There has been a recent surge in the number of traffic fatalities and injuries, and many people have an opinion on what caused it. We might have our answer. In an article by The Seattle Times, Robert Gordon, a top executive at the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, blames traffic …
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Every year, millions of Americans at hurt at work and need some way to pay the bills while they are out of work. Luckily, most of them can rely on workers’ compensation insurance to cover their medical bills and wage loss. Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation law requires almost all employers to …
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On October 6, 2007, a Notice was posted in the Pennsylvania Bulletin (37 Pa.B. 5434) announcing a new list of approved PA breath test devices. The Department of Health (Department) has approved the following equipment for determining the alcohol content of blood by analysis of a person’s breath. …
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The United States could be looking at its deadliest year for traffic fatalities in nearly a decade. The National Safety Council (NSC) released preliminary estimates for the first half of the year, and the death toll for traffic accidents is already at 19,100. High National Death Toll is Cause for …
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Cordisco & Saile LLC extends its deepest sympathies to the victims and families of victims injured or killed in the May 12th derailment of Amtrak Train 188 in Philadelphia. At the time of publication, eight passengers are confirmed dead and at least 200 have been treated at local hospitals. …
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Most Bucks County, Philadelphia, and New Jersey personal injury attorneys offer a free initial consultation. This meeting gives you a chance to learn more about the lawyer, his/her skills, and his/her personality. You can also discuss the basic tenets of your case, and the attorney may offer …
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The parents of a little girl killed by a distracted driver filed suit against Apple in December 2016, according to an ABC News report. In the suit, the couple accuses Apple of failing to disable its FaceTime video calling app when the phone is moving at highway speeds, despite the ability to do so. …
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The injuries patients sustain from medical mistakes can be extremely serious and inflict long-term or even fatal harm. When you consider medical expenses, loss of income, and the emotional ramifications of a medical malpractice-related injury or complication, it can mean hundreds of thousands to …
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Depending on the complexities of a case, it can take weeks, months, or even years to settle a personal injury claim. Because you obviously cannot hold off that long on taking care of your medical needs, you might need to use your own health insurance until you receive your settlement. Do so if …
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Attorneys Cordisco & Saile Building “Tried & Trusted” Bucks County Law Firm Bucks County Attorneys Open Personal Injury Law Firm Focused on Customer Experience Attorneys John F. Cordisco and Michael L. Saile, Jr. are pleased and privileged to announce the formation of their Bucks County …
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An accident involving a large truck, such as a tractor-trailer or semi truck, can be devastating for all drivers or any passengers involved. While some truck accidents are caused by driver error or defective equipment, improper cargo loading can be at fault. When a truck accident is caused by …
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Attorneys are invaluable assets to accident victims seeking recovery. There are simply too many protocols and too much legal red tape for victims to effectively manage and maximize claims and lawsuits on their own. Having the right personal injury attorney representing you has the potential to make …
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When you suffer an injury on someone else’s property, it’s likely that you can file a claim with that person’s homeowner’s insurance. If the homeowner has insurance and you’ve been injured on their property, here’s what you need to know about filing a claim. Act Quickly If you’re injured on someone …
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There has been a recent concern about nuisance bars in Philadelphia. Now it was time for the Philadelphia Daily News to break a story about the problem with bouncers and security personnel in Philadelphia's bars and night clubs. The Philadelphia Daily News turned to Bucks County injury …
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Doctors sometimes use transvaginal mesh (TVM), a mesh device placed transvaginally, to treat conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Since TVM’s release on the market, tens of thousands of lawsuits have been filed against various manufacturers after …
[Read more...] about Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits & the Women Affected
Large trucks are responsible for a multitude of things, most notably transporting goods and commerce from one place to the next throughout Pennsylvania and the United States. While the majority of these trips occur without any accident or negative events, there have been catastrophes involving large …
Truckers are not exactly known for being fit. In fact, obesity among truckers is at epidemic levels. Because of this, truck drivers are being encouraged to watch their weight and get active—but many don't know where to start. Working long hours and being away from home, it's very difficult to focus …
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Going on a motorcycle road trip is many people’s favorite way to explore the state or country, relax and release stress, and experience the great outdoors. While a motorcycle road trip can be a fun and enjoyable experience, motorcycling can also be dangerous. In fact, according to the Centers for …
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Medical malpractice comes in many forms. It can be a wrong diagnosis, a surgical error, a prescription drug mistake, a birth and delivery error, or even a hospital acquired illness. The underlying premise behind medical malpractice is negligence, i.e., the doctor made some type of mistake that …
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Pokémon GO was officially released in the United States in early July 2016, and quickly became the most popular mobile game ever nationwide. According to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, however, the augmented reality game may be playing a role in a number of car crashes and …
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Most people have probably been in a slip and fall accident at some point in their life, and hopefully you were fortunate enough to endure no injuries or only minor bumps and bruises. However, some slip and fall accidents cause serious injury, expenses, and loss. A number of factors, including an …
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When someone has a legal duty of care to another (an obligation to adhere to a standard of reasonable care) and she breaches that duty, her actions or omissions constitute negligence. For example, doctors have a legal duty of care to their patients; if they fail to uphold their duties by say, …
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According to the Administration on Aging (AoA), hundreds of thousands of older Americans are abused, neglected, and exploited each year. Many of these elderly persons are frail and vulnerable to abuse because they cannot fully take care of themselves and must rely on others to help them. Sadly, many …
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A serious motorcycle accident in Bristol Township, Pa. is still under investigation. The accident occurred on Veterans Highway at the entrance of Wharton Road. According to police, a Kia sedan turned in front of a motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to slam into the vehicle. The accident occurred …
After an auto accident you might find yourself exposed to various sources of information and advice from well-meaning relatives and friends. While some of the input you’ll receive may be helpful and important, every case is unique and there are several popular myths about filing a car accident …
