Taylor Deer 
A recent appellate decision out of Pennsylvania could have significant implications for healthcare providers hoping to avoid litigation in historically plaintiff-oriented venues. In Somerlot v. Jung, 2025 PA Super 166 (July 30, 2025), the Superior Court of Pennsylvania upheld a … Read more
Social inflation is defined as an increase in claim severity, above what could be anticipated under the usual scope of economic inflation and claim trends. The impact of “social inflation” in the health care setting is wide-reaching. Medical malpractice juries, … Read more
“Three times more money!” “Need a check?” “Hurt at work? Would $504,500 help?” Outrageous advertisements from plaintiffs’ lawyers are everywhere. From television and billboards to social media and direct mail campaigns, there is no escaping the message from unscrupulous advertisers … Read more