According to an article written by Julia Mayberry, M.D., there has been an uptick in slip and fall injuries in Philadelphia because of the icy winter weather. More specifically, the Main Line Hand Center has seen an increase in the number of FOOSH or “Fall On Outstretched Hand” injuries. FOOSH injuries commonly include a fracture of the distal radius, […]
Construction Accident Kills Former Philadelphia Resident
According to philly.com, former Philadelphia resident, Tram Tyuy Nguyen, was killed in a tragic construction accident on on Tuesday night in front of 175 W. 12th Street in New York City. The thirty seven year old real estate agent had moved from Philadelphia to New York City eight months ago to be with her fiancé, Alex […]
Nursing Home Resident’s Wrongful Death Leads to National Ban on No-CPR Policies
In March of 2013, the wrongful death of 87-year-old nursing home resident Lorraine Bayless made national headlines. Bayless did not succumb to natural illness, sustain a deadly injury, or pass away quietly in her sleep. She died because a nurse at her California nursing home, Glenwood Gardens, refused to perform life-saving CPR — even as 911 operator Tracy Halvorson […]
Will Homeowners Insurance Cover Cyberbullying?
Cyber Bullying by teens and preteens is on the rise in the US. Cyber-bullying is hostile online behavior used to harass, defame, embarrass, threaten and isolate another person. Usually, cyberbullying occurs over social media sites, text messages, chat, and websites. As discussed in a prior article, parents may be held civilly liable for their children’s […]
Can Parents be Held Civilly Liable for their Child’s Cyberbullying?
Parents usually have good intentions when buying their children a computer or smartphone. Today’s cyber technologies have many great benefits. However, more and more frequently, teens and preteens are using the internet to embarrass, threaten, harass, humiliate, and target their peers. Many parents fail to realize that they may be held personally liable if their […]
83-Year-Old Nursing Home Resident Dies Following Attack by Fellow Resident
According to a Michigan Live news report, an 83-year-old man has died from injuries he suffered after being assaulted by a fellow nursing home patient in Berrien County. The Bridgman Police Department is investigating his wrongful death as a possible homicide. According to police, patient Floyd Perham suffered a serious head injury after being shoved to the […]
Causes of Commercial Trucking Accidents
Trucking accidents may arises due to a variety of unsafe circumstances, conditions and behaviors. Some of the most common causes of truck accidents include: DUI / Drugs / Alcohol – Its common knowledge that driving while impaired due to alcohol and drugs can alter perception, cognitive behavior, coordination and attention that is needed for safe […]
Trip and Fall Accident Claims Against the City of Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia is frequently sued by victims of slip and fall accidents who fell because of a defective sidewalk, street or condition of public property. The City of Philadelphia has governmental immunity; however, the PA legislature has created an exception for damages caused by a dangerous condition of city owned “real property.” Under […]
Slip / Trip and Fall Claims – What you Need to Know
Frequently, trip and fall accident occurs when something suddenly and unexpectedly violates a person’s expectations. They expect continuity in environments and, if not warned otherwise, expect the places they go to be in good repair. When someone unexpectedly encounters a hazardous condition on the property such as a wet floor, raised slab of sidewalk, icy […]
Commercial Trucking Regulations
Federal Trucking Rules and Regulations The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has enacted rules and regulations that truck drivers and trucking must follow. These rules and regulations were enacted because of the tragic consequences that occur when large trucks, weighing tens of thousands of pounds, collide with much smaller vehicles. […]
