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Your Legal Guide to LASIK Eye Surgery
Doctors and patients alike praise laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) eye surgery as a fast, reliable, and minimally invasive surgery to correct vision. As more...
What to Do If a Drug You’re Taking Is Recalled
When patients take over-the-counter drugs or medications prescribed by doctors, they never anticipate the drugs might cause them serious harm. Unfortunately, drug manufacturers make mistakes....
Who Is Legally Responsible for Scaffold Accidents?
According to statistics from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls are the number one cause of death in the construction industry. In...
Sporting Events – Who is Held Responsible for an Injury?
Sports are a huge part of American culture, and going to sporting events is a regular pastime for many Americans. However, what do you do...
When Religion Meets Medical Malpractice
Across the country, there is an increasing trend for large hospital entities to absorb smaller chains under their umbrellas. An estimated 600 hospitals across the...
Asbestos and Premises Liability
Landlords are required by law to disclose information about their properties that may harm their tenants. Older buildings may have health hazards like lead-based paint...
What Is the Pennsylvania Statute of Limitations?
In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for most personal injury cases is two years from the date you were injured. This includes claims for car accidents, slip...
Can I Claim Medical Malpractice for Plastic Surgery Gone Wrong?
Undergoing plastic surgery involves certain inherent health risks, such as possible infection and nerve damage. However, if your adverse reaction to plastic surgery is the...
Is it Legal to Film the Police?
As the media continues to publicize controversial recordings of police officers in action, more and more people are taking out their cameras during police interactions....
Medical Malpractice: Common Errors and Common States
Medical malpractice comes in many shapes and forms, from prescribing unsafe drug and medical devices to misdiagnosing a condition. Medical liability laws vary from state...
The Snapchat App: Encouraging Distracted Driving More Then Ever
Snapchat’s “speed filter” – a screen filter that tells the user how fast he or she is moving at the time of the snap –...
How to Spot Nursing Home Abuse
Check for bruising When you visit your loved one, check his or her body for signs of physical abuse. The elderly can bruise easily, so...
My Dog Just Bit Someone!
Dogs are often beloved members of our families, trusted companions, and sources of boundless joy. But even the most well-trained pets are capable of exhibiting...
What to Do if Your Company Asks You to Do Something Illegal or Unethical
If your employer fires you for refusing to participate in something illegal or unethical while on the job, you may have a claim against the...
I Was Sexually Harassed by My Boss; is the Company Also Held Responsible?
Sexual harassment in any capacity is a complex issue, but when your boss sexually harasses you, it’s complicated even more by your employment. Worrying about...