Month: July 2019

Chester County Nursing Home Abuse

Chester County nursing home abuse video is strong evidence in disturbing elderly abuse case.

Update: Philly Voice reported 19-year-old Shyaire Selon Romeo of Wilmington, Delaware has been arrested for the alleged abuse and harassment of an elderly woman at a Chester County nursing home. The woman no longer resides at the facility and Romeo is no longer employed there. There are no updates on who took the video. About …

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Concert Injury

Drake Concert injury lawsuit filed after concert-goer suffers brain injury.

The DelcoTimes reported that a Drake concert injury lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a Drake concert-goer. Amanda Giovacco is suing the rapper as a result of a brain injury she sustained at a Drake concert. It was at the 2016 Madison Square Garden concert that Giovacco was hit in the head by a …

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Sea Isle City Deck Collapse

Sea Isle deck collapse lawsuit should consider deck contractor liability.

Action 6 News reported several people were injured yesterday is a Sea Isle City deck collapse. The second story home balcony collapsed around 1:30 a.m. on 77th Street in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. Injuries included a concussion, broken ankle, and numerous other undisclosed injuries. Several people were on the deck at the time of …

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Do teens with ADHD have more car accidents?

Most teenage drivers are happy and eager to get their driver’s license. It’s a rite of passage and a step towards freedom and adulthood. However, a study conducted by the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia advises young adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to be extra cautious when driving as studies show that teens with …

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Fairhill Slow Zone

Philadelphia’s Fairhill Neighborhood Receives Funding for Slow Zone

The Fairhill neighborhood in Philadelphia has been selected by the Philadelphia Vision Zero Program for their Neighborhood Slow Zone initiative. Over 28 communities applied for the program and the Fairhill Slow Zone was one of two neighborhoods selected. The other slow zone is in the Willard Elementary School neighborhood. The goal of the Slow Zone …

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Opoid Epidemic

Can I sue my doctor for opioid addiction?

For the most part, physicians are very diligent and careful with respect to prescribing opioids and adhere to strict standards.  However, if those standards are violated by over prescribing beyond what would be considered appropriate pharmaceutical care, then you can sue your doctor in civil court for opioid addiction.  These personal injury lawsuits are difficult …

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How to find the best injury lawyer

How To Find the Best Injury Lawyer | 7 Important Questions to Ask

Choosing the best injury lawyer from the start is very important. It can make the difference in the outcome of your case. This may seem like a daunting task. After all, in a large city like Philadelphia, there are many personal injury lawyers from which to choose. How do you narrow it to a short list, …

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Pedestrian Car Accident

Medical marijuana suspected in tragic Thomas Jefferson Hospital Pedestrian Car Accident

According to 6ABC News, a Dodge Challenger hurdled over a curb and crashed into three people who were walking on the sidewalk on 10th street just after 4 PM on Friday, July 12. The car accident caused tragic pedestrian injuries just outside of Center City’s Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. After hitting the pedestrians, the vehicle …

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trampoline park child injury

As Trampoline Park popularity grows, so do injuries.

What can be better for parents than an open space where kids can run, jump, and play? Trampoline parks are gaining popularity, but doctors say they are not worth the risk of injury. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that trampoline park child injuries have increased tenfold over the last four years. The parks are …

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