More than eight million people are impacted by carpal tunnel syndrome each year. What exactly is this syndrome, what causes it, and how is it treated? Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: The Facts Carpal tunnel syndrome is also known as median nerve compression. The median nerve runs the entire length of the arm and controls sensation and movement in the thumb and [...]
This blog was updated in March of 2022 to reflect the most up-to-date information regarding malpractice claims in Pennsylvania. Is It Too Late For Me To File A Medical Malpractice Lawsuit? "I didn't know my doctor made a mistake." In the past, we've come across many victims of malpractice in Philly who learn of their legal options long after [...]
The attorneys at Schuster Law like to share trusted resources within the local community. In this blog post, we'd like to introduce Dr. Allen Conrad, BS, DC, CSCS of the Montgomery County Chiropractic Center. Dr. Allen Conrad is the owner of Montgomery County Chiropractic Center, located at Gwynedd Corporate Center, 1120 Welsh Road, Suite 110, North Wales, PA 19454. His [...]
The family of 6-year-old Nyon Z Warren has reportedly agreed to a settlement after Nyon was struck and killed in April 2019. The accident took place on Buffalo Road in Erie, Pennsylvania. Van Driver Drove Off After Accident Six-year-old Nyon was crossing Buffalo Rd. near the 1800 block with his brother in April of last year when he was struck [...]
On February 27th, 2020, dozens of parents received a phone call that no parent ever expects or wants to get. An accident had occurred at their child's daycare center, sending several children to the hospital. Woman Crashes Car Into Daycare Center At around 1:30 p.m. in Upper Southampton Township, 17 children were taking their afternoon nap in a classroom at [...]
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration has issued citations to several construction companies, including the interstate homebuilder Toll Brothers, Inc. after investigating a deadly fall on a Media, PA job site. Pennsylvania Man Dies After Falling 20 Feet In 2019, construction workers at a job site in Media, PA were working on framing a building when one of the workers [...]
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its preliminary findings regarding the deadly bus crash that occurred on January 5th, 2020 on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Investigation Into PA Turnpike Bus Crash Continues In the report released by the NTSB, investigators have provided the following details: the bus was traveling through a 70 mph zone, however, a sign prior to [...]
Lima, PA residents who have been injured because of someone else's negligence may want to consider seeking a consultation with a chiropractor. This article, which goes over the history of chiropractic care, the benefits of this type of medical treatment, and local chiropractors, is brought to you by the Lima personal injury attorneys at Schuster Law. Chiropractic Care: The Beginning [...]
Are you a Fitler Square, Philadelphia resident who sustained serious injuries in an accident? Are you now seeking relief from the pain you are experiencing? You may want to consider seeking a consultation with a chiropractor. The Fitler Square workers' compensation attorneys at Schuster Law have seen many clients obtain relief from chiropractic care and have provided this article so [...]
A Philadelphia man has been killed in an industrial accident at a New Jersey processing plant with a history of serious safety violations. Philadelphia Man Killed By Machinery Felipe Rodriguez-Tzon, a 28-year-old man from Philadelphia, was killed at work on Saturday, January 18th, at around 12:30 a.m. Although details have not been provided, responding officers stated that Rodriguez-Tzon was extracted [...]
Five people have died and at least 55 others have been injured in a massive accident on the Pennsylvania Turnpike that involved a tour bus and several other vehicles. Early Morning Bus Crash Kills Five Passengers The accident occurred at around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, January 5th, 2020. The bus, which was carrying 52 passengers, was in Mt. Pleasant on [...]
A Philadelphia family has agreed to a $10.5 million dollar settlement after filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the construction company that was in charge of the site at the time of his death. Construction Worker Killed At Pier 78 Rehab Project On a cold January night in 2016, John Johnson was working as a laborer on the Pier 78 [...]
When someone is hurt on the job it can take weeks, months, or even years to recover. In many cases, an injured worker can benefit from the care that a chiropractor can provide. The workers’ comp lawyers at Schuster Law have seen thousands of clients benefit from chiropractic care and are excited to share this post, discussing the history of [...]
Police and a bomb squad were dispatched to the 400 block of N. 53rd after 911 calls reported that a sanitation worker had been injured in an explosion. What Caused An Explosion In The Back Of A Philadelphia Trash Truck? After the victim of the explosion was transported to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment, the bomb squad began their [...]
This article on the top theaters in the city is brought to you by the best workers comp attorneys in Philadelphia - the team at Schuster Law. Center City Philadelphia is a metropolitan hub that is known for many things including its historic buildings, great restaurants, hospitals, best workplaces, and of course, public parks. The city is also home to [...]
This article on the top-rated chiropractors in Center City Philadelphia is brought to you by the Philly worker's comp lawyers of Schuster Law. Known colloquially as the city of brotherly love, the capital of Pennsylvania is also home to some of the best chiropractors in the nation. We've previous discussed the largest employers in Center City Philly, and today we're [...]
A Pennsylvania judge has reduced the amount that Johnson & Johnson will have to pay out to a medical malpractice plaintiff who alleges that she will be in pain for the rest of their life because of the company's transvaginal mesh implant. Johnson & Johnson Faces Thousands Of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Regarding Transvaginal Mesh In the United States, thousands of [...]
Distracted driving is a serious problem that poses a danger to all drivers on the road. With the goal of mitigating distracted driving accidents, the Department of Transportation of the State of Pennsylvania has made it illegal to text while driving, noting that phones are one of the biggest causes of such auto accidents. Unfortunately, accidents caused by distracted drivers, [...]
Three people were killed in a head-on collision in Montgomery County and their surviving family members are looking for answers. Police Officer Witnessed Accident On Intersection At Ridge Pike According to the police, the crash occurred at around 11:50 p.m. at the intersection of Ridge Pike, Chemical Road, North Lane, and Colwell Road. Just prior to the accident, an on-duty [...]
There are literally thousands of different types of accidents that can occur and that can cause serious harm to the victims that are involved. While many injuries can impact a victim’s quality of life, one of the most debilitating is a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), [...]
After years of fighting for justice, a Pennsylvania family will finally be receiving the $41 million that they were awarded in 2016. $41 Million Awarded To Family Of Child With Brain Injury The initial lawsuit was filed after the parents of a newborn boy discovered that the actions his doctor took during his birth caused him permanent harm. The legal [...]
When a family chooses a nursing home for their loved one to live in, they trust that the staff with treat the resident with care. The last thing that anyone would anticipate is that nude photos of their elderly loved one would be circulated on social media. Yet that is exactly what one family is claiming happened. Lawsuit Alleges Nursing [...]
There has been a construction boom in Philadelphia and construction workers are in high demand. Unfortunately, this also means that there will likely be a rise in the number of construction accidents. Where can injured construction workers obtain the compensation they will need to pay for medical bills and lost wages? Why Should I Sue When Workers' Comp Exists? [...]
A 25-year-old man from Warrington, Pennsylvania has been arrested after a fatal six-car crash on Bustleton Ave. Shekhroz Mamaatkulov has been charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, aggravated assault by vehicle, and recklessly endangering another person. Married Couple Killed In Multiple Car Crash On April 20th, 2019, Mamaatkulov was traveling at high speeds and crashed into a Lexus that [...]
A Brooklyn man has been arrested and brought back to Pennsylvania to face charges that have been filed against him regarding an accident he allegedly caused last April. Truck Carrying Watermelons Crashes, 1 Killed & 1 Injured On April 28th, 2018, Leytong Peralta-Olivo was driving a large tractor-trailer full of watermelons. He attempted to take exit 19 off of [...]
You’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property and now you have realized that you may not be able to afford the medical care you require. You may not have previously considered filing a slip and fall lawsuit, you may feel like it’s an extreme step to take, but legal action may be the [...]
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Sept. 21 that a woman who was in a same-sex, unmarried relationship with the biological mother of a boy conceived through artificial insemination is not legally the boy’s parent and is not entitled to partial child custody. The ruling, set forth in an opinion written by Justice Sallie Updyke Mundy, is based upon [...]
