What is Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD)? During labor and delivery, a baby has to pass through the narrow opening in the mother’s pelvis. Cephalopelvic Disproportion (CPD) is a condition where the baby has trouble getting through the birth canal because of the size of the baby’s head, the baby’s position, or the size or shape of […]
What is a Toxic Tort? A “toxic tort” is a legal term that refers to the harm caused by toxic substances. A tort is a wrongful act that is treated differently than a crime. Instead of the wrongdoer being prosecuted in a criminal court and maybe getting fined or sent to jail, the wrongdoer is […]
In Pennsylvania, many people ride buses for transportation. Bus accidents are much more common than people might think. In 2019, the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports that there were 73,930 bus accidents in the U.S. All types of buses can be involved in collisions and cause injuries and fatalities to people both on and […]
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a condition caused by damage to parts of the brain that affect movement and coordination. The brain damage usually happens before or during birth but can also occur shortly after birth. Cerebral palsy may be mild, moderate, or severe. Symptoms vary depending on what parts of the brain were damaged, but […]
If you are involved in a lawsuit, you and your attorney have to prove certain things. In a personal injury auto accident lawsuit where you are suing another driver, one of the things you usually need to prove is that the other driver was negligent and that the negligence caused or contributed to the accident. […]