Kline & Specter Personal Injury Blog

Can I Sue for Defective Brakes? The answer depends on who is at fault for the brakes failing. If a manufacturer is at fault, then yes, you may have a legal case and the right to compensation. Furthermore, if you have been injured in an accident caused by faulty motor vehicle brakes, then you have…

Medical malpractice is very prevalent in today’s day and age. It is important to know what an attorney can offer you if you ever find yourself in a position where you, or a loved one, have fallen victim to medical malpractice. In this blog, we are going to discuss how a lawyer can help you build a…

Injuries are unfortunate. When faced with an accident, especially when it is not your fault, but due to the recklessness, carelessness or negligence of another, accidents can be infuriating. However, despite the pain and suffering that can be caused, marked improvements to safety and policies can…

Fracking Sites May Be Dangerous Fracking sites are volatile. Between the machinery and the amount of pressure and gas being worked with, an accident can be catastrophic. If you or a loved one was injured because of one of these sites, you may have a case worthy of compensation. At Kline &…

Amusement park injuries can merit lawsuits Injuries can occur when we least expect them, even at a fun-loving place like an amusement park. Sometimes these injuries are the result of accidents, but often they are due to someone else’s negligence. In cases of severe amusement park injuries, Kline…

Melanoma Must Be Diagnosed and Treated Early Melanoma is the rarest form of skin cancer, though it is also the most aggressive. This type of cancer spreads quickly through the body if not diagnosed and treated early. If you are diagnosed with melanoma early enough, doctors will most likely be…

Motorcycle helmets are not required for every rider in every state, but it is advisable to wear one even when not required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), helmets reduce the risk of brain injury in a motorcycle accident by nearly 70 percent. Helmet use also…

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children between the ages of one and four in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). For children between the ages of five and 14, drowning is the second leading cause of injury and death, just behind…

Transvaginal mesh was first used in 2002 to help prevent pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and reduce the risks of stress urinary incontinence. By 2010, one of every three surgeries for POP or stress urinary incontinence involved mesh. However, by 2019, mesh had been banned for use in POP surgeries due…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common result of accidents. There are more than 3 million non-fatal TBIs in the United States yearly, and between 80,000 and 90,000 of these cases result in long-term, potentially permanent complications. There are three types of TBI: mild (concussion), moderate,…

Elder abuse is so common in the United States that it has been called an “epidemic” by some organizations. And much of that abuse occurs in a place whose mission it is to care for the elderly – nursing homes. At least 10 percent of people 65 and older will be victimized by some type of elder abuse…

Burn injury is tragically common in the United States. Some of these are minor, requiring little more than a cold compress and a few days to heal. However, more than 450,000 individuals in the U.S. suffer burns severe enough to require medical treatment yearly. The American Burn Association reports…

Defective medical devices can and often do cause severe injury or death. However, due to the complex nature of these cases, it is imperative that you have an experienced legal team on your side as soon as possible following harm. Kline & Specter, PC is one of the country's most successful…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most common sports-related injuries. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, between 1.6 and 3.8 million sports-related TBIs occur in the United States yearly. While many of these are minor cases, several require surgery,…

There are certain circumstances under which a sibling may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim. However, this right varies from state to state and may come with limitations, such as having to wait for a set period before bringing an action, which can complicate matters. If you have lost a…