What Is Pennsylvania's Certificate of Merit Requirement in Medical Malpractice Cases?
A medical malpractice case in Pennsylvania cannot proceed on a bad outcome alone. A qualified professional has to review the records and put an opinion in writing, and that document has to be filed within sixty days of the complaint. Here is what Rule 1042.3 requires, who can sign the statement behind it, and why the requirement matters long before anyone files.
Injured at a Store or Restaurant: What's Your Next Step?
Most people who fall in a store get up, say they are fine, and leave before anything is documented. Hours later the pain sets in, the spill is gone, and the business has no record of the incident. Here is what to do in the first hour, how Pennsylvania premises liability works, and why the security footage matters more than the two-year deadline.
What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Pennsylvania
The minutes after a crash are a difficult time to be making decisions, and what happens in that first hour often shapes an injury claim months later. This guide covers what Pennsylvania law requires after an accident and what tends to matter once the insurance company gets involved.
Nursing Home Neglect: Warning Signs Families Should Know
When something is going wrong in a nursing home, the resident is often the least able to say so, and family members are usually the only people positioned to notice. This guide covers the physical and behavioral signs worth paying attention to, what the facility itself can tell you, and how to report a concern in Pennsylvania.
Who Pays My Medical Bills After a Car Accident in Pennsylvania?
Most people assume the driver who caused the crash pays their medical bills, but Pennsylvania does not work that way. The bills usually start with the injured person's own policy, and the required minimum is only $5,000. Understanding the order in which those bills get paid determines how much of the cost an injured person ends up carrying.
Slip and Fall Accidents in Pennsylvania: Who’s Liable?
Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries and unexpected expenses. In Pennsylvania, property owners and businesses must maintain safe premises. This blog explains who may be held liable, what to do after a fall, and how an experienced attorney can help you recover damages.
