Philadelphia County Establishes Nursing Home Litigation Program
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas issued a Notice to the Bar that there is a new Nursing Home Litigation Program to be coordinated by the Complex Litigation Center under the supervision of Coordinating Judge Sandra Mazer Moss. Litigation subject to this program includes claims primarily arising out of care and treatment rendered a nursing home facilities. The program does not include matters where claims primarily arise from assisted living care or where the care and treatment was rendered at assisted living care facilities. If you suffered a serious injury because a nursing home acted irresponsibly, please do not hesitate to contact our office to obtain additional information about recovering financial compensation for the damages you were caused.
Trucking Accidents in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and Washington D.C.
Trucking accidents on 1-95, the Roosevelt Boulevard, the Garden State Parkway and the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York Turnpikes seriously injure or kill thousands of people across the country each year. Semi truck accidents represent a significant percentage of traffic death in the United States. Semi trucks can roll over when moving at slow speeds. If turning suddenly when going down hill, a truck can “trip” itself. Overloaded Tractor trailers with an unbalanced load, or a load that shifts in transit can tip over. It is also challenging to bring an 18-wheeler to a sudden stop. If the brakes lock when coming to a sudden stop, the loaded trailer can swing out. This is referred to a jackknifed trailer.
Sometimes, trucking companies cut corners on maintenance to save money. If brakes are not properly calibrated, a catastrophic accident can occur. Also, negligent truck drivers can cause accidents. The compensation scheme for truckers can encourage truckers to speed and prolonged periods behind the wheel.
Residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and District of Columbia who have been injured in a semi truck accident should call The Levensten Law Firm, PC. We are here to help victims of trucking accidents across the nation. Trucking companies act instantly after accidents to limit their liability to victims of trucking accidents. A semi truck accident personal injury lawyer can help you protect your legal rights.
Defective Hip Implant Injuries
In July of 2008, Zimmer, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of hip replacement products, stopped selling the Duron Cup artificial hip implant. Zimmer suspended marketing after research showed that a large number of implant recipients were experiencing problems with their Durom Cup prosthetic hips. World-renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Larry Dorr, expressed disapproval of the device in a letter to the American Association of hip and Knee surgeons. Dr. Door stated that of the 165 Durom Cup implants he performed, 14 were revised or required revision within the first two years. Dorr believes the Durom Cup is defective, citing a circular cutting surface on the periphery that prevents the cup from seating properly as a major defect. If you or a loved one has suffered from failures or defects of the Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant, contact us for a free case evaluation by filling out the form on our homepage or calling 1-800-510-1325.
Mesothelioma Caused By Exposure to Asbestos
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. When asbestos fibers are inhaled, they irritate and scar the mesothelium which is the protective lining of the chest cavity, lungs, and other internal organs. This can ultimately cause the growth of malignant cells. Mesothelioma, a deadly disease, is difficult to diagnose because it takes years to manifest. People do not see the effects until decades after exposure. Thus, most cases are not discovered until the cancer is advanced. If you have ever worked in construction, shipbuilding, or mining, you may have been exposed to asbestos. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, contact us for a free case evaluation by filling out the form on our homepage or calling 1-800-510-1325.
Intra-Articular Pain Pump Shoulder Injuries
We are currently investigating cases involving intra-articular pain pump catheters. These devices are temporarily implanted in the shoulder during surgery and have been linked to a serious injury know as Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). This is an very painful condition involving the deterioration of cartilage in the shoulder joint.
Surgeons have favored the intra-articular pain pump for pain management. These flexible plastic catheters deliver pain medication directly to the joint, and can extend the effectiveness of other shoulder numbing agents for up to 48 hours.
However, a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that these pumps were associated with PAGCL. This association was greatest when the intra-articular pain pumps were used to deliver a combination of the painkillers bupivacaine and epinephrine directly into the shoulder joint space. In spite of this knowledge, the manufacturers of these pumps have persisted in recommending that physicians deploy the pumps to inject medicine directly into the joint space. If you or a loved one has suffered from failures or defects of the intra-articular pain pump, contact us for a free case evaluation by filling out the form on our homepage or calling 1-800-510-1325.
· Nursing Home Litigation
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· Intra-Articular Pain Pump
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· Trucking Accidents
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· Defective Hip Implant Injuries
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· Exposure to Asbestos
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