Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) August 24, 2009 -- For the second year, Evan Y. Liu, M.D., J.D., of the Philadelphia personal injury law firm Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig provided minority college students with an inside look at the practice of law during Widener University School of Law's Jurist Academy summer program. On June 8, 2009, Liu presented a seminar on "pathways to a career in law - a glimpse from a non-traditional student," to the rising juniors, who hailed from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in U.S. law schools. The goal of the annual Jurist Academy program is to increase participation of underrepresented groups in law school by breaking down educational and informational barriers and facilitating exposure to legal career options. A former emergency physician, Dr. Liu concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and product liability."I am pleased to participate in a program that encourages minority students to consider law school and subsequent legal careers," said Dr. Liu. "Widener is to be commended for reaching out to these students, who benefit greatly from an in-depth look at our profession as well as the process of applying to and enjoying success in law school."
Dr. Liu serves as co-chair of the Community Outreach Committee of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania. He is an active member of the American Health Lawyers Association, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (formerly the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association), the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. A 2006 graduate of Widener Law, Dr. Liu regularly serves as a guest lecturer at the school, addressing topics such as the MCARE and Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor acts, patient safety, medical malpractice and the effects of malpractice litigation on physician behavior.
Prior to being admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Dr. Liu practiced emergency medicine in the Delaware Valley for 15 years. He was also a board certified family practitioner, the assistant director of Delaware County Memorial Hospital's emergency department and a clinical assistant professor of emergency medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
2 missing oil workers found, 1 hurt in fire near Pittsburgh
1 worker found injured at Pitt Penn Oil Co. factory after fire started due to a spill.
Fire rescue reported East Deer Township oil company had a spill that caught fire injuring 1 worker.
East Deer Township, PA (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) — An oil spill burst into flames near a factory in Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh where emergency correspondents quickly arrived at the scene to locate two employees that were nowhere to be found, announced the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Officials reported to the scene Thursday morning when the fire began around 11:30 a.m. in the morning announced Allegheny responders. The fire was started at the oil company factory Pitt Penn Oil Co. located in East Deer Township. Investigators reported that company’s phone line at the plant was disconnected. A few of the products that Pitt Penn Oil Co. took inventory of are anti-freeze, motor vehicle oil, and many other liquids that motor vehicles require for maintenance.
The first Fire Rescue responders to the fire learned that it had started due to the oil spill. Police investigators have yet to determine the cause of the spill, which fueled the fire to grow and spread to the walls damaging the factory. Police reported that the two workers that were missing were located and that one of them was injured.
Emergency medical services (EMS) took the man, whose identity has not been released, Alle-Kiski Medical Center to be treated by doctors and nurses. The conditions of the men are not known. Investigators continue to figure out what caused the dangerous spill.
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Fire rescue reported East Deer Township oil company had a spill that caught fire injuring 1 worker.
East Deer Township, PA (NewYorkInjuryNews.com) — An oil spill burst into flames near a factory in Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh where emergency correspondents quickly arrived at the scene to locate two employees that were nowhere to be found, announced the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Officials reported to the scene Thursday morning when the fire began around 11:30 a.m. in the morning announced Allegheny responders. The fire was started at the oil company factory Pitt Penn Oil Co. located in East Deer Township. Investigators reported that company’s phone line at the plant was disconnected. A few of the products that Pitt Penn Oil Co. took inventory of are anti-freeze, motor vehicle oil, and many other liquids that motor vehicles require for maintenance.
The first Fire Rescue responders to the fire learned that it had started due to the oil spill. Police investigators have yet to determine the cause of the spill, which fueled the fire to grow and spread to the walls damaging the factory. Police reported that the two workers that were missing were located and that one of them was injured.
Emergency medical services (EMS) took the man, whose identity has not been released, Alle-Kiski Medical Center to be treated by doctors and nurses. The conditions of the men are not known. Investigators continue to figure out what caused the dangerous spill.
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Monday, September 28, 2009
Lawyer connected to 'hoax mom' sued
A Warminster man is suing attorney Debbie Carlitz, saying the lawyer, who employed so-called "hoax mom" Bonnie Sweeten, stole his $100,000 car crash settlement.
The alleged fraud happened while Sweeten was working in the office. Carlitz's attorney refused to say more, citing the ongoing FBI investigation.
According to the lawsuit, filed Monday in Bucks County court in Doylestown, Theodore Klein hired Carlitz to represent him following a December 2007 car accident. He said she negotiated a personal injury settlement with his insurance company, and that the company gave Carlitz a check for $100,000 in September 2008.
Both Klein's and Carlitz's names were on the check, according to the lawsuit. Klein said Carlitz cashed the check "purportedly signed" by him.
"Plaintiff...never saw the settlement check nor was he ever aware that a settlement check had been issued," the suit reads.
The suit says Carlitz called Klein in June 2009 and informed him about the settlement, but says he hasn't received any money.
Klein is accusing Carlitz of professional negligence and breach of contract, and is asking the courts to force Carlitz to pay him back. His attorney, Jeffrey Michels, was not available for comment on Monday afternoon.
Carlitz's lawyer, Ellen Brotman, said she had not seen the lawsuit and could not comment on it. But she insisted that Carlitz was not to blame.
"Categorically, Debbie Carlitz has never wrongfully taken a penny of her clients' money," Brotman said. "As to what happened in Mr. Klein's case, I believe the matter is being investigated by state and federal authorities, and it would be inappropriate for me to comment further."
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The alleged fraud happened while Sweeten was working in the office. Carlitz's attorney refused to say more, citing the ongoing FBI investigation.
According to the lawsuit, filed Monday in Bucks County court in Doylestown, Theodore Klein hired Carlitz to represent him following a December 2007 car accident. He said she negotiated a personal injury settlement with his insurance company, and that the company gave Carlitz a check for $100,000 in September 2008.
Both Klein's and Carlitz's names were on the check, according to the lawsuit. Klein said Carlitz cashed the check "purportedly signed" by him.
"Plaintiff...never saw the settlement check nor was he ever aware that a settlement check had been issued," the suit reads.
The suit says Carlitz called Klein in June 2009 and informed him about the settlement, but says he hasn't received any money.
Klein is accusing Carlitz of professional negligence and breach of contract, and is asking the courts to force Carlitz to pay him back. His attorney, Jeffrey Michels, was not available for comment on Monday afternoon.
Carlitz's lawyer, Ellen Brotman, said she had not seen the lawsuit and could not comment on it. But she insisted that Carlitz was not to blame.
"Categorically, Debbie Carlitz has never wrongfully taken a penny of her clients' money," Brotman said. "As to what happened in Mr. Klein's case, I believe the matter is being investigated by state and federal authorities, and it would be inappropriate for me to comment further."
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Monday, July 20, 2009
Police Related Car Accidents Are Increasing In Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Bulletin published an article on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 noting that police related auto accidents have claimed many victims on Philadelphia streets. So the Police Academy is boosting efforts to curb the number of crashes and save lives.
At the experienced Philadelphia car accident law firm of Reiff and Bily, we are all too familiar with car accidents caused by careless police chases or other police car involvement. According to the statistics released, last year there were 731 police vehicle accidents compared to 710 in 2007 and 625 in 2006.
Recently the experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyers at Reiff and Bily undertook representation of the estate of an innocent uninvolved driver killed during a high speed police chase. Our unsuspecting decedent exercised the right-of-way to enter an intersection when she was broadsided by the vehicle being chased by police. The “jaws of life” were required to extract this beloved grandmother from her vehicle. As a direct rsult of the horrific collision caused by the police initiated high-speed chase, our decedent sustained catastrophic injuries which ultimately resulted in her untimely wrongful death.
Catastrophic and fatal accidents can raise questions about the propriety of the underlying chase and conformity to the applicable law. We salute the efforts of the Philadelphia Police for initiating the Advanced Mobile Operations Simulator (AMOS) training program in recognition of the increasing problem of police vehicle related accidents and we hope that similar preventable accidents will be avoided in the future.
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At the experienced Philadelphia car accident law firm of Reiff and Bily, we are all too familiar with car accidents caused by careless police chases or other police car involvement. According to the statistics released, last year there were 731 police vehicle accidents compared to 710 in 2007 and 625 in 2006.
Recently the experienced Philadelphia car accident lawyers at Reiff and Bily undertook representation of the estate of an innocent uninvolved driver killed during a high speed police chase. Our unsuspecting decedent exercised the right-of-way to enter an intersection when she was broadsided by the vehicle being chased by police. The “jaws of life” were required to extract this beloved grandmother from her vehicle. As a direct rsult of the horrific collision caused by the police initiated high-speed chase, our decedent sustained catastrophic injuries which ultimately resulted in her untimely wrongful death.
Catastrophic and fatal accidents can raise questions about the propriety of the underlying chase and conformity to the applicable law. We salute the efforts of the Philadelphia Police for initiating the Advanced Mobile Operations Simulator (AMOS) training program in recognition of the increasing problem of police vehicle related accidents and we hope that similar preventable accidents will be avoided in the future.
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Monday, July 13, 2009
Pennsylvania's Statute of Limitations for Dog Bite Cases
Statutes of limitations restrict the time period that a person can file a lawsuit. These statutes not only vary by state, but they also vary by cause of action. The following guide provides limitations periods for each state, but only for particular causes of action; specifically, those related to personal injury, medical malpractice, and products liability claims. The sections discussing special rules for minors only apply to the causes of action listed for that particular state.
A cause of action for wrongful death accrues on the date of death and must be filed within two years of that date.
Personal Injury Actions
A personal injury action must be filed within two years of the date when the injury occurred. In Pennsylvania, personal injury actions include medical malpractice and products liability claims. Pennsylvania does, however, have a "discovery rule," which, in limited cases, extends the time for filing a personal injury action. Under this rule, the statute of limitations will begin to run at the time the plaintiff knows, or should have known, that he or she was injured and that the injury was caused by another's conduct.
Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of wrongful death, an "unemancipated minor" must file suit within two years of his or her 18th birthday. An "unemancipated minor" is a person under 18 who is not totally self-supporting. In cases where the minor is emancipated, or totally self-supporting, at the time of the injury, he or she must file suit within two years of the date when the injury occurred.
Wrongful Death
A cause of action for wrongful death accrues on the date of death and must be filed within two years of that date.
Personal Injury Actions
A personal injury action must be filed within two years of the date when the injury occurred. In Pennsylvania, personal injury actions include medical malpractice and products liability claims. Pennsylvania does, however, have a "discovery rule," which, in limited cases, extends the time for filing a personal injury action. Under this rule, the statute of limitations will begin to run at the time the plaintiff knows, or should have known, that he or she was injured and that the injury was caused by another's conduct.
Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of wrongful death, an "unemancipated minor" must file suit within two years of his or her 18th birthday. An "unemancipated minor" is a person under 18 who is not totally self-supporting. In cases where the minor is emancipated, or totally self-supporting, at the time of the injury, he or she must file suit within two years of the date when the injury occurred.
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A cause of action for wrongful death accrues on the date of death and must be filed within two years of that date.
Personal Injury Actions
A personal injury action must be filed within two years of the date when the injury occurred. In Pennsylvania, personal injury actions include medical malpractice and products liability claims. Pennsylvania does, however, have a "discovery rule," which, in limited cases, extends the time for filing a personal injury action. Under this rule, the statute of limitations will begin to run at the time the plaintiff knows, or should have known, that he or she was injured and that the injury was caused by another's conduct.
Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of wrongful death, an "unemancipated minor" must file suit within two years of his or her 18th birthday. An "unemancipated minor" is a person under 18 who is not totally self-supporting. In cases where the minor is emancipated, or totally self-supporting, at the time of the injury, he or she must file suit within two years of the date when the injury occurred.
Wrongful Death
A cause of action for wrongful death accrues on the date of death and must be filed within two years of that date.
Personal Injury Actions
A personal injury action must be filed within two years of the date when the injury occurred. In Pennsylvania, personal injury actions include medical malpractice and products liability claims. Pennsylvania does, however, have a "discovery rule," which, in limited cases, extends the time for filing a personal injury action. Under this rule, the statute of limitations will begin to run at the time the plaintiff knows, or should have known, that he or she was injured and that the injury was caused by another's conduct.
Special Rules for Minors
Except in cases of wrongful death, an "unemancipated minor" must file suit within two years of his or her 18th birthday. An "unemancipated minor" is a person under 18 who is not totally self-supporting. In cases where the minor is emancipated, or totally self-supporting, at the time of the injury, he or she must file suit within two years of the date when the injury occurred.
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Monday, July 6, 2009
Sometimes you just need help… Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer: Do You Need One?
Have you ever heard the term ambulance chasers? Most people haven’t, because it is a term that is being used less frequently than in the past. The reason for this is because people all over the area are enjoying the services of accident or personal injury lawyers in Philadelphia. They are using these kinds of lawyers to both sure those responsible for the injuries and also to defend yourself if you were the one responsible.
It is becoming much more common to use a personal injury lawyer when you have been in a car accident. The reason being is that insurance companies are refusing to pay reasonable medical expenses and other charges for those involved in a car accident. The sad part is, they will only really pay up if a lawsuit is brought against them.
Anytime you are finding yourself in need of a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer, it is good to find one that specializes in the exact type of case that they will be handling. This is no exception for personal injury lawyers.
There are many of these lawyers who have sprung up from the woodwork over the years because they realize that they can make a quick buy by suing on behalf of clients and quickly settling. However, real cases that are actually brought to trial take much more time and are much more difficult than that.
What they don’t realize is, there is often heaps and piles of medical paperwork for them to sort through. Also, insurance companies will fight 100% of the lawsuits that are brought against them. This means that they lawyer will need to be mentally and physically ready for battle.
Be on the look out for personal injury lawyers that want to settle as quickly as possible. These types of lawyers are probably not looking out for the best interest of their clients. When you are sitting down with the lawyer, make sure you ask them about their experience they have in defending individuals in such cases. Also make sure to never, ever be quick to sign a settlement offer that is given to you.
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It is becoming much more common to use a personal injury lawyer when you have been in a car accident. The reason being is that insurance companies are refusing to pay reasonable medical expenses and other charges for those involved in a car accident. The sad part is, they will only really pay up if a lawsuit is brought against them.
Anytime you are finding yourself in need of a Philadelphia personal injury lawyer, it is good to find one that specializes in the exact type of case that they will be handling. This is no exception for personal injury lawyers.
There are many of these lawyers who have sprung up from the woodwork over the years because they realize that they can make a quick buy by suing on behalf of clients and quickly settling. However, real cases that are actually brought to trial take much more time and are much more difficult than that.
What they don’t realize is, there is often heaps and piles of medical paperwork for them to sort through. Also, insurance companies will fight 100% of the lawsuits that are brought against them. This means that they lawyer will need to be mentally and physically ready for battle.
Be on the look out for personal injury lawyers that want to settle as quickly as possible. These types of lawyers are probably not looking out for the best interest of their clients. When you are sitting down with the lawyer, make sure you ask them about their experience they have in defending individuals in such cases. Also make sure to never, ever be quick to sign a settlement offer that is given to you.
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Monday, June 29, 2009
Pennsylvania Part Of Effort To Decrease Distracted Driving
It was reported in a recent CNN.com article, How To Avoid A Ticket For 'Talking And Driving', that distracted drivers cause 80% of all motor vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway Transportation Administration. The article states that police officers can issue tickets in 6 states for driving while using a cell phone. Pennsylvania is one of 6 other states that has enacted this law by jurisdictions, and currently has active statewide legislation. According to the law enacted in California, and hopefully to be adopted by Pennsylvania and the other 20 states with active legislation, you can only talk on the cell phone if there is an emergency. You can use a Bluetooth or other earpiece, while driving, but you can not cover both ears. If you are under 18, you can not use a cell phone or any earpiece device while driving. The first offense carries a $20 fine and subsequent offenses carry a $50 fine.
I would hope that Pennsylvania's legislature would see the benefit of reducing traffic accidents by a significant amount if the laws prohibit the use of cell phones and wireless devices. All too often you see that driver who fails to proceed through the light when it turns green, or fails to move in traffic when it opens up, only to realize that they are busy texting or dialing a number.
Should you become the unfortunate victim of one of these traffic accidents, and would like to discuss your legal rights, please contact Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, P.C., for a free consultation.
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I would hope that Pennsylvania's legislature would see the benefit of reducing traffic accidents by a significant amount if the laws prohibit the use of cell phones and wireless devices. All too often you see that driver who fails to proceed through the light when it turns green, or fails to move in traffic when it opens up, only to realize that they are busy texting or dialing a number.
Should you become the unfortunate victim of one of these traffic accidents, and would like to discuss your legal rights, please contact Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, P.C., for a free consultation.
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Monday, June 22, 2009
Pennsylvania Winter Driving Tips
With the fast approaching, winter storm season, Penn Dot has issued a Winter Driving Guide that is worth looking at if you intend to utilize your motor vehicle during these winter months. Some obvious areas of concern are the mechanical aspects of the vehicle. It states that a motorist should make sure that the fluid levels are filled, the wipers and lights are working, and the tires are properly inflated and in good condition. It also addresses the "emergency kit" that every vehicle should have, and it includes some of the following items: flashlight with batteries, cell phone (not to be used while driving), jumper cables, blankets and other warm clothing, to name a few. Finally, some of the "driving tips" include keeping the gas tank at least half full, keeping a further distance from other cars, beware of "black ice", and using extra caution on bridges. Another important tip, and one that is a law in Pennsylvania, is to clear ice and snow from the roof of your vehicle. If the ice or snow, from your vehicle, strikes another vehicle or person, and causes injury or death, you could be ticketed.
The Winter Driving Guide is a list of "common sense" items that many of us do not utilize when driving in the winter months. The few minutes it would take to stock your vehicle or that of a loved one, could make the difference. We at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, P.C., wish you and yours a wonderful holiday, and safe traveling!
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The Winter Driving Guide is a list of "common sense" items that many of us do not utilize when driving in the winter months. The few minutes it would take to stock your vehicle or that of a loved one, could make the difference. We at Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo, P.C., wish you and yours a wonderful holiday, and safe traveling!
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Monday, June 8, 2009
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers
Accidents happen in Philadelphia all the time, especially since it is the most populated city in Pennsylvania and the fifth most populated city in the United States. Unfortunately, many of these accidents result in serious injury or death to an innocent victim and many times, these accidents were caused by the negligence of another. In other words, these accidents could have been prevented. If you or someone close to you has been hurt because someone else was careless, the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at the law offices of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. are here to help.
Have you or a loved one suffered from any type of Personal Injury due to the negligence of another party? Contact the Philadelphia personal injury lawyers at Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. today!
Simply put, a personal injury can be explained as any situation or circumstance wherein you feel a physical and/or mental injury has occurred. Hundreds of thousands of individuals in the United States are personally injured and have a right to file a claim against the individual, company, or party that is liable for the personal injury.
There are many different aspects of Philadelphia personal injury law, which include but are not limited to:
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