by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Jan 28, 2020 | Latest News
Prison suicide is a common cause of death throughout Pennslyvania. The rate of suicide is higher in prison populations than in the general population. In some cases, people who have never shown signs of being suicidal become suicidal while serving time in prison....
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Dec 28, 2019 | Latest News
Dogs are our trusted companions and our best friends. Most of the time, dogs provide loving companionship to individuals and families alike. However, every year, individuals suffer injuries from dog bites. Sometimes, even dogs that seem friendly and non-aggressive...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Nov 25, 2019 | Latest News
In May 2019, a Pennsylvania jury awarded 68,000 prison inmates $1,000 each in punitive damages in Taha v. Bucks County. The plaintiffs alleged that Bucks County, located outside of Philadelphia, and several other municipalities violated Pennsylvania law when they...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Oct 17, 2019 | Latest News
Philadelphia police officers have a right to use reasonable force when making an arrest. However, when police officers use unreasonable force, the injured party might have a right to compensation in a civil rights lawsuit. One of the ways police officers subdue...
by Abramson & Denenberg, P.C. | Oct 14, 2019 | Latest News
Re-posted with permission from Bucks County Courier Times A federal judge found no reason to overturn a jury’s verdict that awarded $1,000 each to nearly 68,000 former Bucks County prison inmates for violating their privacy. Bucks County has lost its initial attempt...
