If you didn’t pay much attention when you bought your auto insurance coverage, after an accident you may wonder, is Pennsylvania a no-fault car insurance state? Commonwealth law requires that you purchase specific minimum coverage, but you can decide whether or not to have no-fault insurance. If you’ve been injured in an accident and have questions about your insurance coverage, Wapner Newman can help.
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If you or a loved one has been harmed due to improper care by a hospital or its staff, you may be entitled to compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit. Even if your case is valid, be prepared for hospitals to do everything they can to fight your malpractice case. We’ll explain the top 5 ways a hospital will fight a malpractice case.
Medical malpractice is generally defined as any action (or inaction) by a healt...
If a loved one died at a hospital and it looks suspicious to you, you may wonder, can you sue a hospital for wrongful death? You may have a wrongful death claim if the person is a close family member and there’s evidence of negligence or a wrongful act. These can be very complicated cases, so a prompt and thorough investigation is key to determining your legal rights.
What is a wrongful death lawsuit? Title 42, Chapter 83...
If your family is suffering the loss of a loved one, a lawsuit may be an option, but who pays for a wrongful death lawsuit? The party paying the settlement or verdict depends on the facts of the case. Typically, it’s the insurance company covering the person or company involved.
A death caused by negligence or wrongdoing of another can result in a lawsuit. Who gets the money in a wrongful death lawsuit? It compensates the...
If something went wrong with your medical care, you might wonder, how do you know if you have a medical malpractice case? You thought you made the right choices, but the doctor you saw or the hospital you used violated your trust. You’re in worse shape than you were before. Do you have a medical malpractice claim?
If a healthcare professional or organization acted negligently and harmed you, you may have a case. It’s a ...