Scranton Attorneys

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh conducted a study in 2003 that indicated that birth injuries occur at a rate of approximately 30 of every 1,000 births in the United States. The study also identified the three most commonly sustained birth injuries as being trauma to an infant’s scalp, damage to a baby’s skeleton, and clavicle fractures. The study also note several risk factors associated with a higher risk of birth injury, which include:

People expect their physician to make them better, not worse. Throughout 40+ years of practice, the Scranton medical malpractice attorneys at Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C., have seen the damage caused by the negligence of medical professionals. Our experienced attorneys can help you obtain financial compensation for your injuries.

Scranton’s roots lie in coal, steel and mining. Until the 1950s, the livelihood of many Scranton residents relied heavily on those industries, meaning many of Scranton’s older residents likely worked in these fields, or lived with someone who did.

Whether injured in a car accident, construction accident, or due to a defective product, any personal injury takes a physical, emotional and financial toll on you and your family.

Truck accidents are caused by a number of factors, including driver fatigue, unbalanced or improperly loaded cargo, excessive speed or driving while intoxicated.