Winter driving is not for the faint of heart. However, here in the northeast, drivers have little choice but to endure. The good news is that there is the infrastructure in place to help make our roadways less treacherous. Whether laying down salt and sand or removing...
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Holding High-Profile Insurers Accountable
Many legal disputes surround the classic "David vs. Goliath" dynamic. An influential and well-known company boasting a significant market share combined with vast legal and financial resources does not hesitate to go after individuals who are nowhere near as powerful....
Why driving is such a danger to children
When you drive your children around so often, you may not even think twice about the risk of being on the road. However, the CDC reveals that for children 5 years old and above, unintentional injury is the leading cause of death, and the top cause of those fatal...
Do you have a viable medical malpractice claim?
If you believe you are a victim of negligent medical care, you might find comfort in knowing that the civil justice system of Pennsylvania allows you to pursue financial relief under medical malpractice law. Substandard treatment that causes injury, harm or death...
Women are less likely to receive correct diagnoses than men
As a woman, you undoubtedly have faced some type of bias or discrimination at some point in your life. Even if the incident was relatively minor, it may still have irked you that your gender had an impact in a situation where it should not have mattered....
Survival skills for Pennsylvania kids who ride school buses
Does your child ride a bus to school every day? Even if you are one of many Pennsylvania parents who carpool to get their kids to school, if you have an athlete in your family, he or she may ride the bus to get to team events at other locations. It can be scary to...
Are you a victim of a pharmacist’s error with your medication?
Pharmacists do their utmost to avoid medication mistakes, but human error will always be a possibility, and most Pennsylvania people realize that mistakes can happen. Thankfully, technology such as barcoding and safer labels on medicines have brought about a decline...
I was diagnosed with sepsis! What is it? Is it dangerous?
Like most people here in Pennsylvania and elsewhere, you probably learned at some point during your school age years about how your body fights invaders. Your immune system is constantly on the lookout for bacteria, parasites, fungi and viruses. If your body detects...
Nurses are often the last line of defense in medication mistakes
When patients end up spending time in a Pennsylvania hospital, they often see their nurses more than they see their doctors. Without a doubt, most nurses work hard and truly want to help their patients. The problem is that they often feel stretched too thin and are in...
When is a car accident grounds for a wrongful death claim?
A fatal accident can change your Pennsylvania family in an instant. The unexpected loss of a loved one can lead to emotional trauma and financial repercussions that can last for years, even decades. In the turmoil, confusion and grief that can follow this type of...
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If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed because of someone else’s negligence, you will find a strong team of allies at Young Ricchiuti Caldwell & Heller, LLC. Take advantage of a free, no-obligation case review to get answers, and learn more about your legal options.
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