The number of medical malpractice cases in Pennsylvania is apparently continuing to drop, according to recent news reports. There were 1,533 medical malpractice lawsuit filings in the state, in 2009, compared to more than 1,600 the previous year. Compare that to 2,900 medical malpractice lawsuits
With the summer months approaching and more children out of school, residents of Reading, PA who own pools must take extreme precaution in regards to pool safety. If you don’t have a pool on your property, find out if your neighbors do or if there
For any consumer looking for the insurance policy that works best for them, he or she hopes to never actually have a reason to file an insurance claim. However, the unexpected often happens in which consumers should be able to rely on their insurance company
No one ever expects that they will be a witness to acts of fraud, especially illegal activity committed by an employer. Nevertheless, some may assert that an employee who discovers illegal activity in the workplace and fails to report such actions is just as culpable
Many residents in Pennsylvania and throughout the United States have been unable to sell their homes since the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) ended in March. A Philly Burbs story discusses one Harrisburg-area family’s difficulty in selling a house that is situated on a flood
Most parents throughout the U.S. would agree that maintaining a household and taking care of children is a full-time job. While every family composition is different – two parents, single parents, grandparents raising their children’s children, etc. - there can be no set way of
While doctors and nurses balance the pressure of properly diagnosing a condition with the responsibility of saving lives, is administering more tests the answer to preventing mistakes and subsequent malpractice claims? Also, what currently motivates physicians the most in recommending certain tests or even preventative
While several philanthropists donate money and artwork to museums out of the goodness of their hearts, there often is also a tradition of giving, a sense of pride, and at least some incentive in the form of tax deduction. However, with the current ambiguity of
Whether you support or oppose the new health care reform plan, it’s tough to argue that no-cost preventative care as part of a health insurance policy may help improve the finances and well-being of several Americans. A New York Times story discusses how the new
According to a recent LA Times Blog article, the Obama Administration faces at least three major battles regarding how intellectual property laws in the United States are being enforced. The pressure to heighten laws against piracy and initiate other means of intellectual property enforcement comes
