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Sexual Assault in Philadelphia Nursing Homes
If you have an elderly relative who requires significant care and monitoring or who would benefit from being in a community with other similarly-situated people, setting up your loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility may be a wonderful option. We trust nursing homes to take care of our aging parents… Read More »
Newly Proposed Pennsylvania Bill 1737 Would Protect Subcontractors From Construction Error Liability
When a wall or staircase collapses and injures someone, who is liable? The question is more complicated than it seems. While it seems logical to sue the property owner, if the owner took all reasonable precautions and hired a qualified construction crew in the first instance to build the building, can the owner seek… Read More »
Benedum Law Celebrates First Anniversary Serving Clients in Philadelphia, Chestnut Hill
Chestnut Hill law firm celebrates its first year serving the greater Philadelphia community in personal injury law Benedum Law is celebrating its first anniversary as a Chestnut Hill law firm serving clients throughout greater Philadelphia in neighborhood communities like Germantown, Mount Airy, Wyndmoor, Flourtown and others. The firm practices in the area of personal… Read More »
Multiple Injuries Following Suspected DUI Crash in Philadelphia
Police are investigating whether the driver of a vehicle that struck multiple pedestrians and crashed into another car in Center City was under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident. Read on for details on the accident, and contact a talented Philadelphia car accident attorney if you or a loved one… Read More »
Construction Worker Killed in Accident on Pennsylvania Turnpike
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, among all occupations in Pennsylvania, the private construction industry has the highest fatality rate. A recent fatal accident at a worksite on the Pennsylvania Turnpike provides the latest illustration of the dangers faced by construction works… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits May Soon Be Easier to File in Pennsylvania
Negligent or reckless doctors can cause serious, permanent damage to their patients. But medical malpractice lawsuits can be extremely complicated and difficult to bring. Moreover, whether you will win your case can be heavily dependent on the judge and jury present, even when you feel you have a strong case that your doctor acted… Read More »
Two Killed in Six-Car Hit-and-Run Crash in Philadelphia
A massive six-car pileup led to the death of at least two victims recently. The person who originally caused the accident fled the scene, leaving the injured to fend for themselves. The accident is part of an alarming rise in the number of hit-and-run accidents in Philadelphia in recent years. Continue reading below for… Read More »
Multiple Tractor-Trailer Crash in Northeast Philadelphia
Traffic was stopped recently for several hours on I-95 after a severe crash involving two tractor-trailers. The latest crash is part of an ongoing and worsening hazard that large trucks pose on Pennsylvania roadways. Continue reading below for details on the accident, and contact an experienced Philadelphia auto accident attorney if you or a… Read More »
Accordion-Style SEPTA Bus Crashes Into Philadelphia Home
One of the more bizarre but dangerous accidents on Philadelphia roadways in recent memory occurred this February when an accordion-style SEPTA bus crashed into a home in North Philadelphia. The accident was one of several that happened just after the recent snowfall. Numerous bus crashes occur across the state every year, posing serious risk… Read More »
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Holds School District Liable for Child’s Gym Injury
To ring in 2019, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that a school can be held liable for injuries resulting from a child running into an unpadded concrete wall during gym class. The decision (Brewington v. City of Philadelphia) is notable because it’s an exception to the broad government immunity afforded to schools in many… Read More »