Even without the presence of medical negligence, pregnancy and childbirth involve countless risks and potentially negative results, even in 2019. Pregnancies and their corresponding deliveries do not always follow the plans of parents and physicians. The unexpected often occurs. The presence of complications, whether foreseen or unforeseen, doesn’t necessarily mean that an incident of medical […]
Emergency rooms are chaotic – based on the high number of patients and, of course, the fact that some unexpected medical emergency has occurred. It should be no surprise that emergency rooms are one of the leading sources of medical errors and malpractice claims. It may be challenging at any given moment for doctors and […]
Powell Law serves Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas with convenient office locations in Scranton, Stroudsburg, Moscow, and Taylor. James F. Mundy, Esq. is one of Pennsylvania’s most experienced malpractice lawyers and Powell Law’s leading litigator in actions involving medical malpractice. Powell Law offers experienced and effective legal representation in personal injury, medical malpractice, product liability, workers’ […]
If you have legal questions about a possible personal injury or workers’ compensation claim and you need answers, the attorneys at Powell Law have the necessary expertise and experience to answer all of your questions. Powell Law’s unsurpassed qualifications make it an obvious choice for representation in a personal injury or workers’ compensation case in […]
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) recognizes and declares the following to be a civil right which is enforceable as described in the legislation: “The opportunity for an individual to obtain employment for which he is qualified, and to obtain all the accommodations, advantages, facilities and privileges of any public accommodation and of any housing […]
It wasn’t until the passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in 1970 that employers were responsible for the safety of their employees. OSHA continues to regulate workplace safety in Pennsylvania and all over the United States since it codified employer responsibility for workplace safety. Pursuant to OSHA’s key provisions, any employer with even one […]
When damaged by the negligence of another, a cause of action typically arises, allowing the injured party to recover for any resulting damages. When a case is litigated, the court must determine the extent of fault of each party, and apply Pennsylvania state law to determine just compensation. Proving a negligence case requires establishing the […]
