According to Pennsylvania law, drunk drivers might not be the only ones liable for harm caused to a third party. If you suffered injuries in a car accident, our knowledgeable Philadelphia personal injury attorneys can build a strong claim on your behalf. Pennsylvania’s “Dram Shop” law opens businesses that over-serve liquor to civil liability for damages caused by an intoxicated patron’s misconduct. So, if a cus...
When you’re undergoing a medical procedure, you have a right to expect the provider will uphold an acceptable level of care. However, doctors, nurses and hospitals can make serious errors that often lead to life-altering consequences for patients. If you or a loved one has been the victim of negligent medical care, the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers at Wapner Newman can help you build an effective case and pur...
Injuries to the spinal cord are among the most severe one can sustain in an accident. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury, the Philadelphia accident attorneys at Wapner Newman are here to fight for you. The spinal cord is the central nerve bundle that delivers signals between the brain and the numerous branches of nerves that reach the rest of the body. It is also responsible for coordinating reflex reactions. Given...
Brain injury is common in a number of different accidents. Sadly, many people who sustain a brain injury do not know until months or even years after the injury has occurred. This is made more tragic by the fact that damage to the brain is often irreversible and, once symptoms of traumatic brain injury appear, it may be too late to restore full function. It is important to seek medical attention after any accident in whi...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, acetaminophen overdose sends approximately 80,000 people to the emergency room and causes the death of 500 more every year. Most of these hospitalizations and deaths are a result of liver damage sustained when too much acetaminophen is ingested, an issue that has resulted in a number of pharmaceutical injury claims in the past several years. If you or a loved o...