Understanding Foot and Ankle Injuries, Part II
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
My last article was the first of a series of articles that will address certain common ankle injuries as well as some common foot injuries. I focused on osteochondral defects and peroneal tendon injuries. This week I will focus on tarsal tunnel syndrome.
Understanding Details of Foot and Ankle Injuries
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
In an earlier article, I addressed ankle ligament injuries. I plan on continuing with a series of articles that will address certain common ankle tendon injuries as well as some common foot injuries.
To Incur Liability for Dog Bite, Landlord Must Know of Danger
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
A Pennsylvania Superior Court panel has ruled that a landlord does not have responsibility for a child's injury from being bitten by a tenant's dog because the landlord had no knowledge of any dangerous propensities the dog might have had.
Understanding Diagnostic Testing
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
All personal injury attorneys will routinely encounter diagnostic test results in their practice. A diagnostic test is any type of medical test designed to aid in the detection of a disease or injury. Generally, attorneys will rely on experts to interpret the test results and create a report. This article is the first of a series of articles that will focus on understanding the terminology in those reports and the limitations and advantages of certain diagnostic tests.
Functional Capacity Evaluations a Crucial Skill in Personal Injury Practice
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
An often encountered test in the personal injury setting is a functional capacity evaluation. In order to properly conduct a cross-examination in a personal injury or workers' compensation setting, the plaintiffs attorney must understand the nature of the test and its purpose.
Cross-Examining the 'Panel Physician' in Workers' Comp Cases
The Legal Intelligencer
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
It now appears inevitable that, after a long battle in the General Assembly, Gov. Tom Corbett will soon sign into law the "Fair Share Act," which changes Pennsylvania's court-made law on joint and several liability in third-party personal injury matters to favor defendants over victims.
