In Pennsylvania The Superior Court Holds That A General Practice Physician Can Face A Medical Malpractice Claim If He Has A Sexual Relationship With A Patient While Providing The Patient With Psychological Care
(Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog)The Pennsylvania Superior Court in a 6 to 3 majority decision stated that there is no reason to differentiate between general practitioners and a psychiatrist when rendering psychological care. The court ruled that both doctors maintain the ... , anxiety, depression, or marital discord, you would be well advised to seek the advice of an experienced medical malpractice attorney. For a free no obligation consultation, please contact one of our experienced medical malpractice attorneys at 1-800-421- ...
July 3, 2009 06:00 am
Kimmel Center Pedestrian Accident Critically Injures 2
(Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog)... parties, and obtain compensation for the injuries and associated trauma and costs. The attorneys at Cherry, Fieger, & Marciano know how stressful and scary pedestrian accidents ... can be. And we can help. Our attorneys have a long track record helping people bring negligent drivers to justice for pedestrian accidents - and we ... endangering your life, your happiness, and your financial future. Call our Pennsylvania pedestrian accident attorneys today for a free and completely confidential evaluation ...
July 3, 2009 05:00 am
Injured Worker Not in Scope and Course of Employment When on Break
(Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog)... of latitude given also varies depending on whether one is a "stationary" as opposed to a "traveling" employee. Recently, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania decided Department of Labor & Industry v. Workers' Compensation Appeal Board (Savani), finding a stationary ... "inconsequential or innocent departure from work." These types of cases vary greatly, depending on the facts in each situation. This is why it is important to have your case reviewed by an experienced PA workers' comp attorney.
July 2, 2009 07:13 am
The Burden of Proof in an IRE Petition
(Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog)... misses its statutory filing guideline to obtain the same relief as an insurance carrier which complies with the statute. The only additional step that the "late" insurance carrier has to do is to file a Petition and present the Workers' Compensation Judge with its favorable IRE. If you have any questions regarding the above information or regarding a work injury, please contact the skilled Philadelphia workers' compensation attorneys at Cherry, Fieger Marciano, LLP., today at 1-888-845-2706
July 2, 2009 05:00 am
Roche Pulls Accutane Off Market After Jury Verdicts
(Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog)... personal-injury claims over Accutane, said Michael Hook, a Pensacola, Florida-based attorney. He won a $10.5 million verdict against the drugmaker over the medicine in ... birth defects and depression. Lawyers for John Mullarkey, a 20-year-old Monroeville, Pennsylvania, man facing murder charges over the death of his 16-year-old cheerleader ... toxic injury etc then please contact the Fort Worth Texas Product Liability Attorney Dr. Shezad Malik. For a no obligation, free case analysis, please call 817 ...
July 2, 2009 04:55 am
Current Issues in Credit Unions #38.
(Current Issues in Credit Unions)... K Roundup and covers Connecticut low interest student loans and Mortgage Modifications. The CIiCU hosts are: Brian Witt Member Farleigh Wada Witt, Attorneys at Law 121 SW Morrison Street, Suite 600 Portland, Oregon 97204 Telephone: 503-228-6044 Fax: 503-228-1741 http://www.fwwlaw.com Guy Messick Member Messick & Weber P.C. The Madison Building, 108 Chesley Drive Media, Pennsylvania 19063-1712 Telephone: 610-891-9000 Fax: 610-891-9008 http://www.cusolaw.com Faith Anderson American Airlines ...
July 1, 2009 06:17 pm
New York State Bar Association-Bridging the Gap
(New York Personal Injury Attorneys Blog)... speaking at this program to be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2009 through Thursday, September 24, 2009 at New York's Hotel Pennsylvania, 401 Seventh Avenue (at 33rd St.), New York, NY. This program is designed for recent law school graduates and newly admitted attorneys to "bridge the gap" between law school and the realities of practicing law in New York State. Learn practical information from skilled and experienced practitioners and ...
July 1, 2009 04:27 pm
Credit-Related Scams
(Credit Law Network)Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett's office released information regarding credit-related scams. "Consumers searching for an easy way out of their credit problems are susceptible to a wide range of credit-related scams in addition to credit repair fraud," the PA Attorney General's office states. Some examples provided are as follows: Checking Account ...
July 1, 2009 03:45 pm
Protect Your Identity & Credit by Protecting Your Personal Information
(Credit Law Network)Remembering and following these important tips, provided by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office (relevant nationwide), will go a long way in protecting your credit by protecting your personal information: Don't give personal informationon the phone, through the mail, or over the Internet, unless you've initiated the contact or know with whom ...
July 1, 2009 03:45 pm
FDA Orders Asthma and Allergy Medication Warning Labels
(Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Blog)... you have experienced any abnormal reactions. Pharmaceutical companies can be held liable for damages that their defective drugs cause and the skilled Pennsylvania pharmaceutical attorneys at Anapol Schwartz are recognized countrywide for successfully winning pharmaceutical claims. Time and time again they have proven they can successfully take on the colossal pharmaceutical companies with positive results. Their experience ...
July 1, 2009 01:32 pm
Securities Expert Witness & Qwest CEO Case
(Expert Witness Blog)Former Qwest (NYSE: Q) CEO Joe Nacchio, now residing in a Pennsylvania prison camp, has received the news that the US Supreme Court may be considering a review of his conviction on insider-trading charges...The high court has requested the entire record from Nacchio's earlier trials and appeals -- a move his attorneys said signaled that the court could be leaning toward a formal review of his case. Nacchio's appeal is primarily based on two issues. First, ...
July 1, 2009 10:50 am
Safety Group Asks GM for Trunk-Latch Recall
(Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog)... company must be held liable for any injuries or fatalities that occurred due to the faulty product. If you have a Pennsylvania defective product claim, you will require the representation of an experienced Philadelphia products liability attorney from Cherry, Fieger, and Marciano, LLP to handle all of the complexities involved with this type of case. There are many steps to a product liability case; beginning with ...
July 1, 2009 05:00 am
... were alarming in that he chose to attack third party websites when he didn't like their content," says Assistant U.S. Attorney Erez Liebermann. "It's one thing for him to be unhappy with a website. It's another thing for him to attack third parties that have not done ... ,000 fine. He was released on a $100,000 unsecured bond and is restricted to using his home computer for work purposes only. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 20. A call to Raisley's home in Pennsylvania was not returned.
June 30, 2009 04:29 pm
Ammonia Leak at NC Plant Kills 1 Worker, Injures 4
(Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog)... a long time. It may be in the worker's best interest, however, to also contact an experienced worker's compensation attorney who can carefully examine the incident to identify any negligence or wrongdoing. An experienced attorney would also look into a "third party claim." These are claims that are filed against parties that are not the worker's employer. It could be a contractor, a sub-contractor, or even the manufacturer of a defective ...
June 30, 2009 05:00 am
The Experienced Personal Injury Lawyers At Reiff And Bily Have Earned Their Reputation Through Successful Results And Client Satisfaction
(Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyer Blog)Jeffrey Reiff and Raymond Bily Are Again Named As Top Pennsylvania Lawyers Jeffrey Reiff and Raymond Bily are again honored to have been named as SuperLawyers in Pennsylvania. The evaluation of SuperLawyers is based upon 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement including verdicts, settlements, transactions, representative client experience, honors and awards, special licenses and certifications positioned within the law firm, bar or other professional activity, pro bono and ...
June 29, 2009 06:00 am
Dramatic Increase In The Number of Deaths Among Motorcyclists Aged 40 And Older – Philadelphia Motorcycle Lawyer Weighs In On Preventative Safety
(Philadelphia Injury Attorney Blog)... have extensive experience representing motorcyclists who have been seriously injured in motorcycle accidents in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyers at Reiff and Bily are experienced riders who understand motorcycles and motorcycle accident ... how much financial recovery your injuries warrant and collect your financial settlement or judgment. Our attorneys will confidently handle every aspect of your claim so that you can focus on recovering from ...
June 29, 2009 06:00 am
Philadelphia Wrongful Death Lawsuit against Volunteer Programs
(Pennsylvania Personal Injury Blog)... s parents are seeking more than $50,000 in damages. When needless death occurs due to the negligence of another party, Pennsylvania wrongful death lawsuits can be filed. In these lawsuits, the decedent's heirs sue the negligent party or parties ... the claim, gather evidence, represent them in court, and collect the compensation they deserve. The attorneys at Cherry Fieger Marciano understand the devastating impact a Pennsylvania wrongful death can have on a family. They can help you find justice and ...
June 29, 2009 05:00 am
Philadelphia VA Hospital Medical Malpractice Allegation Against Doctor
(Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Blog)... doses of radiation seeds. The doctor in question performed a majority of the procedures under a VA contract with the University of Pennsylvania, where he was on staff. During a Senate hearing, the doctor admitted that he never informed patients about his ... a loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice or medical negligence in Pennsylvania, you need the help of Anapol Schwartz, where our medical malpractice attorneys are best known for their experience in prosecuting medical malpractice, ...
June 29, 2009 05:00 am
Attorney Requests Increased Restitution from Former Paralegal
(Practical Paralegalism)Pennsylvania attorney Jeff Connelly, a victim of embezzlement by his former paralegal, has requested that the Erie County Court of Common Pleas increase the amount of her $300.00 per month court-ordered restitution payment. In ... , barring any extenuating medical or family circumstances, is unreasonable, given the methodical theft she admitted to while working for several attorneys. If Mitchell is in a position to accelerate her payments, she should be ordered to do so. After all, Connelly is still ...
June 28, 2009 08:04 am
Prince Suing Baby for YouTube Copyright Infringement
(Trademark Lawyer Blog)... -second video on YouTube of the baby bobbing to "Let's Go Crazy," playing faintly in the background of their kitchen in Pennsylvania. Long before the tot could sing a nursery rhyme, his case set a precedent in federal court. The ... on copyright owners to perform due diligence investigations on alleged infringers, this requirement may, in itself, promote creativity. Lenz's attorney, Corynne McSherry argued that people who post on online sites "create a new and more vibrant public sphere," and that ...
June 26, 2009 02:07 pm