Doctors are not the only individuals who commit professional malpractice. Nurses often fail to meet the due standard of patient care. Nurses are licensed healthcare providers who owe their patients an independent professional duty that is distinct from the professional standard of care to which doctors are held. Determining liability is a complex issue when […]
In 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised American consumers of all ages to avoid e-cigarettes while awaiting the results of ongoing federal and state efforts to investigate a nationwide epidemic of severe lung injuries associated with the use of vaping products, also known as e-cigarettes. Federal and state health agencies have […]
The owners of any business or private property owe visitors a duty of care. This duty means that they must actively protect visitors from dangers and other hazards that may cause injury. The duty of care that a property owner must observe depends on how the visitor is legally classified or categorized. These classes or […]
Premises liability lawsuits are more commonly known as slip and fall cases to most laypersons and even attorneys. A premises liability case in its simplest form is someone suffering an injury on the property of another. In order to prevail in a premises liability lawsuit, the injured person must prove all the following elements: The […]
When we think of accidents, we tend to think of motor vehicle or traffic accidents. Of course, a slip-and-fall and poisoning are other examples of accidental occurrences. Accidents occur at work, public places, private buildings, and even at home. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the last five years indicates […]
In recent years, the professional role of a radiologist has evolved due to this specialist’s increasing involvement in the clinical-therapeutic management of the patient. Because radiologists have been assigned these new duties and liabilities, they are exposed to a higher risk of medical malpractice claims. According to the American College of Radiology, Radiologists are “… […]
When choosing a personal injury attorney, important considerations include the attorney’s record in successfully resolving personal injury cases. Powell Law has a track record in personal injury cases built over 115 years of favorable jury verdicts and settlements. Rated highly by our former clients and other distinguished attorneys, Powell Law has an exceptional reputation throughout […]
If you have suffered injuries as the result of a motor vehicle accident or incident of medical malpractice, and you need to determine whether you have a legal claim for damages, contact Powell Law for a cost-free and risk-free consultation. Pennsylvania law in Pa. C.S.A. § 3746 of Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code […]
Anyone’s wrongful or neglectful conduct can cause injury or harm that gives rise to a personal injury claim. A personal injury case is based on the law of negligence. Whether you’re a plaintiff or defendant, it’s important to understand the following elements of a cause of action for negligence: duty of care; breach of this […]
With Powell Law’s experience, we have unique abilities to help our clients through every type of personal injury case. Our unsurpassed qualifications make us an obvious choice for representation in all types of personal injury and medical malpractice cases in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 37,133 traffic fatalities on our […]
