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2023-10-25 22:07
Whether you are planning on pursuing a personal injury lawsuit or are in the midst of settlement negotiations, you should understand the concept of garnishment and how it could potentially a… Read More
2023-09-30 05:00
Personal injury settlements can be a financial lifeline for individuals who have experienced physical injuries due to accidents or incidents caused by someone else’s negligence. One co… Read More
2023-09-30 05:00
People or entities involved in personal injury claims are often concerned with whether their proceedings will be part of a public record. Claims may involve investigations into companies or… Read More
2022-05-11 21:20
The coronavirus forced countless changes to our society and the way we interact with each other. Many of those changes hit healthcare providers the hardest. Unfortunately, the addition… Read More
2022-04-08 20:50
Drinking and driving is a concern for all Pennsylvanians. In 2015, 29% of traffic deaths were alcohol related. 345 people died as a direct result of DUI in our state.
As the largest city in… Read More
2022-03-25 18:04
Do you suffer from nosocomephobia? That’s the fear of hospitals. Being admitted for treatment is already frightening for many people; adding chart errors and other medical mistakes int… Read More
2022-03-17 17:28
As a construction worker, you assume a certain amount of risk every time you go to work. Even so, employers have a responsibility to make sure construction sites are as safe as possible for… Read More
2022-03-03 21:06
No one expects to be injured or killed on the job, but the reality is that workplace accidents happen all the time. In fact, some occupations are downright dangerous, and work… Read More
2022-01-27 22:59
Despite the marvels of modern medicine, we see continuing signs of a broken healthcare system that continues to do damage nationwide. Medical malpractice kills roughly a quart… Read More
2021-12-06 13:22
Paying it forward “Paying it forward” is an idea that has been around for decades. Still, in recent years, a growing number of law firms and other businesses are realizing t… Read More
2021-07-19 17:20
Sports Stars Whose Lives Were Wrecked by Medical Malpractice Medical errors and negligence are quite common within America’s healthcare system. In fact, the Civil Justice Res… Read More
2021-05-24 15:00
How Concussions Age Your Brain Our brains are one of those things we don’t necessarily think about until something stops working. Concussions sometimes referred to as traumatic brain i… Read More
2021-05-07 11:22
Severe Workplace Accidents Most workplaces and job sites attempt to ensure the safety of their workers—but accidents happen nonetheless, sometimes with dramatic and tragic co… Read More
2021-05-06 17:17
Explosive Workplace Accidents Most workplaces and job sites attempt to ensure the safety of their workers—but accidents happen nonetheless, sometimes with explosive and tragic conseque… Read More
2021-05-06 16:34
Explosive Workplace Accidents Caught on Video Most workplaces and job sites attempt to ensure the safety of their workers—but accidents happen nonetheless, sometimes with explosive and… Read More
2021-04-29 20:09
Amusement Park Riders Beware Before you sign a waiver, prior to boarding a ride at an amusement park, or a ski resort, etc., be aware that according to one Pennsylvania judge, the waiver is… Read More
2021-04-13 14:29
Over the first three months of 2021, we have turned a huge corner in the fight against Coronavirus. With the approval of several vaccines that have been proven highly effective—and wit… Read More
2021-04-07 15:48
2021 March Madness, The Cinderella Story That Never Was: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly This is the first March Madness we have seen since the pandemic and it did not disappoint. It gave us… Read More
2021-01-18 15:42
How COVID is Affecting the Philadelphia Court System As the coronavirus pandemic rages on, it’s hard to imagine life will ever return to normal – and frustrations can be compound… Read More
2020-08-24 15:33
The days of waking up early, grabbing a quick breakfast, and heading into the office feel like a lifetime ago given the current state of affairs with the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries everywh… Read More
2020-07-01 18:09
Injured While Working at Home: Can You Still Get Workers’ Compensation? Thanks to the COVID-19 crisis, more Pennsylvanians are working from home than ever. But certain things haven&rsq&hell…Read More
2020-03-17 17:04
Pennsylvania Corona-virus Resource Guide At a time where are, our nation rattled due to the virus of covid-19. We, as a people, must remember to stay calm. Many emotions are stirred up, but… Read More
2020-02-24 18:09
Most of us have probably heard of sepsis, but odds are it’s more common than you think – and despite its prevalence, medical professionals often overlook this life-threatening co… Read More
2019-12-09 19:18
We expect to leave the hospital in better health than when we entered–and most of the time, we do. However, horrific medical mistakes occur in hospitals more frequently than most peopl… Read More
2019-11-19 19:10
Worst Workplace Accidents in 2019 Workplace accidents can inflict tragic and often needless trauma on the victims, their families, and even co-workers who witnessed the incident. Employers h… Read More
2019-10-18 19:27
Battle For The NFC East With the NFL’s 100th season underway, storylines surrounding the league’s most treasured franchises have never been richer. Will the New England Patriots… Read More
2019-09-30 17:20
Most Compelling Medical Malpractice Cases of 2019 Patients often see their health care providers as infallible. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Medical professionals are human and can m… Read More
2019-09-17 19:09
7 Shocking Statistics on Medical Malpractice Most of us are aware that medical malpractice occurs in the U.S., but have no idea of its prevalence. To stay informed and aware when dealing wit… Read More
2019-07-15 17:09
Two Childbirth Injury Stories That You Should Know About As common as childbirth is, one can never be too certain of the potential complications that come along. In any instance, mothers sho… Read More
2019-06-26 19:17
Top Three Wild Examples of Medical Malpractice We’ve all heard the crazy stories about people who had the wrong limb amputated or the wrong organ operated on during surgery. But… Read More
2019-05-15 14:31
Sepsis and Septic Shock: Deadly Risks and Liabilities When we enter a hospital, we expect to get healthier, not sicker. But every year tens of thousands of Americans develop sepsis or septic… Read More
2019-02-11 15:38
Road Rage Accidents: A Quick Overview Heavy traffic and thoughtless drivers can be frustrating. Unfortunately, a growing number of motorists allow their frustration to explode into extreme r… Read More
2019-01-29 13:56
The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. On Monday, January 21, we celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would have turned 90 years old this month. More than ju… Read More
2018-12-05 21:09
3 Celebrity Cases of Medical Malpractice Although celebrities have the wealth and notoriety that most people dream about, their fame and fortune cannot protect them from the effects o… Read More
2018-10-10 14:52
Millions of Americans have medical devices implanted in their bodies, from pacemakers to artificial hips and surgical mesh. Unfortunately, what most people don’t know is that many of t… Read More
2018-10-09 16:47
Create your own user feedback surveyThe post Eagles Go After Le’Veon Bell appeared first on Lowenthal & Abrams, PC Read More
2018-09-26 13:25
Seven L&A Attorneys Make “Main Line Today’s” Top Lawyers List 2018 Once again, the firm of Lowenthal & Abrams is thrilled and honored to be widely recognized by the… Read More
2018-09-05 14:40
Create your own user feedback surveyThe post Vote Nike’s Colin Kaepernick “Just Do It” ad? appeared first on Lowenthal & Abrams, PC Read More
2018-08-29 14:33
4 Medical Malpractice Myths The myths about medical malpractice litigation will persist as long as healthcare expenditures keep escalating. Currently, according to the Kaiser Family Foundati… Read More
2018-08-13 13:49
Celebrities seem to have lives that are so glamorous, that it’s often stunning that they face the same tragedies as we all do. For example, medical errors are the third leading cause o… Read More
2018-08-09 15:08
3 Terrifying Workers Comp Accident Stories According to the Occupational Safety & Hazards Agency (OSHA), construction workers are the private sector workers most likely to be injured on… Read More
2018-07-31 15:09
Main Line 2018 Top Lawyers By now many of you know that for over 40 years, the hard-working and passionate attorneys at Lowenthal & Abrams have been fighting for justice and the rights o… Read More
2018-07-30 17:50
Many of us go to the movies for the voyeuristic thrill—to see characters navigate their way through explosions, car chases and all sorts of perils. However, real dangers sometimes lurk… Read More
2018-06-27 16:10
Top 3 Fascinating Celebrity Medical Malpractice Cases Julie Andrew’s voice In 1997, Julie Andrew’s learned she had non-cancerous nodules in her throat. After undergoing surgery a… Read More
2018-06-11 16:23
What Hawaii’s Volcano Eruption Means? No matter where you live, extreme weather and natural disasters can strike without warning–and despite our best efforts to be prepared, the… Read More
2018-05-03 15:28
The Process It wasn’t much fun, that’s for sure. The now-infamous strategy devised by the Philadelphia 76ers ex-general manager, Sam Hinkie, known as #theprocess, was kind of a b… Read More
2018-04-11 13:24
Common Misconceptions About Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation No one plans to get injured on the job, but in the unfortunate event of a workplace accident, it can be beneficial to kno… Read More
2018-04-02 12:50
The Final Four: Heartbreak, Elation and 3 Lessons for Underdogs March Madness 2018 is barreling towards its climax. In the men’s division, the Villanova Wildcats are set to take on Mic… Read More
2018-02-20 15:45
Black Panther Opening Shatters Records: Exciting Implications The Hollywood Reporter announced this morning that Disney and Marvel Studios’ new superhero movie, Black Panther, exceeded… Read More
2018-02-07 15:32
Eagles Become Top Dog Philadelphia, the wait is over. The Eagles are Super Bowl champions. In a season that never quite felt real, that sentence is. It’s over. No more looking ahead to… Read More
2018-02-06 19:12
Let’s Celebrate & See How Many Fans We Get
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2018-02-02 16:36
SuperBowl LII A Dogs Day It’s finally here. After a dizzying two week wait, Super Bowl LII kicks off on Sunday. The media will return to their box seats, all the prop bets will be… Read More
2017-12-27 14:54
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2017-08-25 18:05
We are all familiar with the risks of distracted driving. But what about the risks of distracted walking? Recently, there has been an increase in injuries due to pedestrians looking at their… Read More
2017-08-24 18:07
Lowenthal & Abrams is honored to have 7 of our attorneys chosen for Main Line Today’s Top Lawyers, 2017! Lawyers are chosen through peer balloting and then further evaluated by Mai… Read More
2017-08-11 12:00
We most frequently think of post traumatic stress in relation to those who serve in a war zone. But the reality is that many events can cause PTSD. This includes sudden, frightening experien… Read More
2017-08-09 17:33
Who doesn’t love an amusement park? Many parks offer much more than rides, so even those who don’t like rollercoasters can find something to do. Unfortunately though, some parks… Read More
2017-08-07 15:42
If you’ve suffered damages after being treated by a physician in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering whether you were a victim of medical malpractice. This guide provides answers to com… Read More
2017-07-25 14:00
It is important that you know, when you contact Lowenthal & Abrams about representation, everything you say to us is protected by attorney/client privilege. Sometimes called attorney/cli… Read More
2017-07-24 09:45
What is “In the Course and Scope of your Employment” for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits? You no doubt have heard that if you are injured at work you can seek w… Read More
2017-07-10 11:30
When one of our clients is injured by a doctor, we, as their attorneys, are required to file suit against all of the medical providers involved. Of course, some doctors feel that the… Read More
2017-07-05 16:55
A few days ago, I wrote a blog post about how risky July 3-4 is for car crashes. Curiosity got the best of me, so I thought I would take a look at the news and see what happened over that ti… Read More
2017-06-30 17:33
You are no doubt used to seeing warnings about safety and fireworks during this time of year. And yes, we will remind you to please be careful of incendiary devices. But there are other thin… Read More
2017-06-28 16:52
Your right to be compensated for harm is fundamental to the American justice system. And yet, there are those who have tried (repeatedly) through so-called tort reform, to take away or minim… Read More
2017-06-23 14:59
One issue of controversy surrounding informed consent in Pennsylvania is whether the doctor must obtain informed consent from a patient personally, or if the doctor can allow another member… Read More
2017-06-19 16:46
Little is more joyful than a new baby. Our minds are full of what the future will bring. Holding our new child. Watching him or her grow. Seeing them through their education, marriage and ha… Read More
2017-06-09 20:26
Car crashes are common. Here in the US, you are likely to experience a car accident about every 18 years. If you begin driving when you are 16, this means you will likely have at least one a… Read More
2017-06-02 12:03
Frequently, when you need an attorney, you are in the middle of a very stressful situation. This is certainly the case for injury victims and their family members. As a result, it is importa… Read More
2017-06-01 17:35
Not infrequently, clients ask what they can do to make sure their cases go well. This is a great question to ask, because there are most certainly things you can do to help your lawyer keep… Read More
2017-05-25 21:00
On Thursday, May 18, James Mogul was honored to receive a Philadelphia City Council Citation from Councilman David Oh. The citation is part the of PhillyLabor Injury and Injured Workers… Read More
2017-05-15 20:04
Informed consent in New Jersey means that you have the right to know certain information medical treatments and alternative options, before you have them. Your medical provider must giv… Read More
2017-05-12 19:44
When the worst happens and a family member dies, you, as a loved one, are left with terrible grief. If you lost your family’s breadwinner or co-breadwinner, you may find yourself in a… Read More
2017-05-11 23:43
When you visit the emergency room, you sometimes encounter a chaotic environment. Unfortunately, this chaos can lead to mistakes, especially if the doctors or other medical staff jump t… Read More
2017-05-04 08:00
According to a 2015 study conducted by AT&T, 70% of drivers nationwide use their smartphones while operating vehicles. Pennsylvania is certainly not immune to the devastation caused by c… Read More
2017-05-04 00:47
Frequently, when you participate in a sport or go to an amusement park, you will be asked to sign a liability waiver. If you are a parent, you probably get asked to sign waivers on beha… Read More
2017-04-28 22:07
In certain types of jobs and work environments, it is very easy to get overheated. The risks of overheating become worse in the summer, especially if your employer does not provide a safe wo… Read More
2017-04-28 17:36
If you need surgery or certain medical procedures, your doctor must give you detailed information about the treatment, alternatives and risks. This is called informed c… Read More
2017-04-21 19:47
Burns can be especially horrific injuries. They sometimes cause permanent injuries and scarring along with a lifetime of pain and suffering. When burns happen due to negligenc… Read More
2017-04-19 11:50
As adults, we understand that texting while driving is dangerous; a survey shows that 98% of us appreciate this fact. Despite the knowledge of the danger, 49% of adults admit that they text… Read More
2017-04-06 06:30
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 40 percent of the estimated 5,811,000 crashes that occurred in the United States in 2008 were intersection-related crashes: Cr… Read More
2017-04-04 18:34
How Gestational Diabetes Impacts Mother and Fetus When you are pregnant it is critical that your obstetrician monitor you and your fetus for many different conditions. One condition for whic… Read More
2017-04-03 09:34
Watch Out for Wet Floor Signs It is easy to forget, as we move from outside to inside that the slippery conditions can stay around. Of course, we have no way of knowing if an unexpected area… Read More
2017-03-28 15:46
Why do Expert Witnesses Matter in Lawsuits? During a lawsuit there are times when it is critical to have an expert witness testify on your behalf. Expert witnesses are people with speci… Read More
2017-03-21 15:29
Driver’s Aren’t Always Responsible in a Car v Pedestrian Accident I don’t know about you, but when I was young and some careless driver almost hit me, I would jok… Read More
2017-03-10 11:07
You Cannot Sue Your Employer If You Are Hurt At Work Injured workers commonly have two major questions when they are hurt at work: Why can’t I sue my employer? What about compensa… Read More
2017-03-02 18:50
Full Effort is Critical in Brain Injury Testing If you suffer a brain injury, your doctors will seek to understand the impact that injury in order to create a proper treatment plan for you… Read More
2017-02-20 11:35
Medical Malpractice Caps Limit Rights and Don’t Decrease Costs Many people believe that lawyers file frivolous lawsuits, especially in medical malpractice cases. As a result… Read More
2017-02-14 21:11
How to Handle a Deposition in a Lawsuit If you are the plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit, you may be required to give a deposition. A deposition is testimony given under oath. The attorney… Read More
2017-01-27 09:00
Interrogatories – Written Questions in Lawsuits If you file a lawsuit, you will have to answer questions, as part of the discovery process. The initial, written questions you answer ar… Read More
2017-01-26 07:37
Interested in Returning to Work after SSD? Most people would rather work if they are able to do so. Returning to work is a big step, and you want to have a safety net if, after trying y… Read More
2017-01-24 14:00
Serious Mistakes in Lawsuits When someone else acts negligently and you suffer an injury as a result, you might be eligible for financial compensation from that person or business. Pers… Read More
2017-01-20 09:00
Myths Surrounding Auto Insurance and Car Accidents Myths have a serious impact on auto insurance and car crashes. Following these myths can impact your ability to protect yourself if you are… Read More
2017-01-19 09:00
What is a Certificate of Merit and Why Does It Matter in Medical Malpractice? In order to file a medical malpractice suit, your lawyer must obtain a doctor’s agreement that you su… Read More
2017-01-17 17:47
The Types of Compensation Available After a Car Accident If you suffered injuries from a car accident, it is likely impacting every area of your life. You have to deal with th… Read More
2017-01-13 16:55
Pressure Sores are Common in Nursing Homes While we might prefer to keep our elderly family members at home, there are times when they require care that we cannot provide. This means, that s… Read More
2017-01-09 10:25
Some of the Reasons You Might Receive a Denial For Social Security Disability (SSDI) In the United States, disabled individuals who cannot work are eligible to receive financial assistance i… Read More
2016-12-30 14:45
Tire Safety and Keeping Your Ride on the Road Most drivers change their oil appropriately, and of course have their cars inspected once a year. But many drivers don’t pay proper attent… Read More
2016-12-20 18:37
Ice and Snow and Winter Car Crashes Given the size of Pennsylvania, our winter weather varies greatly by location. In the west, towards Pittsburgh, we get a lot of snow. In the east, to… Read More
Doctors Found Responsible for Medical Malpractice – Likely To Be Found Responsible Again – And Again
2016-12-14 20:54
6% of Doctors Responsible for all Medical Malpractice Claims Physicians Repeatedly Causing Harm We go to the doctor because we are sick. And we trust that the doctors we see know what t… Read More
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