Monthly Archives: June 2020
Can You File a Zantac (Ranitidine) Lawsuit if You Have Cancer?
In April 2020, the Food and Drug Administration issued an immediate request to remove all ranitidine medications, including Zantac, from the market. The FDA’s recall came after researchers had found that ranitidine drugs contain dangerous ingredients that increase the risks of cancer. If you have been diagnosed with cancer after taking Zantac or other… Read More »
COVID-19: Pennsylvania Grants Civil Immunity to Healthcare Providers and Nursing Homes
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has provided legal protection to medical professionals and healthcare practitioners against liability for good faith actions during the coronavirus pandemic. The governor signed an executive order providing civil immunity to professionals in hospitals and nursing homes in Pennsylvania. The executive order is intended to supplement Pennsylvania’s disaster declaration, which suspended… Read More »
Pennsylvania Suspends On-Site Inspection in Nursing Homes During the COVID-19 Pandemic
As coronavirus-related deaths increase across Pennsylvania, nursing homes in the state have less state and federal oversight. In fact, even facilities cited repeatedly for failing to protect their residents against infections and communicable diseases are not being inspected during the coronavirus pandemic. With restrictions on visitation from family members, nursing home residents are more… Read More »
ATV Accidents in Pennsylvania: Fault and Compensation
All-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, are three- or four-wheeled motorized vehicles that are used for a variety of purposes, including: Work on farms and ranches; Recreational use (for fun); and For rescue purposes on rough terrain. Unfortunately, ATVs are also inherently dangerous when used for off-road riding and rugged terrain because these motorized vehicles can… Read More »
