June 25, 2012 Mike Malvey: Biking to Fight Cancer and Honor His Mom June 25, 2012 – Last year, Galfand Berger attorney Mike Malvey lost his mom to cancer. To honor her memory, and to help fight this awful disease, Mike has entered the American Cancer Society’s 40th Annual Bike-a-Thon. On July 8, 2012, rain or shine, Mike will ride his bike from Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Bridge all … Read More »
June 22, 2012 New “Blue Book” Has Arrived! June 22, 2012 – Since 1983, the “Blue Book”: Workers’ Rights to Workers’ Compensation has been the standard reference for understanding the Workers’ Compensation Act of Pennsylvania. This handy guide clearly and concisely explains injured workers rights and responsibilities under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. Workers have used this book to learn how Workers’ Compensation … Read More »
June 20, 2012 Warnings Help Make A Product Safe Part of good product design includes manufacturer provided warning and instructions directed to product users. Typically, this information discusses hazards […] Read More »
June 18, 2012 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers Can Help Victims Suffering From Transvaginal Mesh Complications A subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon Inc., announced last week that the company is discontinuing the sale of four of its transvaginal mesh implants. The company’s decision came as a result […] Read More »
June 18, 2012 Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers Discuss “Error in Judgment” Defense in Medical Malpractice Cases Recently, we reviewed the controversial “error in judgment” defense at issue in a Pennsylvania medical malpractice case currently on appeal. Read More »
June 13, 2012 Equipment Malfunction – The Most Overlooked And Ignored Third-Party Product Liability Case Design Defects vs. Equipment Malfunction – The majority of third-party product liability cases are design defect cases. In a design defect claim, an injured […] Read More »
June 6, 2012 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Advise On Pool Safety The school year is ending and the summer season is just about to begin. This is the time of year when children head outdoors seeking the sun and some fun. Many kids will find relief from the heat in a cool swimming pool, but parents need to be aware of the dangers that exist. If the appropriate safety precautions are not taken, pool- related accidents could occur resulting in catastrophic injuries or even death. No matter where the swimming pool is located – at home, a neighbor’s house, a community park, or a hotel pool – parents need to be aware of safety hazards and take extra precautions to protect their children. Read More »
June 6, 2012 Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Attorneys Report on $120 Million “Failure to Diagnose” Lawsuit Woman Awarded $120 Million for Medical Malpractice -June 6, 2012 – In what is said to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in history, a 45-year-old woman has received $120 million dollars for injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of three hospitals in failing to properly diagnose her condition in a timely manner. The plaintiff, a 45 year old mother of two, initially suffered a seizure in 2004 and sought medical treatment at the three different facilities over the course of one month. She developed an allergic reaction to a prescribed anti-seizure medication causing her face, eyes and throat to swell. She was later diagnosed with a rare, but serious skin disorder called Stevens-Johnson syndrome, but not before she suffered brain damage. Read More »
