Exactech implants that have been recalled can pose a substantial risk to your health, resulting in significant pain, a diminished quality of life, and even further surgeries. Worse yet, studies of joint replacement problems have shown that the polyethylene plastic inserts used in Exactech implants have
On March 28, the Pittsburgh City Paper conveyed the results of PennEnvironment’s fracking violations report. During the past eight years, fracking companies operating in Pennsylvania committed more than 4,350 environmental and public health violations. This translates to an average of 1.4 violations per day. The number
On February 1, The Pennsylvania Senate voted 48 to 0 in favor of Senate Bill 261 which would extend the statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims, Philly Voice reported. Under current law, child sex abuse victims can file a criminal lawsuit until 12 years
The Pennsylvania Senate recently voted to approve an amendment that would restrict state regulators from implementing some of the regulations set forth in the Marcellus Shale industry known as Chapter 78a, reported StateImpact. In June 2016, Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill scrapping conventional drilling guidelines
A New Pennsylvania divorce law designed to make lifer for spousal abuse victims will go into effect next month. This law, unanimously passed by the Pennsylvania house, will alleviate certain obstacles that hinder an abused spouse from leaving an abusive partner who will not easily
In 2013, Pennsylvania State Representative Peter J. Daley proposed House Bill 1620, also known as the Responsible Franchise Practices Bill, which would be the first Pennsylvania franchise law. The Responsible Franchise Practices Bill would provide the framework for fair, equitable and responsible franchise practices in Pennsylvania.
Anesthesia is commonly administered to reduce and prevent pain during surgery. Depending on the type of anesthesia given, patients may be sedated during the procedure, given general anesthesia, or they may remain awake while the surgical site is numbed. Failing to properly administer anesthesia can result
Failure to hire an experienced attorney is one of the most common blunders made by those going through the Pennsylvania divorce process. While you can legally represent yourself (known as "pro se" representation) in an effort to save money on legal fees, there are many
When you're injured in a car accident, you need a lawyer on your side who can get justice and maximize recovery for your injuries. But how do you know which lawyer to hire? Use the infographic below to help you select a car accident lawyer best
In January, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) announced it would be reclaiming its right-of-way land in Bristol and Middletown townships. PennDOt will be putting sidewalks along New Falls Road in a response to a persistent mother honoring her son’s memory. PennDot will clear brush from
