Even though the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is strengthening its warnings about the potential dangers of mixing prescription painkillers and sedatives, some physicians persist in prescribing the sometimes lethal combination. In an announcement at the end of August, the FDA issued a warning that it is requiring “changes to drug labeling,…
Five families are suing the same Veteran’s Administration hospital in separate cases of malpractice related to healthcare. The law firm representing the plaintiffs specializes in cases malpractice cases against the VA and military healthcare systems nationwide. The firm has filed five lawsuits against the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond,…
A shooting at a crowded house party this month in Bridgeport, Conn., left 13 guests wounded. At least two gunmen hiding in hedges surrounding the backyard, opened fire at about 1:30 a.m. At first, many of the 100 or so party-goers thought the sound of gunshots was fireworks. Even the disc jockey…
Maryland currently has the 11th highest cesarean section rates in the United States—about 35% of new mothers receive C-sections in the state which is 2% above the national average. But according to a recent report by the March of Dimes, one policy may be reducing those rates. Since 2009 patient safety organizations…
When Allison Friedman went shopping with friends in January of 2015 she probably was not expecting the sky to quite literally start falling. The 27 year old special education teacher had stopped at the popular clothing store, Lululemon. The shop was located at 1527 E. Walnut Street in the Center City district…
While medical malpractice cases come in all shapes and sizes, these cases all contain some of the same core elements. Regardless of the circumstances, in order for a medical malpractice case to be successful, an injured plaintiff must be able to prove the existence of several critical factors. If you believe that you have…
Mr. Wildaire Jean, a 41-year-old from Salisbury, was killed in an accident at Donovan’s Salvage Works while attempting to remove parts from a vehicle when a jack fell over and caused a van to crush him. His surviving family has since filed a wrongful death claim citing gross negligence among several other claims totals…
In some jobs, miscommunication between employees may result in a client getting the wrong shipment, someone not showing up for an appointment, or sending an email to the wrong person. However, in medicine, miscommunication can lead to serious injury or death for innocent patients. According to CRICO Strategies, a research and analysis…
Starting in 2010, hundreds of plaintiffs filed personal injury lawsuits against the drug manufacturer Merck, Sharp & Dohme, alleging that the osteoporosis drug Fosamax caused them to suffer serious thigh bone fractures. Fosamax is meant to treat osteoporosis by correcting an imbalance in the bone remodeling process. However, plaintiffs claimed that the…
EpiPen is an injection containing epinephrine, a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. Narrowing the blood vessels and opening the lungs can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction like those stemming from insect bites, foods or…
Lawrence Paden was traveling on his motorcycle down Manley Road in West Chester. Ahead of him was Kathyrn Kelleher’s vehicle which was stopped, awaiting Karen Lukenda to back out of her driveway. Paden was traveling at a high rate of speed up a hill approaching the others and collided with Kelleher’s car. Once…
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety recently reported that 64% of those who responded to their poll feel that distracted driving has developed into a larger concern than it was only three years ago. Distracted driving is often associated exclusively with driver usage of their mobile devices. This report showed that 14% of drivers…
The Baltimore Sun reports that the Maryland Attorney General, Brian Frosh, authored a public letter to Richard Smith, the CEO of Equifax. Frosh expressed concern about how 143 million Americans have had their private personal data exposed by hackers. Frosh expressed the anger that many of Maryland’s 3 million people feel that a company who specializes in maintaining…
A Washington State dog owner, this month, was awarded $100,000 by a jury for the shooting death of his beloved pet. The owner filed a civil lawsuit against a neighbor and his family in the death of Chucky, a 7-year-old English springer spaniel. The defendants previously rejected at $21,400 arbitration award. When…
In this day and age, it seems as if everybody has some form of social media account. With the widespread use of popular networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, people have made sharing some parts of their everyday life a norm. According to a recent study conducted by the Pew…
This week, a Kansas City woman was awarded $2.5 million in a wrongful death case when a physician’s negligence led to a stillborn birth of her son in 2010. In Clay County, it is only the second case in the last ten years to favor the plaintiff. Johnna Hughes, a 44-year-old single…
Reuters reports that Home Depot recently reached a settlement agreement in a class-action lawsuit brought by consumers over the massive data breach in 2014, though the agreement must be approved by the federal court. The data breach occurred between April and September of 2014 and affected many customers in the United States…
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that when an employer’s stored data is breached exposing employee’s personal information, it is a failure in their common law duty to exercise reasonable care. The decision changes the way litigation regarding cybersecurity will be handled. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) failed to protect sensitive…
At some point during your personal injury or medical malpractice case, you may be called upon to testify. This could be in a deposition or it could be at trial. In rare cases, you may be required to testify at a pretrial hearing. While the situations may be different, there are many…
The American Bankruptcy Institute’s data for 2016 indicated that there were 11,287 cases of Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Maryland. Victims in severe personal injury cases are likely to experience financial problems as often their income may fall due to an inability to work; meanwhile, they may be accumulating significant medical bills and…
A term that is relatively common within medical malpractice law is that of apology laws. Apology laws pertain to situations where health care providers, who have injured patients as a result of their medical negligence, take the time to sympathize with the injured party and their families without the act being used…
Summer is approaching, although it feels very different this year because of COVID-19. Kids have been out of school for months and many are looking forward to traditional summertime activities like swimming at the local public pool, swimming at a friend’s house, or floating in a lake or river. According to an…
Manhattan is famous for its skyscrapers. The island boasts some of the most iconic high rise buildings in the world including the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building, and One World Trade Center. Constructing these impressive buildings is no small feat of engineering. Among the equipment used to build such impressive structures…
A federal appeals court reinstated a proposed California statewide class-action lawsuit accusing Nissan of installing defective hydraulic clutch systems, which can cause a clutch pedal to stick to the floor. The suit was filed by a San Jose man, who claimed he had to spend more than $700 to replace the clutch…
When a plaintiff is successful in proving a defendant’s liability in a personal injury case, they are then able to recover both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages refer to an amount of money centered around the monetary losses incurred as a result of the injury. Usually economic damages include medical bills,…
National “Secure Your Load Day” is now recognized across the country on June 6th in response to tremendous safety concerns. It began in 2004 with the death of Maria Federici, a 24-year-old, when a large particle board fragment flew from a truck in front of her and smashed through her windshield. The AAA Foundation for…
Pennsylvania sits on one of the largest shale rock formations in the continent, known as the Marcellus Formation. For decades now, oil and gas excavators have flocked to the state to take advantage of the formation which holds huge amounts of natural gas, extracting the gas through a highly technical and invasive…
Many doctors and surgeons are reluctant to admit that they could be involved in a medical mistake that injures a patient. However, the statistics show that medical errors are common in all types of medical treatments and surgeries. According to a research letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association…
Tens of thousands of glass cooktops sold under a variety of popular brands have been recalled due to the fact that they are apparently able to turn themselves on, posing a fire and burn hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 26,300 glass cooktops were recalled this week. The cooktops have been sold…
The critically acclaimed Samsung Galaxy Note 7 blew up in sales this year, resulting in a whopping 2.5 million purchases worldwide. Its impressive specifications and unique design proved be very attractive in the eyes of consumers. But just weeks after the phone’s debut, major issues emerged that threatened the safety of its…
Last year hoverboards took the world by storm when they hit the market. Debuted as a battery powered self-balancing scooter, the toy was coveted by all demographics, young and old. Celebrities were spotted riding the scooter down the street or dancing on it at parties, making the product even more desirable to…
Invokana, also known as canagliflozin, is a diabetes medication that regulates blood sugar levels. The medication falls in the class of a sodium-glucose co-transporter 2. There are two types of diabetes which impact more than 380 million people across the world. The most serious form is type 1 diabetes. Type 1 forces…
Technological advances are helping doctors assist patients in new and innovative ways. One of these advances has been the increasing use of telemedicine. Telemedicine is defined by the American Telemedicine Association as “the use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications to improve a patient’s clinical health…
The e-cigarette is a helpful tool for smokers. It provides the nicotine of a cigarette, but without all of the toxins and carcinogens normally associated with tobacco cigarettes. An e-cigarette, or “vape” as it is commonly known as, relies on a re-chargeable battery to heat up flavored liquid to the point of…
A ruling by the Florida Supreme Court marked a general victory for injured patients in medical malpractice cases – without having much bearing for the parties involved, who settled the lawsuit on the eve of oral arguments. A motion for dismissal was denied because the case involved “an issue of statewide importance.”…
Pennsylvania hosts Highway Safety Law Awareness Week in February (this year it was the week of the 18th). The program is facilitated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania State Police. PennDOT is a critical part of policies and safety that relate to public transportation, highways, airports, railroads, and others. The program seeks…
Carmen Ruiz, 54, brought a premises liability claim against Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) in Philadelphia after a slip-and-fall accident in a hallway. She claims to have slipped on a liquid and injured her right shoulder. The claim states that the defendant was negligent in allowing for a dangerous condition on the property and…
Last week, an 8-year-old boy drowned after falling into a pool abroad a Royal Caribbean cruise ship off the coast of New Jersey. The death comes in a string of almost a dozen drowning or near-drowning accidents on cruise ships in the last two years. Many cruise ships have large public pools…
What’s being called the biggest payout in Pennsylvania history has been awarded to a Ukrainian immigrant who was seriously injured in the deadly 2013 Center City building collapse. An arbitrator awarded the woman a whopping $95.6 million for her injuries. The 2013 building collapse killed six people and left plaintiff Mariya Plekan…
At least two lawsuits were filed against legging manufacturer LulaRoe after the company continued to ignore the complaints of dissatisfied customers for months. According to the lawsuits and the accounts of tens of thousands of consumers, the leggings are prone to ripping and tearing quite easily. A few years ago, women everywhere…
Before medications are placed on the market for distribution and sale, they must undergo a comprehensive and meticulous approval process. As a part of this process, pharmaceutical companies are required to submit explicit evidence that medications are safe for consumption and effective for its intended and prescribed use. As with most industries,…
A New Year’s Day head-on crash in Montgomery County has resulted in serious injury for drivers of both vehicles. The truth is, a car crash can happen to anybody. No matter how careful you are, you cannot always predict the actions of another driver. If you are in a car crash, follow these steps….
Public transportation allows many people to get around the city, without having to sit through traffic, deal with parking, or risk a car accident. For others, public transportation may be their only way to get to work or school. However, passengers of public transportation across the country are still at risk of…
A fall can be particularly harmful to a person the older they are. According to the National Council on Aging, fall injuries are the leading cause of fatal injury and most common cause of nonfatal traumatic injuries in seniors. Not to mention, falls in older adults are somewhat common, as 25% of…
Alison Parker has filed a lawsuit following the death of her husband, James Abromitis, who was killed while on a commercial rafting trip on the Roaring Fork River in Colorado. The claim against Aspen Whitewater Rafting (AWR) includes allegations of wrongful death, fraud, gross negligence and a violation of the Consumer Protection Act. She…
The Boston City Hall property has a plaza where the walkway is made of bricks that have been poorly maintained. A woman was injured after a fall and filed a complaint with the city; however, the city rejected it based on their state-granted immunity from actions for personal injury. Another woman fell several…
With a lot fewer people driving around Washington, D.C. lately due to the pandemic, you’d think there would be a noticeable decrease in car accidents. And technically, there is, as the number of car accidents, in general, has been reduced. But sadly, deadly car accidents are almost as common as they were…
Lyft recently removed their fleet of pedal-assisted electric bicycles from major cities including San Francisco and Washington D.C. There was a wave of reports that the front braking system was causing riders to be propelled over the handlebars of the bikes. The recall efforts were initiated voluntarily by the organization. Often these actions are…
The Pennsylvania Superior Court found no grounds for a new trial in a case where jurors in Philadelphia awarded an injury victim $55.3 million in damages. Carlos Martinez, the plaintiff, was driving to work in his Acura Integra in 2010 when he had a tire blow out. The vehicle spun out of control and…
A jury in Cook County Illinois recently awarded the biggest verdict against ever against the city of Chicago in a personal injury case. Tierney Darden, a 26-year-old from Vernon Hills, was left paralyzed from the waist down after a bus shelter at O’Hare International Airport collapsed amid a storm. Judge Clare McWilliams announced the unprecedented…
Patients often have little idea what drugs doctors and nurses administer while they are in the hospital. A syringe full of medication could consist of one dose or a dozen doses. Patients leave it up to the healthcare professionals to administer the proper dose. Too little of the drug may not do…
During the cold and snowy winter months, millions of people across the country flock to the great outdoors to participate in various recreational activities such as ice skating, sledding, skiing, snowboarding, and snowmobiling. These activities can be great fun, but unfortunately accidents happen each year. One such accident occurred two years ago…
According to the American Bar Association, only a small percentage of personal injury cases go to trial, as the majority are dismissed or settled prior. The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) is the framework the majority of local courts use in crafting their own procedural rules. Once an action has progressed through pleadings, pre-trial, and discovery,…
We are in the midst of the emotionally charged political election season, which is drawing massive crowds for rallies, conventions and events. On the presidential campaign trail it has been common for venues to be filled to capacity, with thousands of people turned away. Fire marshals are on-site regulating the number of…
Medical malpractice related costs have taken a considerably large toll on the American healthcare system for years. These costs persist directly through skyrocketing malpractice premiums, which translates to higher expenses for patients and insurance companies. Moreover, they affect the healthcare system indirectly by prompting medical professionals to recklessly practice defensive medicine. A…
Late this past December, a jury in Seattle awarded a cyclist and his wife $38 million, 4 years after he was hit and injured by a valet driver who was cutting across traffic illegally. The bicyclist, Thyce Colyn, suffered traumatic brain injury and leg and pelvis damage requiring multiple extensive surgery over…
Many people get nervous when it comes to needles. Unfortunately for them, it may be a necessary part of health care. Flu shots, vaccines, and Novocaine are often delivered as an injection under the skin, with few alternatives. A skilled doctor can help to mitigate the effects of a painful shot through…
Physicians may be changing employers or practice settings in today’s volatile health care market more than ever before. In scenarios that involve terminating, changing, renewing or extending a “claims-made” medical malpractice insurance policy, there may be a concern to address known as tail malpractice coverage. Tail coverage protects physicians from claims that…
Denise Spicuzzo and her family visited the popular Hershey amusement park. While posing for a picture standing on a wave runner display, she suffered a slip-and-fall injury. She filed an injury claim in a U.S. District Court in Pennsylvania against the park. Judge Sylvia Rambo recently denied a motion raised by Hershey Entertainment &…
A South Carolina woman filed a medical malpractice claim against a variety of medical providers, alleging that a series of errors resulted in an infection that ultimately lead to amputation of both legs, her left elbow, and the fingertips on her right hand. The court ultimately found in favor of the plaintiff,…
A three-judge panel recently ruled in the wrongful death case of Smoyer v. Care One in the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Plaintiff Frank Moyer brought a civil action against the parties who managed the nursing home where his now deceased mother lived. Named defendants included Care One, 890 Weatherwood Lane Operating Co., and Healthbridge Management. A Westmoreland…
Parents of a five-year-old killed in an automobile accident two years ago in Texas are suing Apple for the company’s failure to implement technology that would detect when a car was in motion and prevent the use of certain applications. They say that this negligence allowed driver Garrett Wilhelm, 22, to operate…
Elaine Herzberg was struck and killed by a car, like thousands of pedestrians in the United States each year. The year she was struck, 2018, the Governors Highway Safety Association reported that about 6,227 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle crashes across the country. Her death, however, was unique and led to…
Johnson & Johnson is one of the most trusted names in products for children, particularly newborns and toddlers. The large pharmaceutical company is responsible for popular bathing and care products marketed specifically for children. One of these products is their trademark baby powder, a product that parents frequently use for their newborns….
If you’ve ever been involved in a car accident that killed someone—or if you’ve ever lost a loved one in a serious accident—during the second week of March, you’re not alone. A recent study revealed that fatal car accidents are more common than usual right after daylight savings time begins. As we prepare to…
Talk of undocumented immigrants has dominated media outlets nationwide. American citizens have an abundance of conflicting opinions that have divided the nation on topics of immigration policy and possible reform. A new decision made on the behalf of Indiana Supreme Court Justices will definitely generate further conversation due to their new ruling…
When it comes to calculating time, we prefer to have nice round numbers like 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour. Unfortunately, in the Earth’s annual journey around the sun, the laws of time and space did not give us a nice round number. Earth’s orbit around the sun takes…
Anyone who sits in an aisle seat on the airplane is likely to have encountered a run-in with the beverage cart. In most cases, it is a surprise when the cart brushes against a shoulder, foot, or arm, but they can also seriously injure an elbow, foot, or knee. The hot coffee…
Carbon monoxide poisoning occurs when individuals are exposed to carbon monoxide which builds up in the bloodstream. Carbon monoxide can build up in the body, leading to serious tissue damage, and even death. One of the biggest threats of carbon monoxide is that it is colorless, odorless, and tasteless. This can leave…
It’s the time of year when thrills, chills, and scares are all in good fun. But sometimes the frights go too far and cause injuries. Last month a Michigan woman settled a lawsuit against a haunted house for $125,000. The woman suffered severe fractures to her left leg, a soft tissue injury…
An autonomous vehicle made by Tesla was involved in a significant accident while operating in Autopilot mode. Police in South Jordan, Utah confirmed that a 28-year-old woman was operating a Model S that crashed into a fire truck while in self-driving mode. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is currently investigating this…
Lots of people enjoy the feel of an open road. To get closer to the road and experience it more fully, many people choose to ride motorcycles instead of cars, deciding that the feel of wind in their face is worth the risk of a potential accident which may result in serious…
People use the popular Google search engine to search for everything from the day’s lottery numbers to what movies are showing nearby. Some people even use Google to search for what their medical symptoms might signal. A man in England recently used Google to search for what his symptoms might indicate after…
The family of Collin Wiant, a student at Ohio University, has filed a claim of wrongful death after his hazing-related death. The University has since barred the Sigma Pi fraternity for violations of conduct. A friend of Wiant stated that the fraternity was acting “like a cult.” A video has recently surfaced that shows…
Within the past few years, hundreds of protests have emerged nationwide. Whether they serve as a rebuttal to police brutality, gender inequality or decisions made on behalf of the nation’s current administration, the country seems to have conflicting opinions in regard to their importance and effectiveness. A new law that may be…
Fatal vehicle collisions involving pedestrians continue to rise. The total pedestrian fatalities in 2018 will likely exceed 6,000, the highest volume in over 30 years. Between 2007 and 2016 the number of pedestrian fatalities rose by 27%. The Washington Post reported that four pedestrians died in a 36-hour period recently. All four…
A Philadelphia woman has filed a case against her salon after suffering serious burns and hair loss from chemicals used by salon employees. Stephanie Hendrick was a customer at Xquisite Hair Design in April of 2014. Hendrick claims that the salon incorrectly used chemicals on her hair with the purpose of washing,…
Ocean City in Worcester County has approximately 10,000 year-round residents. However, during the warmer months, there are several million people who visit the city. During these tourist periods, the city has earned a reputation for having traffic accidents and often these involve pedestrians and bicyclists. The number of pedestrian accidents has risen…
Are you aware that your car may have a “black box” that records information about your vehicle usage? Most recently manufactured vehicles are equipped with these devices, as they were mandated for new vehicles in 2014. Officer Scott Parent, of the California Highway Patrol, says that these devices are capable of preserving data that could significantly…
Earlier this month, a Penn State sophomore was killed when he fell down a flight of basement stairs at his fraternity. A release of the search warrant associated with the event now shows that 12 hours elapsed between the time of the injury and the time when police were called to the…
Being involved in a car accident is a stressful and scary situation. Immediately after a car accident, you may be disoriented and confused about what to do next. After an accident, it’s important to know the steps to take–along with what not to do–in order to protect your legal rights. DO: Seek medical attention. No…
Plaintiff Michele L. Anderson pursued a negligence claim against the Soap Lake School District (SLSD) up to the Washington State Supreme Court following the death of her 17-year-old daughter Sheila M. Rosenberg. The state’s high court dismissed the case in a 5 to 4 decision citing that Anderson failed to sufficiently support…
A recent ruling by the Superior Court in Litchfield, Connecticut made it unlawful for defendants and their legal representation to inquire about a plaintiff’s immigration status or to ask the plaintiff about their entry into the country. Every state has different laws about the application of immigration status information to a personal injury…
A Baltimore harbor pier sustained damage late last month after it was struck by the Spirit of Baltimore as the ship was returning to the dock after a late-night cocktail cruise. The incident occurred at about 2:30 a.m. and damaged 60 feet of pier. The vessel reportedly only sustained cosmetic damage. More…
Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities that want to receive federal money now have to risk being sued by residents who have grievances. An agency within the Health and Human Services Department late last month issued a new rule that prevents any such facility from receiving federal funding if they force their residents…
A 22-year-old woman died and a man was critically injured after a car ran allegedly a red light in north Philadelphia. According to police, a car was driving along Front Street just after midnight on Tuesday when it collided with another car at the Hunting Park Avenue intersection. It appears one of the…
On the Fourth of July holiday, the tradition of having fireworks displays continues. It is during this time that it is important to remember that you could be hurt, hurt another person, or create significant property damage when using fireworks. In Pennsylvania, the state allows local governments to regulate fireworks and other…
As the temperature begins to drop this winter, you will want to watch out for any and all road hazards that could mean accident and injury for you. Winter road hazards can result in severe accidents. On the East Coast, winter weather shows up most frequently beginning in late January all the…
Patients worry about many things as they head into surgery. Will the procedure work? What if something goes wrong? What if I wake up during surgery? What if I don’t wake up ever? But of all the things that run through your head when you are having a surgical procedure done, seldom…
Boxer Franco has brought a lawsuit against Jay-Z and Roc Nation Sports (the sports management company owned by the entrepreneur in 2013) claiming that he suffered skull and brain injuries as a result of their allegedly “reckless and grossly negligent acts.” This week, attorneys for defendants moved to have the suit dismissed on the grounds that…
Earlier this week, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Hall of Fame wrestler Jerry Lawler filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Tennessee County as well as the local Sheriff, alleging numerous failures and wrongdoing which resulted in his son’s death last year. Brian Lawler had been arrested on suspicion of DUI and evading authorities in…
Recently, a study was done analyzing the number of fatal drunk driving crashes during “brunch hours” in the United States. In this study, “brunch hours” were defined as between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. The data analyzed came from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which compared drunk…
Most animal bite injuries involve dogs and occasionally cats. However, animals like horses can also cause serious bite injuries, which in one woman’s case, turned fatal. Unfortunately, it wasn’t just the animal bite that caused the accident to be fatal but it may have also involved negligent emergency room care. Horse Bite…
Cowboy doctors’, a term first popularized by surgeon and New Yorker writer Atul Gawande, are doctors who push boundaries and guidelines, provide daring and often unnecessary treatments, and act alone. Gawande’s original New Yorker article discussed the problems of disjointed hospital staffs. Over 15 staff members are involved in the care of…
Elders play an important role in our communities, to help raise children and provide family support. Most families would like to keep their elders in their own homes but medical issues may make it impossible for the elderly to live on their own. A nursing home may be the only option but…
Social media has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Many find social networking to be a great tool for getting in touch with old friends, storing photos, and conversing online. With many social networks available and popular nowadays, information can be shared and distributed online with incredible ease and speed….
Plaintiffs are lining up across the country after having their homes severely damaged by the Viking VK-457 model fire protection system. A class action suit is underway to recover damages from the home sprinkler system that is being referred to as a “ticking time bomb.” They are designed to release water from a network…
Penn Live recently released findings from 2018 data concerning which carnival and amusement rides resulted in the highest rate of injuries in the state of Pennsylvania. Trampolines and water slides topped the list, with 68 and 57 injuries respectively. Twenty-five injuries were recorded on roller coasters in the Keystone state, including a sprained ankle…
A woman from Prince George County who caused a fatal car accident last year was sentenced to 18 years in prison last week. The 33-year-old driver, named Dominique Taylor, was under the influence of both alcohol and marijuana when she caused a car accident in Bowie, Maryland on February 2, 2019. That deadly…
Helen and Alfred Nicolosi brought a personal injury claim in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas against the Philadelphia Eagles, Aramark Sports and Entertainment, and Apex Security Group. Recently, counsel for the defendants has requested that the court impose sanction on the plaintiffs for failing to respond to requests for key evidence in…