Suffering an injury is a scary experience. On top of the physical injury and emotional trauma you are suffering, probably the last thing you feel like taking on is the messy business of filing a claim or lawsuit to recover compensation. A personal injury lawyer in Bristol can take this challenge off …
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You may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but the dangerous conditions created by the frosty flakes can be a nightmare. Over 156,000 crashes occur every year due to snowy, icy, or slushy conditions, with approximately 117,000 of them resulting in injuries. There are also more fatalities from icy …
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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, 525 inspections were conducted of 343 nursing homes in the Commonwealth in the past year. 307 of those inspections, called surveys, stemmed from complaints of abuse, neglect, or other poor conditions. Examples of conditions that may indicate …
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Juul brand electronic cigarettes (or “e-cigarettes”) were marketed as a safer alternative to smoking cigarettes but recent events show that users have become addicted to Juul and are facing serious health risks. Many of these users are teens and young adults drawn to the company’s claims that the …
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If you were hurt on the job, you probably have a lot of questions. You may be wondering how you will cover your bills if you are suddenly unable to work. Below are a few facts about Workers’ Compensation Laws in Pennsylvania. Can I Collect? Workers’ Compensation Insurance is a requirement for most …
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Did you know that falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for elderly people in the United States? A fall can steal the independence of a normally active senior and set off an avalanche of health problems. Approximately 25% of people aged 65 and above will have a fall in this …
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When you hear the garbage truck rumbling down your block, you may notice the putrid smell or loud noise, but you may be unaware of the other hazards it’s dragging along with it. At over 50,000 pounds, trash trucks pose more serious risks than other vehicles. In fact, trash trucks cause more …
Roundup weedkiller has become the most popular weedkiller on the planet since it was first put on the market in the 1970s. It is estimated that Americans alone have used 1.8 million tons of Roundup since its release. Thousands of people have filed lawsuits against Monsanto, the manufacturer of …
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Since 2008, pedestrian fatalities from motor vehicle accidents have risen 41%. An estimated 6,227 pedestrians were killed from car crashes in 2018. That number accounts for approximately 16% of all traffic-related fatalities in the United States. The CDC has acknowledged that the steady increase in …
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Waivers for recreational activities are everywhere in today’s society. Anyone with children has undoubtedly signed a waiver allowing them to participate in some type of sport, party, or school event. It seems that almost every kids’ birthday party these days begins with parents signing or …
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For a long time, Pennsylvania residents had a limited choice when it came to fireworks. State laws restricted purchases to things like sparklers, snaps, and other novelties and prohibited the sale of aerial fireworks, or any fireworks that shoot into the sky. Laws have recently changed, and …
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After rejecting an $85,000 offer, our Plaintiff, a thirty-eight year old New Jersey resident, and his attorneys, Michael L. Saile, Jr. and John F. Cordisco, of Cordisco & Saile, LLC decided to try the Bucks County auto accident case in front of an arbitrator. On behalf of their client, Cordisco …
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School is winding down, the weather is heating up, and you’re dreaming of all the awesome stuff you’re going to do this summer. But before you assemble that trampoline to keep the kids busy or purchase those fancy, new jet skis, you might want to make a quick call to your insurance agent. Here is …
Whether or not a New Jersey traffic ticket will transfer to Pennsylvania, or if you can pursue compensation in a New Jersey traffic accident as a Pennsylvania driver, are much more complicated questions than they may seem. The short answer is “sometimes.” The laws that apply to these situations are …
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Cordisco & Saile, LLC opened a new location in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, which expands the personal injury firm's reach and broadens its commitment to serving the Bucks County area as well as Pennsylvania. The law firm’s new Doylestown office is located at 44 E Court Street #100, Doylestown, PA …
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Getting hurt or becoming ill on the job means you may be eligible for worker’s compensation. But you have to act quickly to protect your right to receive benefits. Here are five key things to remember: #1: Report the injury to your employer immediately Make sure your supervisor or HR department …
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Nursing home residents, especially if they are bed-bound or use a wheelchair, unfortunately can develop bedsores. But did you know that bedsores can be fatal? With bedsores, if the sore causes a break in the skin the person becomes much more vulnerable to deadly infections such as staph and MRSA. …
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Click below to listen now! Or scroll down to view a transcript of the interview about brain trauma and brain injuries. Listen Now Audio courtesy of WBCB 1490AM Audio Transcript Radio Host: Everything you wanna know about funerals, sort of paying scenarios, what if, how to take …
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There are a variety of female pelvic health conditions that may require surgical intervention to treat. Two very common health conditions that millions of women experience are pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Both of these conditions can be treated in various …
Many people across the United States have become aware of transvaginal mesh and how there are hundreds of thousands of claims pending against various pharmaceutical manufacturers. The transvaginal mesh litigation is considered to be one of the largest “mass torts” in history, demonstrating that …
There are different types of mesh implanted transvaginally to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP) as well as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Oftentimes, women implanted with transvaginal mesh products may not be aware of what material the implants are made of. Some products are made out of …
The Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) plays a significant role in monitoring the food we eat, the drugs we take, and the products we may use or have implanted into us. More often than not, we hear about the FDA in terms of pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. The FDA is a government agency …
The United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) often issues public health notifications (“PHNs”) and safety alerts when it finds that certain pharmaceutical drugs or medical devices may pose a risk to patients and consumers. Over the past eight years, there have …
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Dangerous and Deadly Problem of Not Buckling Up. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among those aged 1-54 in the U.S. With those alarming states, millions do not buckle up on …
