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A production of WRNB-FM radio in Philadelphia, Court Radio is brought to you each week by the law offices of Silvers, Langsam & Weitzman, P.C., known throughout the Philadelphia area as MyPhillyLawyer.
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to media star Quincy Harris about social media, working for himself, and more!
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about a wide range of topics, and answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Yvette Mitchell, a Tax Manager at Redcross, Martin & Associates, about changes to the tax laws, and how it will impact us for this year’s tax filing.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks about current events, and answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Jack Meyers of AMC Funding Corporation about mortgages, refinancing a home, and more.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talk about gun laws and the differences on a county, state and federal level. Later, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about what to do when there is a storm coming to your city. Later, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about the devastating house fire that occurred in Northern Philadelphia on January 5th. Later, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about holiday parties at the house, and later answer legal questions from callers.
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On August 8, 2021, a Philadelphia mother and her toddler son were victims of a hit-and-run accident. While walking under an overpass near their home, they were struck by a vehicle. The accident left both of them critically injured. Days after the accident, the boy was still in a critical but stable condition. Unfortunately, his […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about automobile negligence, and how insurance, mechanical defects, high-beams and more play a factor in an accident case.
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In July 2021, an employer for a construction contracting company died while working at a construction site in Philadelphia. The company was building a distribution warehouse, and one day, the wall of the structure collapsed and buried the 29-year-old worker. To free the man, crews dug him out using heavy machinery. Emergency responders transported the […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney David Langsam of Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky about product liability, and answer legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman and Saul L. Langsam of MyPhillyLawyer talks about the most common themes in estate planning inquiries they see, and answer wills and estate questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer and attorney Jeffrey S. Gross answers workers’ compensation questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to civil rights attorney Stephen T. O’Hanlon about the Ahmaud Arbery case in Georgia. Later, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Fred Williams, owner of a home health care business in Jenkintown, and answers question from callers about nursing homes and home health care.
The post Court Radio: Nursing Homes & Home Health Care… What Laws Protect You & What Do You Need To Know first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Andrew Brandt, Executive Director of the Jeffrey S. Moorad Center for the Study of Sports Law, about Ben Simmons, and his recent circumstances. Later, Dean talks about the recent news surrounding SEPTA after a sexual assault occurred on its subway.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about the recently approved “Driving Equality” bill, where police officers are barred from pulling over drivers for minor traffic violations. Later, Dean and company answer legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer and immigration attorney Ricky Palladino answer immigration questions from listeners.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Donald Bermudez about the lifting on the eviction moratorium, and how that will affect landlords and tenants moving forward.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman and Saul Langsam of MyPhillyLawyer talk about estate planning, wills, and what you need covered when starting a new business.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Catherine Cardozo about domestic and family law, and family court.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Manuel and Sara talk about local and current events, such as the lifting of the eviction moratorium, and later, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer answers questions from callers, such as what is medical malpractice, and how to recognize medical negligence.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about their current lawsuit with B. Braun, where their medical plant has been emitting a known carcinogen in Allentown, and Chlorpyrifos, a chemical used in pesticides that has been linked to developmental harm in children.
The post Court Radio: Pesticides Causing Brain Damage in Children? – Your Legal Rights first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
Our client was just 28 years old when he was involved in a serious trucking accident that left him permanently disabled. Mr. Davis had just started his career as a long-haul trucker and was looking ahead to being financially secure when the accident happened. His co-driver drove the rig off I-80 in Nevada and totaled […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about everything involving mask mandates.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer interviews Larry Krasner, the recently re-elected District Attorney of Philadelphia, about legislations he would like to see, drugs and addiction, and more.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about the Covid vaccine, and what your rights are as an employee in regards to vaccinations.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer listens to a clip of an interview done by Court Radio’s Manuel Glenn and a representative for Bill Cosby, and take questions from listeners regarding the interview.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Shanin Specter about a potential mass tort claim regarding the B. Braun Medical Plant emitting ethylene oxide, a chemical that can cause cancer.
The post Court Radio: Are People Getting Cancer From the B. Braun Medical Plant in Allentown? first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer answers legal questions from callers, and later speaks to Rodney Stevenson, a State Farm agency owner, about different types of insurance and how to modify coverages, now that society is slowly getting back to normal.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer explains the legal principle “assumption of risk”, and whether you would be responsible for damages if you get in a car accident while at work.
The post Court Radio: You’re Using Your Car For Work and You Got Into An Accident…Think You’re Covered? first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer and guest Jack Meyers of AMC Funding Corporation speak to callers about how to acquire and put themselves in the best position for a mortgage.
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Have you been exposed to Paraquat dichloride, commonly referred to as Paraquat? Has Paraquat poisoning caused you serious problems such as kidney, lung, liver and heart failure? Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease? Has someone you love died as a result of exposure to Paraquat? Paraquat is a popular grass and weed killer, still […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Jeffrey Gross about comparative negligence, how workers’ compensation is a no-fault act, and what attorneys look for in a workers’ comp claim.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Laurence Berman, about the lawsuit involving Zantac, whether the lawsuit applies to you or a loved one, and the differences between a class action and mass tort lawsuit.
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On this episode of Court Radio, co-host Manuel speaks to a neighbor of the South Carolina drill sergeant recently charged with third-degree assault that was depicted in a viral video. Later, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Lawrence Cohan, who specializes in vaccine litigation, about the COVID-19 vaccine, what needs to be shown to win a vaccine injury claim, and whether employers can mandate vaccination for their employees.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer discusses the trial of Derek Chauvin, the police officer involved in the death of George Floyd, and the assault on the United States Capitol that led to the death of a Capitol Police officer. Later in the show, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Councilmember Helen Gym about the rise in violence against Asian-Americans.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks to Charles Ellison from FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, about partnering with the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to administer the Covid vaccine at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Later, Dean discusses laws surrounding hit and run accidents, and answers legal question from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to State Representative Malcolm Kenyatta, about running for U.S. Senator of Pennsylvania. Later, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Dr. Carl Hart, Chair of the Department of Psychology at Columbia University. From addiction to racism, Dr. Hart gives his deep dive into the unnecessary hysteria about recreational drug use.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Lorenzo Napolitano, who is representing the family of a nine year old girl who was handcuffed and peppered sprayed by Rochester police. Later, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to the U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania Bob Casey Jr. about the 117th United States Congress, the difference between a simple majority and a 3/5 majority vote, and what’s currently on the docket for the United States Senate. In the second half of this show, […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about the scope of the First Amendment, and echo chambers and censorship on social media. Later, Dean answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Pennsylvania State Senator Vincent Hughes about the insurrection that occurred at the US Capitol on January 6th. Dean then answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Vice Admiral Jerome Adams, Surgeon General of the United States, about everything coronavirus-related, including news on the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer discusses whether there is legal grounds to sue someone for giving you Covid-19 because of their negligent behavior.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about how if you’ve been in an accident, insurance agents may tell you to skip the lawyer and just sign on the dotted line. This is bad advice. Learn how a lawyer will protect your rights and get you the settlement you deserve.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to guest Dr. Mary Beth Quaranta Morrisey, who thinks a Covid vaccine should be mandatory. Do you? Can your employer require you to be vaccinated? What if you refuse, could you be fired?
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer gives three important questions on the ballot, with one of them being Stop and Frisk. Dean dissects all three and discuss how they could affect you.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer lets you know what your voting rights are so you can become informed voters, get your questions answered and be ready to cast your ballot on November 3rd.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about waiting to buy a home or investing in a fixer upper. With interest rates at an all time low, there’s a refinancing boom in Philly. From avoiding the pitfalls to fixing your credit score, learn what you need to know to buy now.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer emphasizes that if you’re sick with COVID-19, please stay at home. But, what if you don’t and you get others sick, can they sue you? And, what if you’re the President and you get others sick?
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On this special episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer explains the best car insurance to have that will protect your car and YOU.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer explains why this is the most important vote of your lifetime, and that Pennsylvania is key! What’s your plan? Are you registered? Voting by mail? Not sure how to get started? We have the experts, and the answers on Court Radio.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer gives listeners inside tips on things to look out for when buying a car and the best insurance to have to protect your car and YOU.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about what’s really going on with the US mail, and if you plan to vote by mail what you need to know to make sure your vote gets counted.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about rideshare services Uber and Lyft, and how if you’re a passenger in a vehicle that’s in an accident with an uninsured motorist, only one of these ride services has you covered.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Paul Cohen, General Counsel for the Homeowners Association of Philadelphia, about the current housing situation in Philadelphia during the COVID-19 pandemic, giving listeners a view from the landlord’s perspective.
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Since the deadly COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, the world and our communities have been turned upside down. For workers in a wide range of industries, millions of people were told to work from their homes to help try to curb the spread of the coronavirus and its devastating infection and death rates. So, […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to top sports agent Chris Cabott, President of Steinberg Sports, about the upcoming NFL season with the coronavirus pandemic still looming. Dean also answers legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks with Leslie Richards, General Manager of SEPTA, about enforcing the mandatory face mask policy while riding SEPTA during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as speaking to a retired SEPTA train operator on what she sees as the real issue with enforcing the mask policy.
The post Court Radio: Some Riders Are Not Wearing Masks, Are You Safe Using SEPTA? first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
A $22 million settlement is being paid to the family of a young woman who suffered catastrophic brain injuries when she fell from the second-floor of a bar due to a defective railing that gave way beneath her. The victim, Megan Keefe, was 20 years old when she was with friends in the former Spirit’s […]
The post Slip and Fall Lawyer Wins $22M Settlement for Brain Injury Victim Who Fell Through a Defective Second-Floor Bar Railing first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
A Paterson, N.J., driver who suffered serious spinal injuries when her car struck a damaged and protruding guardrail on a highway ramp in 2017 was awarded a $3.55 million settlement in her case. Judith Garris, who was 55 years old at the time of the June 17, 2017 crash, turned her vehicle onto an on-ramp […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to civil rights lawyer Kevin Mincey, who is council to over 100 protesters suing the city of Philadelphia, about protesters being pinned against an embankment, suffocating in clouds of smoke and gas, and whether the police used excessive force against these protesters.
The post Court Radio: Police Gas Philadelphia Protesters first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
A $3.7 million settlement was reached by a personal injury lawyer on behalf of a 48-year-old New Jersey woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she fell from a boat ladder at a marina in 2014. The victim, Jennifer Brashears, was aboard a boat as it was being lifted out of the Hudson River […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks with newly-elected Councilwoman At-Large Kendra Brooks about the most urgent issues facing Philadelphia.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to immigration attorney Ricky Palladino about Federal immigration authorities (ICE) forcing foreign students to leave the U.S. abruptly if universities offers Fall classes entirely online due to COVID-19. Dean and Ricky talk about the abrupt order issued on July 5, discuss whether these students have […]
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A New Jersey driver who was hurt in 2017 when his car was rear-ended by an ambulance as he waited for a deer to cross a roadway is receiving a $650,000 settlement in the case. The driver, Peter Feld, had stopped on Siloam Road in Freehold, N.J., on Jan. 28, 2017, when he came upon […]
The post Car Accident Lawyer Wins $650K Settlement for Injured Driver After Ambulance Rear-ends His Car first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
The owners of Roundup weed killer recently created an almost $11 billion fund to pay plaintiffs in about 125,000 pending and future lawsuits cases related to cancers blamed on the chemical. So what does the settlement fund mean for existing Roundup cancer plaintiffs and for victims who have not yet filed their cases? To help […]
The post Here’s What Bayer’s $11 Billion Roundup Cancer Lawsuit Settlement Fund Means for Plaintiffs first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer and workers’ compensation attorney Jeffrey Gross discuss the current work environment and the risks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cancer lawsuits against the makers of heartburn and acid reflux medication Zantac are soaring, especially since April 1 when the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) asked manufacturers to voluntarily and immediately withdraw Zantac from the market. The FDA order includes all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) forms of the drug, which is known by its […]
The post If You Took Zantac and Have Cancer, Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Legal Rights from MyPhillyLawyer first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
The COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the state and local government’s efforts to combat the rapid spread of the virus, has resulted in many Philadelphia businesses suddenly finding that their income stream has completely shut off. Governor Wolf declared a state of emergency on march 6, 2020, and less than two week later he signed […]
The post Pennsylvania Lawmakers Propose Several Bills Intended to Help Philadelphia Business Owners Obtain Benefits through Business Interruption Claims first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about the implications with opening up the city and answer legal questions from callers.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about how Lyft is no longer offering uninsured/underinsured motorist protections for its passengers. Also, Rep. Jordan Harris discusses Lyft from a legislative perspective and answer listener questions regarding national, city and state issues.
The post Court Radio: Are you Covered? What You Should Know Before Using Lyft Ride Share for Your Next Trip first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
A car accident attorney has won a $1.1 million settlement for a 24-year-old Connecticut driver who was seriously injured in January of 2019 when a car being operated by another motorist jumped a highway median and smashed head-on into her car. The victim, Amber Nicole Castle of Norwich, was hurt as she drove her Toyota Corolla on […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected almost every Philadelphia businesses in one way or another. Indeed, it has been estimated that small business across the country are losing $383 billion per month, despite the best efforts of many businesses to creatively generating income in other ways. For many business owners, the reality of the sudden […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer is joined by Patrick Harvey, who is an animal trainer to most of Philadelphia’s sports stars.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone since state stay-at-home orders were put into effect in mid-March as government authorities began working to try to stop the spread of the deadly disease. The situation has also been difficult for retail and professional businesses that were forced to close unless they were deemed “essential,” which includes grocery […]
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A car accident attorney has won a $600,000 settlement for a client who was seriously hurt in 2017 when his car was struck by a municipal dump truck in San Diego, California. The victim, Joshua Reeves, was driving his car westbound in Interstate 8 just after 7 a.m. on Feb. 23, 2017, when a city […]
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A Connecticut woman who was seriously injured when her car was struck in September 2018 by a car that was being operated with fogged-up windows has won a $1.2 million settlement negotiated by her car accident lawyer. The victim, Melissa Ann O’Donnell, 30, was hurt when her Nissan Sentra was struck by another car being […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Richard Golomb about how restaurants and businesses across the nation have insurance claims for business interruption denied; their policies do not specifically state COVID-19 or exclude losses due to viruses. As a preemptive move, Richard has filed a lawsuit in the US District Court on behalf of Philadelphia […]
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A car crash attorney has won a $310,000 settlement for a Sedgwick County, Kansas, driver who was seriously injured when a municipal truck smashed into the back of her car and pushed it headlong into another vehicle in late 2017. Matilda Pruitt was driving in the county on Dec. 26, 2017, when she was rear-ended […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Laurence S. Berman about the differences between mass tort and class action, information regarding Zantac, and how Zantac may negatively affect your health.
The post Court Radio: Zantac and Cancer – What You Need to Know first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
A 26-year-old New Jersey woman who broke her ankle after falling in the hallway of her apartment building in 2015 has won a $640,000 settlement in connection with her case. The victim, Jacquelyn Mendoza, 26, slipped on a loose floor tile, which caused her to fall and fracture her ankle in the hallway of her […]
The post Personal Injury Lawyer Wins $640K for N.J. Woman Injured After Slipping on a Loose Tile and Falling in Apartment Building Hallway first appeared on MyPhillyLawyer.
On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to attorney Shanin Specter from Kline & Specter about medical malpractice during the coronavirus pandemic, how COVID-19 has changed law practices, possibly granting legal immunity to healthcare professionals in relation to the COVID-19 crisis, and answer legal questions from callers.
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A truck crash attorney won a $5 million jury verdict for the family of a boy who suffered severe burns in 2016 when a tractor-trailer crashed into the rear of a pickup truck he was riding in on a Delaware roadway. The boy, whose identity is being withheld because he is a minor, was in […]
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to employment attorney John Gallagher about employment law during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as worker’s safety, layoffs, terminations and unemployment claims.
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The family of a 3-year-old New Jersey child who was severely burned in 2018 when a cup of hot water was knocked over by a convenience store clerk as her mother was paying for her purchases has reached a $3 million settlement with the Wawa store chain.
The child and her mother were in a Wawa store in Neptune, N.J., on April 25, 2018, when the clerk accidentally knocked over one of two cups of hot water, which dislodged the cup’s lid and spilled its hot contents onto the little girl, according to an April 20 story in the New Jersey Law Journal.
Hot water from the overturned cup splashed all over the child’s upper body, arms and torso, causing second- and third-degree burns over 15% of her body, the story reported.
In a lawsuit filed against Wawa, the girl’s mother, Roya Konzman, alleged that the hot water was dispensed from a hot tea machine in the store at a temperature hotter than necessary, which contributed to her daughter’s injuries, according to the story. Konzman also sought compensation for emotional distress due to witnessing her daughter’s injuries to her daughter and for the pain and suffering they caused.
“The suit claimed the hot water, which came from a Cecilware water dispensing machine, was dispensed at a dangerous temperature that would immediately cause burns if spilled on flesh,” the story reported. “The suit claimed Wawa knew of the hazard and acted with disregard for the safety of its customers.”
The settlement was approved by U.S. Magistrate Judge Tonianne Bongiovanni on March 30, including $2,550,000 to the child, which is to be split between a support trust and a structured settlement annuity, and another $450,000 to her mother, the story reported.
Legal cases like this one occur around the nation every day and are examples of similar kinds of car crash cases that MyPhillyLawyer attorneys regularly work on tirelessly for our own clients. Often, we are not able to discuss the cases we are actively working on due to confidentiality requirements, so we discuss other relevant cases in the news such as this one to illustrate the legal situations people find themselves in every day.
When you need a personal injury attorney, we here at MyPhillyLawyer stand ready to assist you with your legal case if you or a loved one is ever seriously injured in any kind of injury, slip and fall, pedestrian injury, workplace injury, car crash or wrongful death in Philadelphia or anywhere in the United States. We pledge to make sure that you and your family get the compassionate, dogged and experienced legal representation that you deserve and expect from a professional legal team which works hard to uncover every fact to bolster your case and maximize your damage award.
We represent the families of victims who die in such tragedies as well, to ensure that their families receive every penny of damages that they are eligible to receive.
Talk to a Philadelphia personal injury attorney at MyPhillyLawyer by calling 215-914-5471 or toll-free at 1-866-907-2231 anytime and our experienced, compassionate, aggressive team of attorneys and support staff will be there for you and your family every step of the way as we manage your case through the legal system.
When Winning Matters Most, Call MyPhillyLawyer.
Listen to Court Radio every Sunday at 7 a.m. with me, attorney Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer, on Philadelphia’s Old School 100.3 WRNB, Boom 103.9 or on Classix 107.9 WPPZ FM. Listen to Court Radio online or on the radio every week for the latest on legal topics and to get answers to your legal questions. In addition to addressing the topical issues of the day, we’ll answer caller questions on a wide range of legal issues.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Melanie Tudos-Hawkins, LFD from Bruce Hawkins Funeral Home in North Philadelphia about providing services for all faiths for over 30 years, discuss how the pandemic has impacted their industry, how funeral services are handled in light of social distancing, how they are planning for possible influx of deceased with Philly being a potential next pandemic hotspot and answer listener questions about services for their loved ones.
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Two New Jersey motorists who were seriously hurt when the vehicle they were riding in on the New Jersey Turnpike in 2017 was struck by a Lakeland Bus Lines motor coach have reached a $2.4 million settlement with the bus company.
The couple, Victor Ibanez, then 42, and Danet Ibanez, then 35, were heading south at mile marker 107.3 in Essex, N.J., toward Newark on Aug. 22, 2017, when the bus crossed two lanes of traffic from the right lane of the highway and struck the Ibanez vehicle, according to a Feb. 13 story on Newsarchyuk.com.
The crash pushed the Ibanez vehicle into the highway median. The bus was being driven by Lakeland Bus Lines driver Jose Hurtado.
Victor Ibanez suffered injuries that required a two-level spinal fusion at the cervical level, while Danet Ibanez underwent a one-level fusion and a one-level laminectomy, both at the lumbar and left knee arthroscopy, according to the story. They both underwent treatment and were eventually able to return to their jobs, he as an independent flooring contractor and she as a controller.
The couple’s lawsuit alleged negligence by Hurtado and the bus company. “Hurtado said the steering on the bus worked poorly, causing him to lose control,” though there was no evidence presented to prove the assertion, the story reported.
The lawsuit was settled Jan. 28 after mediation sessions when the bus company agreed to make the payment.
Legal cases like this one occur around the nation every day and are examples of similar kinds of car crash cases that MyPhillyLawyer attorneys regularly work on tirelessly for our own clients. Often, we are not able to discuss the cases we are actively working on due to confidentiality requirements, so we discuss other relevant cases in the news such as this one to illustrate the legal situations people find themselves in every day.
When you need a car accident injury attorney, we here at MyPhillyLawyer stand ready to assist you with your legal case if you or a loved one is ever seriously injured in any kind of car crash, slip and fall, pedestrian injury, workplace injury or wrongful death in Philadelphia or anywhere in the United States. We pledge to make sure that you and your family get the compassionate, dogged and experienced legal representation that you deserve and expect from a professional legal team which works hard to uncover every fact to bolster your case and maximize your damage award.
We represent the families of victims who die in such tragedies as well, to ensure that their families receive every penny of damages that they are eligible to receive.
Talk to a Philadelphia car crash attorney at MyPhillyLawyer by calling 215-914-5471 or toll-free at 1-866-907-2231 anytime and our experienced, compassionate, aggressive team of attorneys and support staff will be there for you and your family every step of the way as we manage your case through the legal system.
When Winning Matters Most, Call MyPhillyLawyer.
Listen to Court Radio every Sunday at 7 a.m. with me, attorney Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer, on Philadelphia’s Old School 100.3 WRNB, Boom 103.9 or on Classix 107.9 WPPZ FM. Listen to Court Radio online or on the radio every week for the latest on legal topics and to get answers to your legal questions. In addition to addressing the topical issues of the day, we’ll answer caller questions on a wide range of legal issues.
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An Illinois woman who suffered permanent life-altering injuries when the car she was driving in November 2017 in Oak Brook, Ill., was struck by a vehicle speeding at 98 mph will receive an $8.1 million settlement to help provide her long-term care.
The victim, Annette Kimmons, was driving her car when it was struck in an intersection by a vehicle being driven by Paul J. Murtagh, who ran a red light while traveling at high speed, according to a Feb. 25 story by the Chicago Law Bulletin. Kimmons’ husband, Eugene, was a passenger in the car she was driving.
Murtagh’s speeding vehicle also struck a second car in the intersection at the same time, killing the driver of the second vehicle, Tien Chen, who was 84 years old, according to the story. That consolidated case was recently settled for $3.2 million after Chen’s son, Thomas Chen, sued on his family’s behalf. The cases were consolidated in June 2018.
“Murtagh was transporting display booth materials to the Illinois Tollway Authority conference in Oak Brook on behalf of his employer, the Construction Business Development Center at Prairie State College,” the story reported. He was registered to attend the conference.
Following the crash, Murtagh’s vehicle landed on top of the vehicles being driven by Kimmons and Chen. An analysis of the crash determined that Murtagh was driving at 98 mph at the time.
Annette Kimmons’ injuries included a C1-C2 joint dislocation and spinal cord injury, broken ribs, lacerations to her liver and one of her adrenal glands and a traumatic brain injury, according to the story. Eugene Kimmons suffered back and chest wall pain from the crash, but had no broken bones.
Annette Kimmons’ injuries were permanent and life-altering injuries,” according to one of her attorneys.
In his defense, Murtagh “asserted an Act of God defense, claiming he suffered an ‘unforeseeable and unpreventable’ blackout due to his low blood sugar,” the story reported. Court records and testimony, however, indicated that his endocrinologist had previously instructed him to check his blood sugar three times a day and before he got behind the wheel each time, but that Murtagh hadn’t checked his blood sugar for three days prior to the crash. Murtagh had been diagnosed with diabetes at age 3.
Prairie State College contended that Murtagh was not acting in the scope of his employment at the time of the incident, the story reported.
Legal cases like this one occur around the nation every day and are examples of similar kinds of car crash cases that MyPhillyLawyer attorneys regularly work on tirelessly for our own clients. Often, we are not able to discuss the cases we are actively working on due to confidentiality requirements, so we discuss other relevant cases in the news such as this one to illustrate the legal situations people find themselves in every day.
When you need a car accident injury attorney, we here at MyPhillyLawyer stand ready to assist you with your legal case if you or a loved one is ever seriously injured in any kind of car crash, slip and fall, pedestrian injury, workplace injury or wrongful death in Philadelphia or anywhere in the United States. We pledge to make sure that you and your family get the compassionate, dogged and experienced legal representation that you deserve and expect from a professional legal team which works hard to uncover every fact to bolster your case and maximize your damage award.
We represent the families of victims who die in such tragedies as well, to ensure that their families receive every penny of damages that they are eligible to receive.
Talk to a Philadelphia car crash attorney at MyPhillyLawyer by calling 215-914-5471 or toll-free at 1-866-907-2231 anytime and our experienced, compassionate, aggressive team of attorneys and support staff will be there for you and your family every step of the way as we manage your case through the legal system.
When Winning Matters Most, Call MyPhillyLawyer.
Listen to Court Radio every Sunday at 7 a.m. with me, attorney Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer, on Philadelphia’s Old School 100.3 WRNB, Boom 103.9 or on Classix 107.9 WPPZ FM. Listen to Court Radio online or on the radio every week for the latest on legal topics and to get answers to your legal questions. In addition to addressing the topical issues of the day, we’ll answer caller questions on a wide range of legal issues.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks to Marcia McGavisk,Director of Capital Acquisition for the PA Small Business Development Corporation‘s statewide lead office, who break down on how the loans work, criteria to apply and answer listeners specific questions. McGavisk has facilitated online seminars for over 600 persons across PA. She will also strongly encourage persons to reach out to their local SBDC office and utilize their services for information. She will also discuss how the SBA has done an exceptional job meeting current challenges in these unprecedented times.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks to Community Farmer Marta Lynch, Director of FNC Philly’s Urban Farming Program, about stockpiling your cabinets with nutritious foods, their farming program and the role urban farms play in being of help in the coronavirus pandemic.
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The family of a 20-year-old father of two children will receive a $1 million settlement after he was killed in 2018 when his car was T-boned by a drunk driver who had just left a bar in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
The victim, Robert Ortiz, died when his car was struck at the intersection of Breck Street and Pittston Avenue in Scranton early on the morning of April 6, 2018, by a car being driven by Noah Cohen, who had a blood alcohol level that was more than three times the legal limit, according to a March 31 story by PAHomepage news.
Cohen had left the nearby Levels Bar & Grill at 519 Linden Street minutes before the crash and was speeding down Pittstown Avenue when he T-boned Ortiz’s vehicle on the driver’s side, causing Ortiz to be ejected from the vehicle and suffer fatal injuries, the story reported. Cohen had a blood alcohol content of .25% at the time of the crash. He later pleaded guilty to DUI and reckless endangerment and was sentenced to five to ten years in prison in May 2018.
Ortiz’s mother, Anna Ortiz, filed a lawsuit against Cohen and the Levels bar that served him before the crash that killed her son, according to a March 30 story by The (Scranton) Times-Tribune.
Cohen’s car was speeding down the street in excess of 85 mph when it ran a red light and struck Ortiz’s car, the story reported. The speed limit on the street was posted at 25 mph.
Under the settlement, $950,000 will be paid by Levels to the Ortiz family by its insurance company, while the remaining $50,000 will be paid by Geico to settle auto insurance claims, the story continued. The money will be paid by the bar in a structured settlement for the benefit of Ortiz’s two children, ages 1 and 4, according to filings in Lackawanna County Court. The youngest child was born one week after Ortiz died in the crash.
Legal cases like this one occur around the nation every day and are examples of similar kinds of car crash cases that MyPhillyLawyer attorneys regularly work on tirelessly for our own clients. Often, we are not able to discuss the cases we are actively working on due to confidentiality requirements, so we discuss other relevant cases in the news such as this one to illustrate the legal situations people find themselves in every day.
When you need a car accident injury attorney, we here at MyPhillyLawyer stand ready to assist you with your legal case if you or a loved one is ever seriously injured in any kind of car crash, slip and fall, pedestrian injury, workplace injury or wrongful death in Philadelphia or anywhere in the United States. We pledge to make sure that you and your family get the compassionate, dogged and experienced legal representation that you deserve and expect from a professional legal team which works hard to uncover every fact to bolster your case and maximize your damage award.
We represent the families of victims who die in such tragedies as well, to ensure that their families receive every penny of damages that they are eligible to receive.
Talk to a Philadelphia car crash attorney at MyPhillyLawyer by calling 215-914-5471 or toll-free at 1-866-907-2231 anytime and our experienced, compassionate, aggressive team of attorneys and support staff will be there for you and your family every step of the way as we manage your case through the legal system.
When Winning Matters Most, Call MyPhillyLawyer.
Listen to Court Radio every Sunday at 7 a.m. with me, attorney Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer, on Philadelphia’s Old School 100.3 WRNB, Boom 103.9 or on Classix 107.9 WPPZ FM. Listen to Court Radio online or on the radio every week for the latest on legal topics and to get answers to your legal questions. In addition to addressing the topical issues of the day, we’ll answer caller questions on a wide range of legal issues.
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On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about how the coronavirus has impacted the legal field and speaks to Jefferey S. Gross about workers’ compensation claims during the coronavirus pandemic, and how gig workers and contractors will be affected when it comes to work injuries.
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Owners of General Motors cars and trucks who claimed their vehicles lost resale value because they were built using defective ignition switches that lead to the deaths of at least 124 motorists since 2004 will be eligible to receive a slice of a new $120 million settlement just reached with the automaker.
The preliminary settlement, which still requires court approval, resolves the last major piece of litigation related to a series of deaths and resulting lawsuits from ignition switches used in GM vehicles that could turn themselves off, causing the vehicles to shut down and the airbags to be turned off, according to a March 27 story by Reuters. GM denied liability in the cases but agreed to settle the matter, court papers revealed.
More than 2.6 million GM vehicles have been recalled by the automaker since 2014 over the switches, which included vehicles dating back more than a decade earlier. GM also had to pay more than $2.6 billion in penalties and settlements in the cases, including $900 million to settle a U.S. Department of Justice criminal case, the story continued.
The latest settlement is meant to specifically resolve claims by GM vehicle owners who said they “suffered economic losses from buying vehicles they thought were defect-free, only to see the ignition switch problem hurt GM’s brand, reputation and resale values,” the story reported. About $70 million of the settlement will come from GM, with the other $50 million coming from a trust that was set up in connection with the Detroit-based automaker’s 2009 bankruptcy, according to Reuters. GM will also pay some $34.5 million to cover legal fees and expenses of lawyers for the vehicle owners.
About 216 plaintiffs were named in the settlement, according to a March 28 report by Car & Driver magazine. The settlement for vehicle lost value, however, is much lower than what plaintiff’s lawyers expected when the class action lawsuit was filed in 2014, the story reported. GM covered up the ignition-switch defect for 13 years, according to Car & Driver, and eventually and secretly redesigned the switch without changing the part number. The original, defective switches were “manufactured with torque thresholds that were low enough that the key could slip out of the run position, thereby disabling the engine, power assists, and safety features that included airbags,” the story continued.
Legal cases like this one occur around the nation every day and are examples of similar kinds of car crash cases that MyPhillyLawyer attorneys regularly work on tirelessly for our own clients. Often, we are not able to discuss the cases we are actively working on due to confidentiality requirements, so we discuss other relevant cases in the news such as this one to illustrate the legal situations people find themselves in every day.
When you need a car accident injury attorney, we here at MyPhillyLawyer stand ready to assist you with your legal case if you or a loved one is ever seriously injured in any kind of car crash, slip and fall, pedestrian injury, workplace injury or wrongful death in Philadelphia or anywhere in the United States. We pledge to make sure that you and your family get the compassionate, dogged and experienced legal representation that you deserve and expect from a professional legal team which works hard to uncover every fact to bolster your case and maximize your damage award.
We represent the families of victims who die in such tragedies as well, to ensure that their families receive every penny of damages that they are eligible to receive.
Talk to a Philadelphia car crash attorney at MyPhillyLawyer by calling 215-914-5471 or toll-free at 1-866-907-2231 anytime and our experienced, compassionate, aggressive team of attorneys and support staff will be there for you and your family every step of the way as we manage your case through the legal system.
When Winning Matters Most, Call MyPhillyLawyer.
Listen to Court Radio every Sunday at 7 a.m. with me, attorney Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer, on Philadelphia’s Old School 100.3 WRNB, Boom 103.9 or on Classix 107.9 WPPZ FM. Listen to Court Radio online or on the radio every week for the latest on legal topics and to get answers to your legal questions. In addition to addressing the topical issues of the day, we’ll answer caller questions on a wide range of legal issues.
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On behalf of MyPhillyLawyer, in these unprecedented days of the COVID-19 coronavirus that threatens our communities and has shut down much of our nation and our world, I wanted to communicate with you, our clients, friends and potential clients, to let you know what we are doing in reaction to this crisis.
Our offices in Center City Philadelphia are closed in accordance with the city’s shutdown order so that we may all practice social distancing and help to protect our employees, our clients and the other residents of our community.
We are, however, 100% operational. MyPhillyLawyer is continuing to sign new clients remotely, and we are continuing to work tirelessly and advocating on behalf of our current clients. I’ve been working from home as has my entire staff of lawyers, paralegals and support workers.
In preparation for such an event, our offices are 100% cloud-based, which was set up long ago to ensure that we would be able to stay in operation during any kind of emergency disruption, whether caused by severe weather or any other circumstances.
We are still at work, remotely, speaking with clients who are concerned about their cases, continuing to speak with insurance companies about potential settlements and doing everything we can on behalf of our clients every day. As the managing partner of MyPhillyLawyer, I am continuing to call and speak with insurance company representatives every today and am communicating those discussions with our clients.
We look forward to getting through the current coronavirus emergency together and once again getting back to our personal meetings with clients, and to our core business of representing you in person, in court and in other legal proceedings.
This truly is an unprecedented time in our history, when life as we know it is seemingly under attack.
Yet at the same time, we are buoyed by the everyday heroes who are helping us all get through this crisis – from the doctors and nurses who are treating patients, to hospital staffers and janitors and equipment technicians who are continuing to keep operations going, to emergency responders in our communities who are caring for patients and residents in their communities.
(WATCH our new “We Celebrate Everyday Heroes” video and TV spot on YouTube by clicking here)
Then there are the everyday heroes we maybe didn’t even see in that way a few months ago – the grocery store workers who continue to stock shelves and run checkout lines and the truck drivers who are continuing to move food and groceries, medical supplies and a wide range of other critical supplies to where they need to go across our communities and our nation.
There are farmers and farm workers, including migrant workers, who are continuing to raise and harvest and transport crops, as well as restaurant workers who are continuing to go to work to cook and prepare take-out meals for residents in their communities who are trying to give those establishments some business so they can survive this crisis. There are the food delivery drivers who are still heading out to pick up and deliver those food orders, even when others just want to stay safe in their homes at this point.
Then there are our mail carriers, our package delivery people, our utility workers from electric companies to gas companies to cable TV providers, our car and truck mechanics, our road crews, our mass transit drivers and operators, and many others who are all continuing to go to work at some risk to ensure that we will all as a society get through these frightening and uncertain times with some semblance of normalcy.
Here at MyPhillyLawyer, we have been witnessing the bravery, selflessness and dedication of all these vital people in our communities, these oft-unnoticed heroes, and we salute each and every one of them. They are the heroes who are helping to keep us all safer as we go through these experiences together.
They are the epitome of the American spirit and we could not win this battle against the COVID-19 coronavirus without them.
So, please stay in, stay safe, practice social distancing and please wash your hands with plenty of soap and water for at least 20 seconds using warm or hot water as often as possible when at home or when you have to go out for groceries, prescriptions or doctor’s visits. Remember to sing the Happy Birthday song twice as you wash and scrub ad soap up your hands – that will let you know you have washed for the full 20 seconds at least.
Better safe than sorry, my friends. We can get through this together even if we temporarily have to be apart.
Best wishes,
Dean Weitzman
Managing partner of MyPhillyLawyer
For more information regarding the Coronavirus, below are a few additional resources:
CDC – Coronavirus Overview
Harvard Medical School
World Health Organization (WHO)
When you need a car accident injury attorney, we here at MyPhillyLawyer stand ready to assist you with your legal case if you or a loved one is ever seriously injured in any kind of car crash, slip and fall, pedestrian injury, workplace injury or wrongful death in Philadelphia or anywhere in the United States. We pledge to make sure that you and your family get the compassionate, dogged and experienced legal representation that you deserve and expect from a professional legal team which works hard to uncover every fact to bolster your case and maximize your damage award.
We represent the families of victims who die in such tragedies as well, to ensure that their families receive every penny of damages that they are eligible to receive.
Talk to a Philadelphia car crash attorney at MyPhillyLawyer by calling 215-914-5471 or toll-free at 1-866-907-2231 anytime and our experienced, compassionate, aggressive team of attorneys and support staff will be there for you and your family every step of the way as we manage your case through the legal system.
When Winning Matters Most, Call MyPhillyLawyer.
Listen to Court Radio every Sunday at 7 a.m. with me, attorney Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer, on Philadelphia’s Old School 100.3 WRNB, Boom 103.9 or on Classix 107.9 WPPZ FM. Listen to Court Radio online or on the radio every week for the latest on legal topics and to get answers to your legal questions. In addition to addressing the topical issues of the day, we’ll answer caller questions on a wide range of legal issues.
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