Michael P. Malvey Personal Injury Law Blog

Most individuals working for Pennsylvania companies have the right to receive workers’ compensation benefits if they suffer on-the-job injuries or incur work-related illnesses or medical conditions—regardless of fault.  The workers’ compensation system typically provides an efficient means of caring for workplace injuries, particularly when employees can notify employer representatives to assist at the time of injury.

As with any injury claim, employers or... Read More

While injury at the hands of a medical practitioner does not automatically translate to medical malpractice, the law establishes a basic standard of care.  When a healthcare provider fails to meet these standards and causes injury to patients, medical malpractice litigation may be the best option for victims of medical negligence.

Anyone can suffer significant injury or loss due to a reduced standard of care by surgeons, physicians, dentists, hospitals, pharmacists, or any other... Read More

Lawsuits typically represent the most stressful and lengthy option when pursuing a personal injury claim, but they also can provide the most complete compensation.  The majority of personal injury cases involve either insurance claims or negotiated settlements with opposing attorneys out of court.  Deciding when to sue for personal injury involves analyzing both the extent of your expenses and your ability to handle the pressure of a courtroom trial.

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After going through the pain and stress of an accident, many people choose to take the path of least resistance, such as an insurance claim, when pursuing compensation from parties who caused the accident.  The average individual may believe an insurance settlement provides the needed compensation—until learning of the full monetary costs that can result from an accident.

Whether you suffer any type of injury in Philadelphia, Harrisburg, or throughout Pennsylvania, skilled... Read More

Seeking compensation for medical malpractice

A patient has legal rights when clinical negligence results in his or her injury, or worsened condition. In order to recover damages sustained due to clinical negligence, you need to determine whether malpractice was committed first. In order to do this, you must establish that the negligent act directly caused your injury. Therefore, you should ask yourself the following questions:

For over 60 years, the Philadelphia injury attorneys and staff at Galfand Berger, LLP have been fierce advocates for our clients and the communities we serve. That’s why, time after time, people trust their matters to our firm.  And that’s why, this summer, we are gladly participating in  “Cooking Up Justice,”  an event that benefits Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief... Read More

With the summer driving season in full swing, the attorneys at Galfand Berger want to provide you with some useful tips if the unexpected happens and you are involved in a car accident.  Remember to:

Galfand Berger’s team of... Read More