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McEldrew Purtell and Dan Purtell Named Finalists in 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards
McEldrew Purtell is proud to announce that the firm has been named a finalist for Law Firm of the Year and Dan Purtell has been named a finalist…
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Is It Worth It to Go to Trial?
Courtroom dramas would have the public believe that every criminal and civil case leads to an explosive trial with twists and turns. The reality is that most cases are decided without ever going to trial. However, if a plaintiff in…
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How To Win a Medical Malpractice Suit
You expect to receive reasonable care when visiting a doctor. Indeed, trust is placed in a doctor’s hands every day by millions of people. But just like the rest of us, doctors make mistakes, and oftentimes those mistakes can result…
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How Much Does a Class Action Lawsuit Cost?
Class action lawsuits are a highly effective way to hold companies responsible for their actions. These cases involve many injured victims with the same or similar harm. Class actions are designed to reduce the costs each individual plaintiff incurs and…
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FMCSA Rules and Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates commercial motor vehicles in the United States. FMCSA rules and regulations include hours of service for drivers, drug and alcohol testing, vehicle testing, and much more. The agency’s accountability and compliance programs…
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Everything You Should Know About FELA Claims
As a hardworking railroad employee, you enjoy many exciting career opportunities but are also exposed to alarming risks. It’s common to suffer minor scrapes, but railroad workers are also vulnerable to broken bones, concussions, or even severe burns. Given these…
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Elements of Class-Action Lawsuits
You’ve undoubtedly heard of class-action lawsuits. You may have even reaped the benefits of one without fully understanding what this type of legal action is or how it works. Despite the media coverage of class-action settlements regarding large companies, there are…
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Elements of a Train Accident Lawsuit
Train accidents can lead to devastating injuries. This catastrophic harm can lead to high medical bills, financial struggles, and severe pain. These accidents are often the result of negligence. You could be owed substantial compensation for your injuries if that…
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Birth Trauma: What Makes the Case?
While pregnant women often anticipate a beautiful and even exciting childbirth experience, they also face the potential of birth trauma. This kind of traumatic event can cause significant harm to the physical and mental health of the mother and child. …
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Semi-Truck vs Car Accident Statistics in the U.S
Motor Vehicle and Semi-Truck Accident Statistics In 2020, the most recent year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published data, there were 35,766 fatal motor vehicle crashes. This fatality rate is equivalent to 17.01 fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers in the…
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How To Choose a Dangerous Drug Law Firm
Dangerous drugs can cause serious harm to you or a family member. Medications meant to help you heal can result in physical or psychological injury, sometimes with long-lasting or permanent effects. You can take action to help repair some of…
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When To Hire a Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Commercial truck accidents are frightening events that can end in death or catastrophic injuries. Commercial truck accidents are frightening events that can end in death or catastrophic injuries. While it is possible to proceed without a lawyer, it’s always in…
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Suing for Placenta Eruption | A Guide
Having a placental eruption is a terrifying thought. This event jeopardizes the health and lives of both the pregnant woman and her unborn child. It can occur in the weeks and even months before your due date. Placental Abruption Defined…
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Common Metabolic Disorders in Newborns
Receiving the diagnosis that your beautiful newborn baby has a metabolic disorder can make you feel like your world is caving in. You likely have numerous questions running through your mind as you try to figure out how this could…
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Chocolate Factory Explosion in Pennsylvania
Around 5 p.m. on March 24th, 2023, an enormous explosion occurred at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania. This deadly incident happened about 60 miles northwest of Philadelphia at an R.M. Palmer Company factory best known for manufacturing chocolate Easter bunnies. …
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TikTok Challenges Leading to Car Thefts: Why the Car Manufacturers Could Be to Blame
They have encouraged millions to set and share goals or to appreciate the beauty of a sunrise, but TikTok challenges — contests on the popular social media site challenging users to upload a video of themselves completing a task —…
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Injured in a Walmart? Why Walmart Lawsuits Are More Common Than You Might Think
You can find just about any product you need in a Walmart, from tires and oil changes to clothing, groceries, and financial services. But you can also be injured there in a variety of ways, from slipping and falling on…