Victoria Upsey arrived at Pottstown Medical Center 36 weeks into her pregnancy. She was showing signs of placental abruption – a medical term for the placenta detaching prematurely from the lining of the uterus. An ultrasound was ordered to determine the health of the yet-unborn baby Upsey was carrying, but the out-of-date equipment was unable…

On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer answers legal questions from callers.

Drowsy driving is a problem that affects everyone on the roads, drivers and passengers alike. Teenagers should understand the dangers of driving sleepy. When it comes to driving safety, young people are often associated with such dangers as texting while driving, speeding and driving while intoxicated. These are serious issues that cause many accidents in…

On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer speaks with commercial real estate executive director Jack Meyers about how rising interest rates and improving credit scores can affect buying a home.

On this episode of Court Radio, Dean Weitzman of MyPhillyLawyer talks about the recent mass shooting that occurred in a bowling alley in Lewiston, Maine, speaks with Linwood Holland, the Republican candidate running for the Philadelphia Register of Wills position, and later, answers legal questions from callers.

Hospitalized patients face many risks in the aftermath of major surgery or during treatment for a severe illness. Medication errors, infection risks, improper charting and failures to respond to patient complaints can lead to immediate complications with tragic consequences. One example of nurse malpractice that has gained recent attention is “alarm fatigue” – failing to…