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Erie Medical Mistake Lawyers 535 Million Verdict For Facial Deformity

November 11, 2010

November 12, 2010 — A delay in the diagnosis of facial cancer caused the cancer to spread, resulting in more invasive treatment and long term risk, a jury found on September 29, 2010 in Reed v. Rhodes (C.P. Delaware County September 29, 2010). Kimberly Reed went to her dermatologist with a lesion on her face and asked him to remove…

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Erie Injury Lawyers Pennsylvania Rescue Doctrine

November 9, 2010

November 10, 2010, ERIE, PA — Pennsylvania’s rescue doctrine is a rule that allows rescuers who are injured to recover compensation from the negligent person who caused the peril in the first place. In order for the rule to apply, it must be shown that: 1). The defendant negligently caused a dangerous situation; 2). The person requiring rescue was either…

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Venango County Car Accident Lawyer Rouseville Man Injured On Route 8

November 7, 2010

November 8, 2010, Oil City, PA — A Rouseville man was injured in a Venango County car accident on Route 8 Saturday. Eric D. Krupitzer, 34, was reportedly northbound on Route 8 when he went off the road at about 2 a.m. Saturday and struck a guide rail, according to police. No other vehicles were involved in the accident. Mr.…

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Erie Medical Malpractice Lawyers Doctors Paid To Plug Products

November 7, 2010

November 8, 2010, ERIE, PA — The Erie Times published a story today about some local doctors who are paid by pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers. Doctors protest that there is no conflict of interest posed by these payments and that, even though they’re paid tens of thousands of dollars, the money has no impact on their decisions about…

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Erie Dog Bite Lawyers Officials Looking For Dangerous Dogs

November 7, 2010

November 8, 2010, ERIE, PA — Today’s Erie Times ran a story on the region’s dangerous dogs. Recent changes in Pennsylvania’s dog laws coupled with the region’s above average rate of dog attacks has local officials looking for dangerous dogs and their owners. As the story explains, “dangerous dog” is a legal term. It doesn’t just mean a dog who…

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Erie Lawyer Honored By American College Of Trial Lawyers

November 6, 2010

November 7, 2010, ERIE, PA — Erie lawyer W. Patrick Delaney was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers this year, an honor that is extended only by invitation to trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and who have built a reputation for civility, collegiality and ethics. Named “Mover of the Week” in the Erie Times…

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Erie Lawyers Hulk Hogan Debacle Offers Lessons For Pa Consumers

November 5, 2010

Pennsylvania consumers can learn a few things from Hulk Hogan’s troubles with lawyers, lawsuits and insurance companies. A car accident is the event that started it all for the pro wrestling star but the origins of his problems can be traced to a time long before the car accident. Hulk’s fundamental problems were some bad choices in buying car insurance…

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