If you have intimate knowledge of a fraudulent act against a government agency, you can come forward and file a whistleblower lawsuit. These types of suits are also known as qui tam lawsuits and are filed when an individual witnesses a company that is defrauding the government. The most common form of qui tam lawsuits […]
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There are times when a health care worker may not perform up to the standard of care, and this is considered medical malpractice. This can occur during pregnancy and birth, which can cause permanent problems for your child. Birth injuries can occur because of the negligence on the part of a nurse, doctor or other
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A jury in Dallas handed down a $73.5 million verdict against a medical device maker in a lawsuit filed by a woman who suffered injuries as a result of a vaginal implant intended to treat incontinence. The verdict was handed down in Dallas against Boston Scientific, one of seven manufacturers facing thousands of lawsuits over
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A Pennsylvania man who was paralyzed in a rollover accident, has won a $55 million settlement against Honda on the claim that a faulty seat belt resulted in a severe injuries suffered in an accident. Martinez was driving an Acura Integra when a blowout sent his car out of control and caused it to roll
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If you’ve been in a Pennsylvania auto accident, you may experience a myriad of emotions right away. Of course, shock and fear are some of the first feelings you’ll experience, but you also need to be ready to take steps to protect yourself. If you’ve been in a Philadelphia car accident, our team of attorneys
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Pitocin is a drug commonly used to induce or speed up labor. It is a synthesized form of a hormone that is naturally produced by a woman’s body when she goes into labor. When administered, it is supposed to result in uterine contractions to assist in the labor process. Unfortunately, it does not come without
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TB is an infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria are usually found in the lungs, but TB bacteria can infect other organs such as the kidney, spine, and brain. If not promptly diagnosed and treated properly, TB disease can be fatal. TB is spread through the air from one person to another when
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A car accident can be a traumatizing and terrifying event that leaves you wondering where to start picking up the pieces. Your first reaction may be to panic or you may experience varying levels of fear from the crash. The Pennsylvania accident attorneys at Kline & Specter wish to share some valuable tips about what
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During pregnancy, a fetus receives oxygen from the mother through the umbilical cord and the placenta. If that oxygen flow to the fetus is disrupted, it can cause oxygen deprivation (hypoxia), and lead to fetal distress. That oxygen deprivation can lead to permanent brain damage,hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), cerebral palsy (CP), developmental delays, seizures or infant
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An independent electrical contractor was killed recently after he inadvertently touched an improperly grounded copper pipe inside a home on Juniper Street in Philadelphia. Andrew Weygand was inside a second floor access panel and was feeding an electrical wire down to a Dudley Hilton Electric employee when he was suddenly electrocuted. Weygand’s family filed a
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Among the latest product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are the following products: VIZIO Recalls to Repair 245,000 39- and 42-Inch E-Series Flat Panel Televisions Due to Risk of Tip Over PetSmart Recalls 33,000 Top Fin Plastic Aquarium Heaters Due to Electrical Shock Hazard Harris Products Group Recalls 13,350 Welding
Thanks to a whistleblower assisted in a lawsuit by Kline & Specter attorneys, an Arizona healthcare company has agreed to pay the federal government $35 million to settle a claim that it defrauded Medicare by submitting false claims for patient care. Carondelet Health Network was accused of filing the false claims for inpatient rehabilitation services
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The twisted steel of a towering rollercoaster is enough to strike fear in some people. But according to recent data compiled by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, more incidents and injuries occur on rather unassuming water rides than on rollercoasters. The report found that over the past five years 40 percent of all
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Among the latest product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are the following products: Mayborn USA Recalls to Repair 28,500 Baby Monitors Due to Strangulation Hazard Philips Lighting Recalls 7,500 Lightolier Glass Lenses Due to Laceration Hazard Metabo Recalls 4,300 Electric Angle Grinders Due to Laceration Hazard Far East Brokers Recall
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Among the latest product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are the following products: Oeuf Recalls to Repair 14,000 Cribs Due to Entrapment Hazard Halco Recalls 9,500 LED Bulbs Due to Risk of Injury and Burn Hazards Nantucket Distributing Recalls 4,000 Outdoor Patio Set Chairs Due to Fall Hazard Dream On
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