Berger & Lagnese, LLC is proud to announce that Attorney Paul Lagnese has recently been elected the fifty-third President of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. He will be officially sworn in on July 17, 2020 and will serve until July of 2021. Learn more about Mr. Lagnese, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice and the award-winning firm below. What is the…
If you’re here reading this page, then you’re most likely wondering how to get started on your personal injury claim. Below, we will answer some of the most commonly asked questions about filing a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania and how an experienced attorney can help. Pennsylvania is a Comparative Negligence State Pennsylvania is a comparative negligence state. This means…
If you’ve never been in a motor vehicle accident before, the entire process is going to be new. Between knowing who to call, how you’re going to pay for it, and when you should get a lawyer, it’s important to know the basics of what to do if you ever find yourself involved in a motor vehicle accident. One question…
Immediately following an accident, your body is running off adrenaline. You’re likely left in a state of shock and wondering what happened. Always stop, get to a safe spot to pull over, and call the authorities after you’ve been involved in a crash. After that, it’s time to start figuring out who or what caused your accident. Learn everything you…
If you or a loved one has ever been pregnant, then you know just how nerve-wracking the whole experience can be. From finding out the news to the day of delivery, there’s so much that can go wrong. It’s especially devastating when your own doctor or healthcare provider fails to keep you safe. Learn everything you need to know about…
Paul Lagnese and David Paul, of Berger & Lagnese, LLC presented a 2-hour CLE as part of the WPTLA (Western PA Trial Lawyers Association) Past President speaker series. The CLE was titled “RETTGER: The Long and Winding Road.” The Rettger case stems all the way back to 2003 when Mr. Rettger was first transported from a hospital in West Virginia…
Experts estimate that one out of every two people will develop cancer at some point over their lifetime. Cancer wreaks havoc on both the body and mind, while also causing a lot of roadblocks in your personal life. If you thought a cancer diagnosis was bad, then you can only imagine the horror of being misdiagnosed with the condition. If…
Jozef Dudek was only two when his life was abruptly put to an end by none other than a dresser that most people have in their bedrooms. A dresser was the last thing that Jozef’s parents, Joleen and Craig, could have expected would cause their child’s death. During a time when these parents should be preparing for their son’s fifth…
Overview of Medical Mistakes in Pennsylvania Who do you trust the most with recommendations about your physical health and well-being? If you answered your doctor, then you’re not alone. Most Americans agree that they highly trust their medical professional with their health decisions. Despite this, a startling statistic has captured the attention of the media. Medical mistakes are now the…
What is Cerebral Palsy? Have you ever heard of Cerebral Palsy? This term, which describes a host of disorders, is the most common disability suffered during childhood. It’s a life-long condition that’s usually caused by a brain injury. In many cases, the condition develops either during pregnancy, delivery or immediately following birth. There are also several risk factors that increase…
