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For over a quarter of a century, our firm has worked in several unique and growing areas of catastrophic personal injury in Philadelphia. To address the many questions and inquiries we receive from clients and referring attorneys, we established our firm blog. Here, we have the opportunity to address those questions, share timely news items, highlight legal trends, and feature stories of actual cases we have handled. If you have questions or feedback, you may comment on any of the posts or contact us directly.

As a reminder, this blog serves an informational purpose only. It should not be construed as legal advice, nor does communication through or because of it mean that a formal lawyer/client relationship has been established.

Fewer Children in ER Due to Medicine Overdose

Fewer kids are visiting the emergency room for accidental poisoning from medication, according to a new U.S. government study. But there are still approximately 59,000 young children being treated for medicine overdoses.

Repeat ER Visits Caused By Lack of Follow-Up

A new study by the University of California, San Francisco reports that crowded emergency departments are dealing with repeat visitors, attributed in part to a lack of access to primary care follow-up and exacerbated by a disconnected health system.

Intrapartum Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

A review of the standardized terminology of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists for assessing heart tracings and how the fetus is tolerating labor.

Case Example: Group B Strep

An expectant mother is diagnosed early in her pregnancy with Group B strep. At 38 weeks, she does not feel well. Is it serious?

How Long Should You Wait in the ER?

The national average from the time a patient walks into the ER and when they walk out again is just over 2 hours. If you are waiting to be admitted, the wait is significantly longer.

House Bill 804

The emergency room physicians of Pennsylvania are asking the state legislature to change the law to increase the burden of proof necessary for a patient to tip the scales in their favor.

Update: Newborn genetic screening

Can a simple blood test not only identify, but actually prevent certain birth defects? Recent studies are promising.