The War on Drugs: My Take
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on April 5th, 2013
Hello Friends, Rarely do I personally engage in promotion of myself or my enterprises. Those of you who know me personally know that I am somewhat private and am uncomfortable in the spotlight I often find myself in. Despite all of that I must urge each of you to rise early this Sunday morning and perhaps for your first time listen in to the Court Radio broadcast that I host every Sunday with my suave...
What Women Need to Know About Vaginal Mesh Surgery Complications
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on March 27th, 2013
Every year, thousands of women undergo surgery to correct a medical condition known as pelvic organ prolapse (POP) – when the cervix, uterus, bladder or other reproductive organs slip down into the vagina due to the weakening of pelvic muscles. To treat such patients, surgeons often have turned to surgical mesh products that allow the reconstruction of the pelvic walls. The surgical mesh is designed to keep the organs in place and resolve the painful...
Vaginal Mesh Case Yields $11.1 Million Award Verdicts to Seriously Injured South Dakota Woman
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on March 1st, 2013
The case is the first jury verdict in a backlog of several thousand such vaginal mesh injury cases across the United States. A former nurse who endured multiple vaginal mesh implant surgeries which left her with serious pain and ongoing health problems for years has been awarded $11.1 million in damages for her injuries. That was the decision of a New Jersey jury which awarded Linda Gross, 47, of Watertown, S.D., $3.35 million to compensate...
It’s Time to Re-Evaluate Assault Weapons on the Streets of America
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on January 12th, 2013
The recent mass killings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., and at a movie theater in Aurora, Colo., both rattled the senses of America in 2012. Twenty-six people – 20 first-graders and six teachers and school officials in Newtown, were murdered in the elementary school on Dec. 14 when a troubled 20-year-old man shot his way into the building and systematically blasted students and staff with an assault rifle. In Aurora, 12 people...
What to Do If You Are Injured In A Vehicle Crash Caused By Another Driver
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on November 12th, 2012
Car crashes happen every day when drivers least expect them. But knowing what to do if you, your passengers and your vehicle are struck by a distracted, drunk, inattentive or dangerous driver piloting another vehicle is critical. Just last week, five people were injured, including three seriously, when a speeding car ran through a stop sign in Des Moines, Wash., and plowed into another car, according to a story by KOMO News. "All five occupants...
Court Radio: Interview with Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sybrina Fulton
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on October 7th, 2012
On this older episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer and David M. Rapaport answers legal questions from callers. Later, they talk to Benjamin Crump, the attorney for the estate of Trayvon Martin, on the lawsuit revolving around Trayvon's death. The interview with Crump begins at the 21 minutes mark of the show. Finally, Dean speaks to Sybrina Fulton, Trayvon's mother. Their talk is at the 50 minutes mark of the show.
Soccer Injury Lawsuit Could Have Huge Implications: Maryland Residents Could Finally Gain Rights to Sue for Damages
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on September 19th, 2012
After a 20-year-old man suffered serious facial injuries while warming up for a league soccer game in Maryland in 2008, he was not able to recover damages for his injuries. That's because he lived in Maryland, one of only four states and the District of Columbia, where a plaintiff cannot recover any monetary damages at all if a judge or jury finds that they have contributed to their accident by as little as 1 percent....
Battle Continues Over Pennsylvania’s Voter ID Law: What It Means for Voters
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on August 15th, 2012
The controversial five-month-old Pennsylvania law that requires voters to show valid photo ID in order to cast their ballots at the polls was upheld this week by a state Commonwealth Court judge, but the battle is likely far from being over. In a 70-page opinion, Judge Robert Simpson Jr. upheld the law, saying that it would not be an unfair or unconstitutional burden on voters in the Commonwealth, according to a story in The Pittsburgh...
On Court Radio – What You Need to Know As Tenants and Landlords – Listen in Sunday at 7 a.m.
By Dean I Weitzman, Esq. on July 14th, 2012
Disputes between landlords and tenants are among the most common legal situations that can occur in people’s lives. From a landlord who isn’t concerned about properly caring for their rental properties to tenants who fail to pay their rent on time, there’s a myriad of issues that can arise and cause tensions for both sides. These kinds of issues will be the topic on “Court Radio” at 7 a.m. this Sunday as Court Radio host...