In this week’s blogs, we’ll discuss the rights of nursing home residents. If you have a family member or friend residing in a Pennsylvania nursing home, it is necessary to always maintain a vigilant watch for any actions by facility personnel that may violate the rights of residents. Laws enacted by Congress (Nursing Home Reform […]
It is just a fact of everyday living that medical professionals make mistakes. These errors may be costly to individuals and their families in many ways, not just financially. Medical mistakes that rise to the level of medical malpractice may have consequences that are severe, tragic, and long-lasting. For over a century, Powell Law has […]
In 2016, this blog featured an article on motorcycle fatalities in Pennsylvania, focusing on and comparing what were the most recent statistics to date for the years 2014 and 2015. In the latter year, the number of fatalities increased by 10 percent from 2014. Today’s blog examines whether this type of fatalities has continued to […]
An experienced personal injury attorney may help with any potential claims for injuries incurred as a result of any type of accident case, whether caused by a motor vehicle, slip-and-fall, or other circumstance. All of these circumstances may result in mental or emotional injuries that forever debilitate its victim. Unfortunately, these types of injuries are […]
There’s no question that motor vehicle accidents comprise a significant number of personal injury cases. However, personal injury law applies to any event or incident where a person suffers harm due to the negligent conduct of another individual or entity. The law related to personal injury applies to slip and fall accidents caused by unsafe premises, dog bites, […]
As traffic volume increases and room to operate decreases on Pennsylvania’s roads, sharing the highway with large semi-trucks is even more dangerous. Semi-trucks (also called tractors) with trailers often weigh as much as the federal limit of 80,000 pounds, which is 25 to 40 times more than most automobiles. Truckers are currently lobbying for a […]
The holidays are here, which means significantly more traffic as a result of all the shoppers and revelers on the road. It also means driving under winter conditions that may often be severe, causing traction and visibility problems. Unfortunately, it ’s also when there are more individuals driving under the influence of alcohol. Car accidents, […]
Motor vehicle accidents are typically caused by the negligence of drivers but also sometimes by a defect, i.e., unsafe condition, related to the design, construction or maintenance of the roadway. If a roadway defect causes or contributes to a motor vehicle accident, injured drivers and passengers may have to litigate against a governmental unit – […]
When taking prescribed medication at the direction of a physician or other health care provider, Pennsylvania residents must be cautious and take the time to understand all directions for use of the pharmaceutical product to prevent medication errors. Simply double-checking labels at the pharmacy is an effective prevention tool. If a problem is suspected at […]
Over a century ago, in 1906, James Powell, Sr. founded a law firm to serve Northeastern Pennsylvania, primarily the growing towns of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. With offices in Scranton, Stroudsburg, Moscow, and Taylor, today, Powell Law serves a far greater area than Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Powell Law provides experienced and effective legal representation in personal injury, medical […]
