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In Wake of Informed Consent Ruling, Med Mal Lawyers Raising Questions
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Originally published by Max Mitchell in The Legal Intelligencer August 4, 2017 Some attorneys are saying a new ruling on informed consent will sow confusion in the medical industry and lead to an uptick in legal disputes. Others say it just clears up conflicting case law and aids in reducing the number of medical malpractice […]
Read MoreCan a Lawyer Help Me if I Was a Passenger in a Car Crash?
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If you were injured as a passenger in a car accident, you might not understand your rights or know what to do next. That is why you should consider contacting a Harrisburg car accident attorney. Not only can an attorney inform you of your rights and options for obtaining compensation for your injuries, he or […]
Read MoreDifferences Between SSI and Social Security Disability Income
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Do you have a disability so severe that it prevents you from working to support yourself? You may qualify for government benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. The many differences between these two programs are explained below, including how eligibility is determined and the benefits […]
Read MoreJoe Chapman Presents at 20th Annual Elder Law Institute
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On Friday, July 21st, Joe Chapman was one of the lecturers at the 20th Annual Elder Law Institute presented by the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, the education arm of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He did a primer for elder law attorneys on nursing home neglect cases. This is where he spends a great deal of his […]
Read More4 Ways Kraft Shooting Case Could Reshape Punitive Damages Litigation
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Originally Published by Max Mitchell, The Legal Intelligencer July 21, 2017 The Pennsylvania Superior Court has tossed out a $38.5 million punitive damages award in a case involving a fatal shooting at a Kraft factory, but according to several plaintiffs attorneys, the ruling tossed out much more than money. On July 18, a three-judge Superior […]
Read MoreTypes of Compensatory Damages for Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claims
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The purpose of a personal injury claim is to obtain compensatory damages for all of the ways your injury has affected your life, from a physical, financial and emotional standpoint. Compensation is the law’s way of attempting to put you back in the position you were in prior to your injury. Below, our Harrisburg personal […]
Read MoreFiling a Mesothelioma Claim in Pennsylvania: What You Need to Know
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Mesothelioma is a rare and deadly cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. This mineral was commonly used in many industries for decades, causing many workers and their families to become exposed and develop mesothelioma. If you have received a diagnosis of mesothelioma, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit to seek compensation for damages. […]
Read MorePennsylvania Supreme Court Strikes Down Part of Workers’ Compensation Law
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In a 6-1 ruling last month, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down a section of the state’s workers’ compensation law that allowed insurance companies to stop paying benefits to injured workers after a certain amount of time had passed. This section of the law was added in 1996 and allowed workers’ compensation insurance companies to […]
Read MoreCommon Truck Accident Injuries
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In 2018 alone, there were 4,136 truck accident fatalities. Of those killed, 69 percent were occupants of other vehicles and 15 percent were pedestrians, motorcyclists or bicyclists. Because commercial trucks are significantly larger and heavier than the average car, accidents that involve commercial vehicles often include much more severe property damage and injuries. Our Harrisburg […]
Read MoreElements of a Misdiagnosis Medical Malpractice Claim
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Misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of a disease can have severe consequences, from permanent injuries and disabilities to death if your condition is not diagnosed soon enough. Unfortunately, this is one of the more common medical errors that occur in hospitals and health care facilities across the nation, often involving life-threatening conditions like cancer, heart attack, […]
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