If someone you love, perhaps a spouse, was killed unnecessarily in some way, you may want to know if you can sue that person for wrongful death. And if you’re able to sue them and win a jury award, you may be able to pay for the outstanding medical bills and income that your loved […]
Tips for Slip and Fall Victims
Slip and fall accidents often result in back injuries. These might be seemingly minor injuries, while other times they can be severe and result in a painful and expensive recovery. If you have been in a slip and fall accident, you should visit a medical professional or chiropractor immediately to get checked and treated for […]
Important Things to Know About Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not practice the conventional standard of care, leaving patients hurt as a result. Exorbitant amounts nearing $3 billion was paid out to victims and/or their families in medical malpractice suits over the course of 2012. Medical malpractice is ranked as the third leading cause of death, according to […]
Slip and Fall Accidents and the Common Ankle Injury
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, the common ankle injury impacts more than 25,000 people on a daily basis. Slip and fall accidents are one of the highest reported causes for ankle injuries and broken bones treated in the emergency room. You could be entitled to compensation of you injured your ankle in […]
Can a Slip and Fall cause Sciatica?
Have you taken a spill at work, in the grocery store, or anywhere in public and later noticed an intense and worsening pain in your lower back? If so, there is a possibility that your slip and fall accident caused sciatic nerve damage. Although many individuals develop sciatica without being in an accident, it is […]
Are Pennsylvania Nursing Homes Liable for Bedsore Injuries?
As a Philadelphia nursing home abuse lawyer, I have seen many cases in which a vulnerable nursing home resident developed severe and sometimes fatal bedsores as a result of neglectful treatment. Unfortunately, bedsores are a common problem in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Pennsylvania, and people often call me to ask whether a […]
Will Insurance Pay if I’m Hit by a Car as a Pedestrian in Philadelphia?
With its historic architecture, eclectic food scene, and plenty of shops and museums to visit, Philadelphia is every pedestrian’s dream city. On the other hand, Philadelphia’s narrow streets, chaotic intersections, and aggressive drivers can also make it a pedestrian’s nightmare. If you are hit by a car while walking in Philadelphia, you should contact a […]
Pennsylvania Cracking Down on Nursing Home Violations, Spike in Fines Shows
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for nursing home oversight. When a nursing home violation occurs, such as an employee engaging in nursing home abuse, the DOH has authority to penalize the home with fines or other sanctions. A recent analysis of DOH sanctions revealed a spike from previous years, indicating that, in […]
42 Passengers Injured in West Philadelphia SEPTA Train Accident
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, better known as SEPTA, carries over 300 million passengers each year. Most SEPTA trips end safely, but serious accidents occasionally occur. One such accident took place this morning, August 22, 2017, when a SEPTA Norristown High Speed Line train crashed into an empty train stopped at the 69th Street Transportation Center […]
Congratulations to Brittany Courville! Recipient of Wieand Legal Scholarship 2017
The Wieand Law Firm LLC is proud to announce that Brittany Courville is this year’s winner of the Wieand Legal Scholarship 2017. […]
