Last updated 22 days ago
Slip and fall accidents are quite common and can result in serious injuries. These accidents fall within a category known as premises liability.
Premises liability refers to the fact that a land or business owner has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect any individuals who are invited onto the premises from dangerous conditions. While a property owner is not required to guarantee the safety of others, he or she may be required to take certain precautions. The mere existence of a dangerous condition that may cause a slip and fall accident may not be enough to establish liability. Rather, it must have been reasonable for the owner to have discovered the situation. For more information, watch this video.
Have you been injured in a slip and fall accident on another person’s property? You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, so contact Alfred V. Altopiedi, P.C., in Media, PA today. Call our law offices at (610) 628-3035 to speak with a skilled injury lawyer.
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Last updated 28 days ago
More than 80% of adults in the United States take at least one medication and nearly 30% take five or more, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports. These are in addition to medications given for short-term issues when a patient is admitted to the emergency room or hospital. With such frequent use of medications, it is not surprising that medication errors occur. What may be surprising is that 700,000 emergency department visits and 120,000 hospitalizations annually are attributed to adverse drug events, some of which may constitute medical malpractice.
Types of Mistakes
There is a wide variety of mistakes that can occur when it comes to medications. For example, errors of omission involve failing to give the patient the proper medication he or she needs. Other types of mistakes include miscalculating medication dosages, prescribing the wrong medication, filling the wrong prescription, injecting the wrong dosage or type of medication in an IV, and more.
Common Injuries
The good news is that many medication errors are harmless or caught before the medication has a chance to have an effect. The bad news is that when medication errors do cause harm, they can cause serious illness or death. Medication errors can result in the loss of an unborn child, lead to seizures, cause allergic reactions, and inflict many other injuries ranging in severity.
Potential Accountability
The individuals or companies that can be accountable vary depending on the circumstances of the error. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and hospitals are all commonly held liable if a medication error is made due to negligence or recklessness.
Medication errors are a form of medical malpractice. If you or a loved one has been harmed, now is the time to contact a lawyer with experience handling these types of cases. At Alfred V. Altopiedi, P.C., we have been helping victims with catastrophic injuries for more than 25 years. Call our Media, PA office at (610) 544-1800 to schedule a consultation with a medical malpractice lawyer.
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The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 1 month ago
Unintentional accidents can occur in a variety of circumstances, from the roadway to your workplace, and can cause serious injuries. The following links will provide more information about the topics addressed in our recent blogs, including auto accident and product defect claims.
To learn more about your rights or to speak with an experienced injury lawyer in Media, PA, call Alfred V. Altopiedi, P.C. at (610) 544-1800. Our skilled and passionate attorneys are ready to handle your case.
Disclaimer:
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Last updated 1 month ago
If you are injured by a product you used as directed, you may be able to file a lawsuit for the defective product. This option allows you to receive compensation for your injuries and damages. Continue reading and consult an injury lawyer to determine whether you may have grounds to file a product defect claim.
What Constitutes a Defect?
There are three categories of product defects: design, manufacturing, and marketing. In products with a design defect, the product is flawed before it is even created. If there is a design defect, an entire line of products is deemed to be unreasonably dangerous. In comparison, a product with a manufacturing defect may only involve a single faulty product. In this case, the design itself was safe but there was a mistake in the production process that led to a flaw. The third category involves a failure to provide adequate warnings or instructions that lead to the improper use of the product.
What Are the Possible Legal Claims?
There are several theories under which you may be able to recover damages for a defective product. These include negligence, strict liability, or a breach of warranty claim. A negligence claim requires you to prove that the defendant failed to exercise reasonable care. In a strict liability claim, you are not required to show fault to receive compensation for your injuries. If you file a breach of warranty suit, you are claiming that the seller failed to fulfill the terms of a promise or representation made about the product.
Have you been injured by a defective product? Contact an injury lawyer to learn more about your rights and options. In Media, PA, you can rely on Alfred V. Altopiedi, P.C. if you have been seriously injured. We are knowledgeable and experienced at helping clients receive the compensation they deserve, so call us today at (610) 544-1800.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
Last updated 1 month ago
Construction accidents can cause extensive injuries, and more than 800 construction workers die each year in the United States while on the job. Workers who are struck by vehicles and heavy equipment constitute the majority of injured workers.
As this video explains, the majority of construction accidents can be prevented. Employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace and require proper safety equipment on site. In the example seen in this video, a surveyor is spray painting the ground near a driver who is operating heavy equipment. There is no internal traffic control plan, no spotter, and no back-up alarm. This scenario is all too common at many worksites and such lack of planning can easily lead to injury.
OSHA safety standards can mean the difference between life and death. If you have been injured in a construction accident, contact Alfred V. Altopiedi, P.C. Call our Media, PA, office at (610) 544-1800 to schedule a consultation with an experienced injury lawyer.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.
