it even worse. A recent settlement from a medical malpractice suit highlights such a situation.…

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently passed a 4-3 decision that limits the scope of Pennsylvania’s Peer Review Protection Act (PRPA). The high court maintained that in order to qualify as a peer review and be eligible for protection, the body on whose behalf the review is being conducted is required to be a professional health…

If you have been part of an accident, you may have injuries related to that incident. Those injuries may be serious enough that you have to evaluate your options regarding addressing your long-term needs. If you are considering pursuing legal action for the accident, there are a variety of things that you need to consider.…

If you have been injured by another person or an organization, either physically, emotionally, or mentally, you may decide to seek damages. You may ask for compensation for medical bills, lost wages, or other financial burdens resulting from the injury. Damages can also be punitive, used to punish the individual or institution that caused the…

For those of us presented with a medical diagnosis from our doctor, processing that diagnosis can be overwhelming, particularly if it means a dramatic change in our lifestyle or life expectancy. If the diagnosis is new to you, then you are going to want to read up on it and that may lead to multiple…

For those who suffer an injury due to the negligence or mistakes of others, particularly those in the medical field, there is the question of what their legal rights are and how long they have to exercise them. First, let’s address the question of what medical malpractice is, and then we will cover the statute…

Distracted driving is a serious subject for both drivers and law enforcement, as the law catches up to the technology now available in our cars and our phones. Many of us have sent a text to a friend, family member, or colleague while driving, believing that just a few seconds of pulling our attention away…