Embattled Philadelphia Schools Superintendent Arlene C. Ackerman formally resigned her post today in a contract settlement negotiated by the legal team at MyPhillyLawyer. Behind the scenes over the last month, the lawyers of MyPhillyLawyer represented Ackerman throughout the process, ensuring that the terms of her employment contract and compensation were fully met and that the…

Here are some of the things you need to know to protect your legal rights Prescription drugs can be lifesavers, helping millions of people live with all kinds of medical conditions from high cholesterol to thyroid problems to liver ailments. They’re also used in treatment therapies for patients suffering from cancer, high blood pressure and…

July 4th is the deadliest date annually on the nation’s highways, and accidents and injuries involving fireworks, cookouts and swimming abound – let’s be careful out there. On this July 4th holiday weekend we here at MyPhillyLawyer hope that you have a glorious time with family and friends as you remember our nation’s history, but…

What you need to know about construction work accidents and liability Just last week, another U.S. construction worker died when he was trapped in a 10-foot-deep trench that collapsed on him as he was helping to lay underground sewer pipes That incident, which occurred in Lancaster County, Pa., left a 27-year-old worker dead, according to…

There may be nothing more relaxing and refreshing than taking a dip in a swimming pool this summer, but pools can also be fraught with danger and liability if you are not careful. To remind parents, homeowners and families about the importance of pool safety across the Delaware Valley, MyPhillyLawyer attorney Dean I. Weitzman will…

The recent death of an infant in a stroller accident in Lancaster County reminds us that to prevent tragedies we need to keep abreast of recall notices for child care items from strollers to portable cribs. In a tragedy that cannot even be fathomed, a six-month-old Lancaster County baby died in late April after he…