In light of a recent police investigation into a deadly school bus accident that revealed the driver had been texting at the time of the crash, the injury and accident lawyers at Kline & Specter, PC, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania want to remind drivers of the dangers of texting while driving. The school bus accident in […]
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Bicycle transportation may be less common than driving, but the chilling truth known to the Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers at Kline & Specter, PC, in Philadelphia is that bicyclists are far more likely to be in a serious accident. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in 2010 that bicycle-vehicle accidents accounted for 515,000
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Melanoma develops in the skin cells that produce melanin, the pigment that gives color to your skin. It is the most serious type of skin cancer. The cancerous growths develop when unrepaired DNA damage occurs to the skin cells that lead to rapid multiplication and the formation of malignant tumors. The American Cancer Society estimates
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Now that the warm weather is upon us, many people will be visiting amusement parks, carnivals, boardwalk piers, theme parks, and state fairs. Unfortunately, if the rides or attractions are not maintained or operated properly, it can lead to accidents causing severe injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, brain bleeds, amputations, spinal cord injuries, vertebral
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Colon cancer is second only to lung cancer in causing cancer-related deaths in the United States. About 56,000 Americans die from the disease annually. While anyone can develop colon cancer, 90 percent of new cases occur in people 50 and older. People with a first-degree relative (parent, sibling or offspring) who had colon cancer are
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that there were 104,691 hospital emergency room visits due to trampoline injuries last year. The injuries were cuts, bruises, fractures, concussions, traumatic brain injuries, broken necks and paralysis. They were also aware of 22 trampoline related deaths from 2000-2009. The American Association of Pediatrics recommends that trampolines never be
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About three million workplace injuries occur each year, with the Occupational Safety & Health Administration reporting about 4,500 workplace deaths occur from sudden traumatic injuries. Some occupations inherently have a higher rate of employee injury and death than others; government statistics show that construction workers have the highest risk of suffering a workplace injury. Among
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Nearly a century ago, and completely by accident, we were blessed by the discovery of antibiotics. These new drugs could be used to combat a large number of bacterial infections. However, over the years and with constant use, these wonder drugs have caused new mutations of bacteria to emerge. These new strains of bacteria are
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A burn is an injury to the skin caused by heat, fire, explosions, electrocution, chemicals or radiation exposure. Minor burns usually heal without any problems, while more severe burns can lead to permanent damage to tissues, bones, tendons, muscles and nerves. In addition to the physical scars and lifelong disfigurement caused by severe burns, a
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Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) occurs in premature infants, and involves damage to the intestine. It can range from a small mucosal lesion to full thickness necrosis, or death, of a portion of the bowel. Initial symptoms included feeding intolerance, abdominal distention, temperature instability, lethargy, vomiting, and bloody stools. If not promptly diagnosed and treated, NEC can
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Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, meaning that many people are starting to spend time in swimming pools this season. But the fun that comes with summertime recreational activities also brings inherent risk that we must safeguard against. According to the latest statistics from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, child drownings in pools
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The vertebral arteries are blood vessels located on each side of your neck that supply blood and oxygen to your brain. A vertebral artery dissection occurs when there is a tear or slit in the artery and it allows blood to leak out of the vessel. After the blood oozes out it starts to form
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A spinal hematoma or epidural hematoma is a collection of blood that presses on the spinal cord or nearby nerves. Bleeding into the epidural space can be caused by an epidural injection, back trauma, lumbar puncture, anticoagulant medication, traumatic fall or a catastrophic injury or accident. Symptoms of a spinal hematoma may begin with local
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Our Pennsylvania accident attorneys understand that the day your teenager receives his or her driver’s license is a milestone for that young person as well as for you as a parent. But the very real danger that teen drivers pose to themselves and the people with whom they share the roads means a parent’s responsibility
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Few American law firms have the breadth of experience with medical malpractice lawsuits, or the number of successful medical malpractice verdicts and settlements, as Kline & Specter PC, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Our attorneys draw on that significant “MedMal” expertise when arguing against damages caps for these types of lawsuits. At this time, nine states across
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