A recent front-page article in The Legal Intelligencer, the leading Pennsylvania daily newspaper covering the legal industry, discussed in detail the work Stewart Eisenberg and Josh Schwartz have done on behalf of their clients who allege they were sexually abused by Boy Scouts of America scoutmasters. The article focused on the impact state laws have […]
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The Legal Intelligencer Spotlights Eisenberg Rothweiler’s Work Representing Clients Sexually Abused by Boy Scout Leaders
Boy Scout Sexual Abuse Scandal: More Than 12,000 Victims?
The Boy Scouts of America is facing thousands of accusations involving child sexual abuse. For many decades, the organization maintained a blacklist that accounted for thousands of instances of alleged child sexual abuse. In 2012, the Los Angeles Times wrote extensively on these blacklists, which are also known as the “perversion files”. The Los Angeles […]
Understanding the Boy Scout Abuse Scandal and the “Perversion Files”
Since its start in 1910, The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) kept secret files containing thousands of sexual abuse cases against scout leaders. Also known as the “Perversion Files,” these reports detail the abuse, as well as include a blacklist of abusers, dating back to the early 1900s. Investigations by the Los Angeles Times report […]
Could Physician Burnout Cause Your Doctor to Make a Medical Error?
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in America behind heart disease and cancer. These errors are also often preventable, so healthcare professionals have put great effort into bringing the instances of errors down. However, are some of these efforts misplaced? If so, could this lead to more medical malpractice? Should Physician Burnout […]
Understanding the Spike in Suicides for Pennsylvania Prison Inmates
According to a report published by the CDC, suicide rates have risen over 30 percent since 1999. In Pennsylvania, the suicide rate has increased by 22 percent since 2008. While these numbers are troubling, there are segments of our population where the suicide rate is even higher. For example, the suicide rate for the Pennsylvania […]
How Did a Tire Blowout Result in the Largest Amputation Settlement in the Nation?
While driving her family in her Saturn Relay, a woman was forced off the road as a concrete mixer’s tire exploded. The tire blowout resulted in the tread becoming separated and left to dangerously remain on a busy highway. This led to the Saturn Relay crashing into the huge tread and eventually caused a rollover […]
Are Defective Guardrails Responsible for Deaths Nationwide?
Guardrails are supposed to save lives by helping absorb the impact forces during car accidents. Ironically, certain models of guardrails may increase the chances of death or serious injuries during collisions. Recent deaths across the country were reportedly caused by guardrails, such as the X-Lite. This telescoping guardrail system is manufactured by Lindsay Transportation Solutions. […]
Four Types of Medical Errors in Emergency Rooms
Medical errors can occur in any type of outpatient or inpatient setting. Emergency rooms are a health care setting where medical errors can occur. There are several theories as to why medical errors are more common in emergency rooms than other health care settings. Overcrowding is one possible reason. Regardless of the cause, it is […]
Philadelphia VIP Names Our Law Firm as a Finalist for a Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award
We are honored to announce that Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P. C. , has been selected by Philadelphia VIP as a finalist to receive a Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award.
What are the Worst Mistakes During Surgery?
Medical errors are responsible for an estimated 251,000 to 440,000 deaths in the US each year. An incorrect diagnosis, surgical mistake or medication error could lead to a serious injury or death during your next visit to the hospital. Surgical mistakes are a type of medical error that affects thousands of patients each year. Some […]
