Elder abuse is so common in the United States that it has been called an “epidemic” by some organizations. And much of that abuse occurs in a place whose mission it is to care for the elderly – nursing homes. At least 10 percent of people 65 and older will be victimized by some type […]

Burn injury is tragically common in the United States. Some of these are minor, requiring little more than a cold compress and a few days to heal. However, more than 450,000 individuals in the U.S. suffer burns severe enough to require medical treatment yearly. The American Burn Association reports that, of these burns, approximately 3,400

Defective medical devices can and often do cause severe injury or death. However, due to the complex nature of these cases, it is imperative that you have an experienced legal team on your side as soon as possible following harm. Kline & Specter, PC is one of the country’s most successful plaintiffs’ law firms. With more than

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common sports-related injuries. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, between 1.6 and 3.8 million sports-related TBIs occur in the United States yearly. While many of these are minor cases, several require surgery, hospitalization, and long-term rehabilitation. Most sports-related TBIs impact children under 16, with

There are certain circumstances under which a sibling may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. However, this right varies from state to state and may come with limitations, such as having to wait for a set period before bringing an action, which can complicate matters. If you have lost a sibling in an accident

There is inherent risk when someone is involved in sports, even those that do not typically involve contact. Because of this, many organized sports organizations and leagues require a liability waiver for participation. However, even if you have signed a waiver, you may still be entitled to seek compensation for a sports injury when negligence is involved.

The holiday season encompassing Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas and New Year’s Eve and Day are some of the most dangerous for drivers and passengers of motor vehicles. Two of the busiest travel periods of the year are the days before and after Thanksgiving and Christmas. During these times, millions of additional vehicles are on the

There are thousands of recalls issued in the United States yearly, many of which result from increased risks of serious or fatal injury to consumers. Most recalls, such as recent examples involving baby swings and rockers and Polaris ATVs, are intended to alert consumers to potential dangers in the hopes of averting further harm. However, the simple act

National School Bus Safety Week is celebrated the third week of each October. This provides an excellent opportunity to revisit safety protocols with your children and help ensure they remain safe on their way to and from school. Nationally, more than 25 million children rely on a bus to travel back and forth from school.

Breast cancer is a pervasive and widespread disease, with 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer estimated to occur in 2022 among women (and 2,710 among men) in the United States in 2022, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Almost 44,000 people will die annually as a result. And the incidence of breast cancer

Midwives are healthcare professionals focusing on pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum care for newborns and mothers. Often holistic in their approach, midwives may assist with alternative birthing arrangements, such as at-home or water births, along with deliveries in medical settings. Midwives focus on low-intervention and low-risk births. In some states, such as New Jersey

For years, active-duty service members could not file a claim against a military hospital or health clinic for medical malpractice because such government facilities were protected by sovereign immunity. But that is not the case any longer. The Feres Doctrine, a 70-year-old court ruling, had blocked members of the military and their families from suing

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the national standards for privacy in health care. Under HIPAA, the sharing of an individual’s medical records or personal health information is limited, placing more control in the hands of patient. HIPAA applies to all forms of communication, including electronic and oral, and covers all medical

The Mamaroo swing and Rockaroo rocker have been on the market for a dozen years for parents trying to keep infants calm and cooing. But it took one horrible incident and another near tragedy to have the maker of the baby product recall millions of the devices. The recall occurred in mid-August after Pittsburgh-based Thorley

The Mamaroo swing and Rockaroo rocker have been on the market for a dozen years for parents trying to keep infants calm and cooing. But it took one horrible incident and another near tragedy to have the maker of the baby product recall millions of the devices. The recall occurred in mid-August after Pittsburgh-based Thorley