Concerns About Metal-On-Metal Hip Implants
Powell, Zero, Mundy’s attorneys maintain a special vigilance for products, especially medical devices, that may be dangerous to consumers. In 2019, defective medical product recalls, including those for artificial hip implants, are much too common. Any [...]
Compensable Work Injuries In Pennsylvania
The following crucial question arises when a work-related injury occurs: “Did the injury or illness arise within the course and scope of employment?” The key terms under consideration are “course and scope of employment.” In [...]
Comparative Negligence in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania originally adopted a comparative negligence statute which became effective on September 7, 1976. Prior to this, Pennsylvania allowed the defense of contributory negligence under which there could be no recovery if any negligence of [...]
Comparative Fault In Multi-Car Accidents
Multi-car traffic accidents, those which occur when at least three vehicles collide with each other, usually are a series of rear-end accidents that result from the force of the original collision. Often, these accidents are [...]
Common Work-Related Injuries
Workplace injuries may cause major disabilities that affect an employee’s work and personal life. Workers that are employed in occupations which are more conducive to on-the-job injuries must make themselves aware of the types of [...]
Common Reasons Workers’ Comp Claims Are Denied In Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, an employee has 120 days to inform an employer of a work-related injury. Once this occurs, the employer is obligated to reply within 21 days of notification. One possible employer response may be [...]