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Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Stats Poke (Another) Hole in Tort Reform
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|Medical malpractice lawsuits are the talk of Washington, again, as President Obama seeks to reassure Republican lawmakers that he is willing to listen to them and consider their recommendations for fixing healthcare. For most of these Republican Senators and House Representatives, there is but one solution to our nation’s woes and that is tort reform.…
Damage caps on injury cases harm accident and medical malpractice victims a second time
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|Are you willing to give up your rights to be compensated fully for ALL of the damages caused by another? If you are injured in an accident, you can be sure that you want to recover every dollar you are entitled to for your treatment and for your pain and suffering. But insurance companies for…
Need a lawyer? Here are some helpful hints about how to select the right one
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|At some point in your life, you will probably need to hire a lawyer. It may be for help when you are injured in a vehicle accident or fall, or if you are going through a divorce, tax dispute, criminal charges or custody or other legal issues. It’s uncommon today if at some point you…
Gun rights on Main Street: more citizens with legal “open carry” guns is not the answer
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|You’re sitting in Starbucks having a coffee and relaxing when another customer walks in with a big, shiny handgun in a holster on his hip and heads over to the counter. Do you: A) Hit the deck in the fear that there’s about to be a robbery? B) Feel uncomfortable because of the menacing presence…
Law enforcement officers and DUI: time to get to the root of the problem
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|Twice in the last three months, Philadelphia-area law enforcement officers have been involved in off-duty vehicle accidents that allegedly involve driving under the influence of alcohol. For law enforcement officers, who absolutely, positively must be accountable to a higher standard than the people they are sworn to protect, that is unacceptable. Last month, a 23-year-old…
Beware: lawsuit settlement cash advances can cost you far more than you realize
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|It’s bad enough when you are injured in an accident and then have to wait for a monetary settlement or verdict to compensate you for your injuries. It’s even worse if you are victimized a second time by one of the many companies out there that are cashing in on the anticipated cash settlements of…