In the legal system, cases can take on a life of their own over time. When a lawsuit is commenced by Pennsylvania residents, the situation at the conclusion of the lawsuit might look quite a bit different from how it appeared at the outset.Some of this is by design....
Year: 2016
Discovery and trial in a medical malpractice case
When Pennsylvania patients see their doctor, a brief visit can have major, life-changing repercussions. A doctor's failure to diagnose a serious illness, for example, can result in significant harm to the patient as the real issue goes untreated.Last week, this blog...
How is defendant evidence gathered in a medical malpractice case?
In the wake of a serious tragedy, Pennsylvania residents often have many more questions than answers. Confusion can reign supreme as even those closest to the incident attempt to piece together what happened and why it happened.This is often the case when it comes to...
Breaking the code of silence after a doctor error
Every Pennsylvania resident makes mistakes from time to time. The important thing, as is often said, is for individuals to learn from their mistakes to prevent making them again in the future.Of course, some mistakes are more serious than others. A medical mistake...
Pennsylvania roads only as safe as those who drive on them
The safety of Pennsylvania roads has improved significantly over the decades. From new technological advances in the vehicles on the road to design improvements in the roads themselves, there is always a push toward making it safer for drivers and passengers. And yet,...
Violations of rules of the road can be key in negligence case
Most laws in Pennsylvania and elsewhere around the country exist for a reason. Traffic laws are a prime example of this, as speed limits, yield regulations and other traffic control laws are meant to improve safety for those on the road.As discussed last week in this...
What impact do trucking regulations have in a negligence lawsuit?
As discussed last week in this blog, there are few things that pose more danger on the road for Pottsville residents than speeding semi-trucks. In light of these unique dangers, federal authorities are currently proposing capping the speed at which large trucks could...
New proposal seeks to stop truck speeding on nation’s highways
Of all the dangers on the road, there are few things scarier for many Pottsville residents to encounter than speeding or out-of-control 18-wheelers. Given their large size and weight, semi-tractors and trailers present unique dangers to everyone on the road, and these...
Texting and driving still a common activity on the road
Drivers in Pottsville and throughout Pennsylvania are undoubtedly aware of the attempts on the part of law enforcement and the government to tamp down on the number of people who are texting and driving. It is known by now how risky any act that can lead to being a...
Let us help you recover from your car accident
A car accident can be an incredibly traumatic event. Pottsville residents who have had to endure this type of ordeal know that getting over a car crash takes a lot more than simply having one's vehicle repaired. In addition to the losses one may experience with regard...