Since the 1980s, the United States healthcare and insurance industries have continued to shape the landscape of medical malpractice lawsuits through a system known as “tort reform.” In 2002, after passing the MCARE Act, Pennsylvania entered the ring of malpractice tort reform with a series of court rulings that framed a new set of rules […]
Over the last several years Pennsylvania has been increasing the penalties associated with drinking and driving – especially for those who have had previous DUIs. Alcohol is involved in over 30% of the traffic fatalities in the state and of those arrested for DUI (49,730 in 2018), about one-third are repeat offenders. In 2018, Senate […]
On June 29, 1967, actress Jayne Mansfield was decapitated when her car struck the rear of a trailer truck and slid under the carriage. Two others, Ronald B. Harrison and Samuel S. Brody, were killed on impact. Her three children, Mickey, Zolton, and Marie (Mariska), were sleeping in the rear seat. They were injured but […]
When a person suffers from a traumatic brain injury, paramedics, nurses, and doctors work together to save lives and prevent as much brain damage as possible. Bruising, torn tissues, and especially bleeding can be fatal. The extensive damage in survivors can cause long-term complications and disability. One of the tools doctors use to prevent a […]
In life, we all go through experiences that make us hold our breath. Getting a call that a loved one was hurt in a car accident is one of those moments. It’s hard to wait patiently to hear the repercussions of the accident. Our Car Accident Attorneys at Dan Doyle Law Group in Philadelphia are […]
Everyone has specific thoughts when they are driving around large commercial trucks on the roadway: “Is this truck safe to drive behind?” or “What if that truck changes lanes while I’m passing it?” It is natural to be wary when driving around large commercial trucks. Though the vast majority of semis and tractor-trailers are perfectly […]
Roads in Philadelphia and other major cities across the US are becoming more congested. People are opting for bicycling as both an economic and an easier way to get around large cities. The Philadelphia bicycle accident attorneys at the Dan Doyle Law Group understand that not all drivers of motor vehicles are willing to share […]
Wrongful death is a great tragedy for everyone involved. Losing a loved one due to someone’s negligence and incompetence when it could have been completely avoided only compounds the loss as well as the financial burdens that go with it. At Dan Doyle Law Group, our wrongful death lawyers in Philadelphia,PA want to discuss a […]
Being involved in a pedestrian collision often results in severe injuries. Pedestrians have very little protection from the force of a vehicle slamming into them, and it is not uncommon for the Philadelphia crosswalk accident attorneys at the Dan Doyle Law Group to help clients who have sustained traumatic injuries as a result of the […]
No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but the reality is those vehicle accidents are not uncommon in and around the Philadelphia area. In many cases, car accident injuries are immediately apparent, and victims seek medical care as soon as possible. However, there are times when various car accident injuries are delayed […]