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Chester County Medical Malpractice Lawyer

Chester County medical malpractice lawyer Michael T. Malarick has been helping the Chester County community with medical malpractice claims for over 30 years. As a trusted and experienced Chester County medical malpractice attorney, Michael Malarick will provide you with a free initial consultation to review your claim. Medical malpractice lawyer Michael Malarick and the Malarick Law Firm have a high success rate with medical malpractice claims and have won large settlements for their clients medical injuries. If you were injured due to medical malpractice in Chester County PA or a surrounding area in Pennsylvania, call our Chester County medical malpractice attorney today. Click-to-call 610-816-6683 today for a free initial malpractice consultation.

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Chester County Medical Malpractice Lawyer: What Is The Certificate Of Merit Requirement?

If you are considering filing a medical malpractice claim in Chester County PA, or any other county within PA, you should be aware of the need for a Certificate of Merit and aware of the proper venue- or court- in which to bring your claim.

Pennsylvania law requires that a Certificate of Merit be filed with each medical malpractice lawsuit. The rule, 231 PA Code 1042.3, states that in any action (lawsuit) based on an allegation that a licensed professional deviated from an accepted professional standard, the plaintiff shall file with the complaint, or within 60 days, a certificate of merit signed by the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney, that states that an “appropriate licensed professional” has provided a written statement that there is a reasonable probability that the “care, skill, or knowledge” shown in your case fell outside of “acceptable professional standards” and that this “was a cause” in bringing about your harm or your damages. Call our Chester County medical malpractice lawyer today if you were injured or harmed.

medical malpractice lawyer in Chester County PA The “appropriate licensed professional” who provides the written statement for the Certificate of Merit, does not have to be the same person who will testify at your trial. The “appropriate licensed professional” who provides the written statement for the Certificate of Merit must be an expert with sufficient education, training, and experience to provide credible, competent testimony as if that appropriate licensed professional would testify at your trial.

If your medical malpractice complaint alleges malpractice against more than one licensed professional then you must produce a Certificate of Merit against each licensed professional. For instance, if a surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nurse contributed to or caused your harm, you must obtain a Certificate of Merit for each of the licensed professional. However, if you allege “vicarious liability”, that is, that a single employer, such as a hospital, controlled the surgeon, anesthesiologist, or nurse, then you only need to obtain a single Certificate of Merit. Call today for our Chester County medical malpractice lawyer will provide you with a free initial consultation.

Finally, in an extreme situation, if the expert testimony of an appropriate licensed professional is not necessary to present your medical malpractice claim, then the Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s attorney can so certify. Again, these are rare situations as, for example, the wrong patient or wrong body part was operated on. If you were injured or neglected during a medical procedure or operation, call our medical malpractice lawyer in Chester County PA today for a free initial consultation.

Chester County Medical Malpractice Attorney

If a Certificate of Merit is not filed, the court can dismiss your medical malpractice claim.

The Certificate of Merit requirement is meant to deter the filing of non-meritorious claims and to stop the filing of frivolous claims.

The Certificate of Merit requirement complicates the filing of a medical malpractice claim, especially when the Statue of Limitations deadline is near. Pennsylvania requires that a medical malpractice case be brought within 2 years after the negligence occurred. It is important to obtain the Certificate of Merit well within the 2 year Statute of Limitations. Call our Chester County malpractice lawyer today for a free initial consultation.

The Certificate of Merit requirement also makes a medical malpractice complaint more expensive to file. You will have to obtain your medical records in order that an appropriate licensed professional can review them and issue a written statement for the Certificate of Merit. Obtaining your medical records can be expensive. An appropriate licensed professional’s fee for reviewing your medical records can be substantial.

However, on a positive note, a Certificate of Merit will provide the plaintiff some peace of mind that an appropriate licensed professional agrees that medical malpractice occurred during your care. This may help both sides begin to see the value of your case. It does not, however, guarantee that you will win your medical malpractice claim.

Finally, the venue in which you file your medical malpractice lawsuit is another initial hurdle you must overcome. You can no longer file your medical malpractice claim in any county in PA that you choose. You MUST file your claim in the county where the malpractice occurred.

Contact Our Chester County Medical Malpractice Lawyer

If you were harmed or injured due to medical malpractice in Chester County, PA, call the Law Office of Michael T. Malarick today to speak with our Chester County medical malpractice lawyer today. We offer a free initial consultation and can help you recover damages from your medical injuries.

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Chester County Foreclosure Lawyers

Chester County foreclosure lawyer Michael T. Malarick helps the Chester County community and citizens save their home from a foreclosure. Foreclosure attorney Michael T. Malarick is a licensed attorney in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey with over 30 years of experience. The Malarick Law Firm can help you stop a sheriff’s sale or stop a home foreclosure in Chester County, PA. Click-to-call 610-816-6683 today for a free initial foreclosure consultation.

Chester County Foreclosure Lawyers: How To Stop A Home Foreclosure in Chester Count,PA

In Chester County, and every other county in PA, a home foreclosure, if not addressed, will eventually result in a Sheriff’s sale of your home. In Chester County, Sheriff’s sales occur on the third Thursday of each month from January to November. There is no sheriff’s sale in the month of December. Call our home foreclosure lawyers in Chester County, PA today for a free initial consultation.

In PA, home foreclosures are obtained through the courts. This means that you will get notice and time to cure the arrearages of your mortgage, that is, make your mortgage current. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 120-day Rule indicates that the mortgage company can not issue their first notice of foreclosure until the mortgage is more than 120 days pass-due.

The first notice in PA will be the Act 6 Notice of Intent to Foreclose. This Notice of Intent is sent 30-days before a foreclosure action is started. An Act 91 Notice will also be sent at this time. This notice informs home owners of their rights in foreclosure and of available mortgage assistance.

Do not ignore the Notice of Intent to Foreclose. Call our Chester County home foreclosure lawyers today for help stopping a foreclosure or sheriff’s sale. You may be able to avoid the foreclosure lawsuit by one of the following means:

Pre-Foreclosure Forbearance;
Loan Modification; or
Short Sale.

Chester County Foreclosure Defense Attorney: What Is Pre-Foreclosure Forbearance?

In a pre-foreclosure forbearance, the mortgage company and you agree to reduce or suspend your mortgage payments for a short time, usually 3-4 months. This forbearance may be an option if you are experiencing a temporary financial hardship and have missed or on the verge of missing a payment. Your suspended or reduced payment will be tacked onto the end of your mortgage. Our foreclosure defense attorney is here to help if you are facing a home foreclosure in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

What Is A Loan Modification?

A loan modification will change the terms of your mortgage if you are facing a financial hardship. The mortgage company may lower your interest rate, extend the length of your mortgage, or place your pass-due amounts in a balloon payment at the end of your mortgage. Typically, there will be a3 month trial period to assure that you can meet the new terms of your mortgage. A loan modification can be offered even if you are in foreclosure and face a Sheriff’s sale.

What Is A Short Sale?

In a short sale, you sell your home for less than what is owed on the mortgage. You must have your mortgage company’s consent for the short sale as they will not recover the full amount of their loan. A short sale will reduce the stress you face maintaining a burdensome mortgage. However, you will not receive any cash out of the sale and you may face a tax bill on the amount of the forgiven debt.

Will Bankruptcy Stop A Foreclosure In Chester County, PA?

Yes, bankruptcy, either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13, will stop foreclosure and a Sheriff’s sale. Pursuant to the “automatic stay” provision of the bankruptcy code, no action can be taken against a debtor unless the automatic stay has been lifted. Generally, if you want to get out from under your mortgage obligation, you would consider a Chapter 7 petition. However, if you want to stop the foreclosure or sheriff’s sale and keep your home, you would file a Chapter 13 petition. In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition, you propose a plan to catch up on your pass due mortgage payments over the course of 3 to 5 years. Also, while you are in bankruptcy, a loan modification application may be processed and confirmed. This may help you get out from bankruptcy with your mortgage status as current.

Contact Our Chester County Foreclosure Lawyers

If you are facing a Sheriff’s sale or home foreclosure in Chester County, PA, call our Chester County foreclosure lawyers today for a free initial consultation. Our foreclosure defense attorney will help you by explaining the situation.

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Chester County Slip and Fall Lawyer

Chester County slip and fall lawyer Michael T. Malarick has been helping the Chester County community with trip, slip and fall injuries for over 30 years. Attorney Michael T. Malarick has been a licensed lawyer in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 30 years. As a Chester County slip and fall lawyer, Michael T. Malarick has helped people in Chester County, PA claim large rewards for their fall injuries and hospital bills. Our law firm handles all types of injuries in Pennsylvania such as broken bones, head injuries, fractures, and more. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident call our Chester County slip and fall attorney now for a free initial consultation. The Malarick Law Firm wins large settlements for their injured clients. Call: 610-816-6683

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Chester County Slip and Fall Lawyer: Do I Have a Slip and Fall Case in Chester County, PA?

If you were injured in a Chester County Slip and Fall incident, you will need to prove that the negligent conduct of someone else caused your fall and injury. Our slip and fall lawyer in Chester County, PA can help you with your claim. We don’t get paid until you get paid.

A slip and fall claim in Chester County, or any other county in PA, requires 4 elements. These 4 elements are:

You are owed a duty
That duty was breached, or violated by someone
That breach caused your incident and
You were injured in the incident

Chester County Slip and Fall Attorney: What Type Of Action Can Cause A Slip And Fall Accident?

The reason why someone slips and falls and injures themselves are numerous. These reasons can generally be classified as falls caused either by improper exterior maintenance or improper interior maintenance. If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in Chester County, call our Chester County slip and fall lawyer now for a free initial consultation. Improper exterior maintenance may exist where a slip and fall is caused by:

Snow and ice on walkways or parking lots
Liquid spills or debris on walks or lots
Cracks, unevenness, or holes on a parking lot, sidewalks, or lawn

Improper interior maintenance may exist where a slip and fall is caused by:

Liquid spills or debris on floors or hallways
Frayed, loose, or missing rugs, floor tiles, or handrails
Cabinets, lights, or ceiling tiles that fall.

Who Is Responsible For A Slip And Fall Accident In Chester County, PA?

Anyone who owes you a duty of care may be responsible for your slip and fall incident. For example, if you slip and fall on a snow or ice covered sidewalk, the property owner owed you a duty to provide a safe pathway. If the property owner hired someone to shovel the sidewalk or plow the parking lot, and they did so improperly, then both the property owner and the snow plower may be responsible for your slip and fall incident. If you slipped and fell on ice or haven fallen on an icy sidewalk or parking lot, call our Chester County slip and fall lawyer now for a free initial consultation.

In Chester County, and every other county in PA, you may also be responsible for your slip and fall incident. If your slip and fall incident goes to trial, the jury will have to decide who is more responsible, you or the property owner. The jury will be instructed by the judge that you also have a duty to look out for your own safety. Call our Chester County slip and fall attorney and we will fight for you.

Chester County Slip & Fall Lawyer: How Do I Prove My Slip And Fall Claim?

You prove your slip and fall incident by establishing the negligent conduct of the owner or manager of the property.

The owner or manager of the property may be negligent if:

They created the danger that caused the incident
They knew about the danger that caused the incident and did not handle it correctly or
They should have known about the danger

The owner or manager created the danger if, for example, the carpeting or handrail on a stairwell was not securely fastened in place.

The owner or manager knew of the danger and failed to handle it properly if, for example, it finishes snowing or sleeting and a safe pathway was not provided within a reasonable amount of time.

The owner or manager should have known of the danger if, for example, they failed to inspect their property for potholes, uneven sidewalks, or loose ceiling tiles.

Contact Our Chester County Slip and Fall Lawyer

If you are injured in a Chester County slip and fall incident, or a slip and fall accident in any other Pennsylvania County, you should contact Michael T. Malarick, an experienced Chester County slip and fall lawyer who will zealously pursue your claim. We will fight to get you everything you deserve. Call today and let us fight for you.

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Dog Bite Lawyer Delaware County PA

Delaware County dog bite lawyer Michael T. Malarick has over 30 years of experience helping the Delaware County, PA community with dog bites, dog attacks, and other bodily injuries. If you, a family member, or a friend were attacked by a dog or bitten by a dog in Delaware County, PA call our Delaware County dog bite lawyer today for a free initial consultation. Our law firm is here to help you and you will receive a free initial consultation from our Delaware County dog bite attorney by calling today.

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Free Initial Consultation.	Wins large settlements.	Dog bites, attacks, & scratches.

Delaware County Dog Bite Lawyer: What do I do if a dog bites me or attacks me?

If you live in Delaware County,PA including Upper Darby, Coatesville, Aston, Marcus Hook, Springfield, Media, Havertown, Folcroft, Newton Square, Garnett Valley, Swarthmore, Brookhaven or any other greater Philadelphia, PA area and you have been bitten by a dog or attacked by another animal, you should do the following four things.

The first thing you should do if a dog, or any other animal, bites you or your child is to seek medical attention. Obviously, if it is a serious bite that caused bleeding, or a bite on your face or head, you should seek medical care. Also, if the animal bite or clawing punctured broke the skin on your arms or legs, or anywhere on your body, you should seek medical care. When you seek medical care at an Emergency Room or with your family doctor, a determination can be made whether a rabies vaccine is needed. A dog’s mouth and claws can contain bacteria that could cause an infection that may spread to other parts of your body. By seeking care at a hospital or in your doctor’s office, the dog bite event and your injury will be documented. If you, a family member, or a friend were bitten by a dog call our Delaware County dog bite lawyer for a free initial legal consultation.

dog bite lawyer in Delaware County PA The second thing you should do is to report the dog bite or animal attack to the police or the local animal control officer. Again, reporting the attack to the authorities will document how the event happened. If a loose dog bit or clawed you, the authorities can locate the owner of the animal. Once the owner of the animal is known, the animal’s veterinarian records will become known. Also, if the dog owner is present during the attack, the owner may offer to pay for your medical bills and ask that you not report the incident to the authorities. Do not agree to this. The animal owner may later renege on their offer, or the medical bills may become too expensive, and you will not have documentation of the attack. If you or a loved one was attacked by a dog or suffered a dog bite injury, call our Delaware County dog bite attorney today for a free initial legal consultation.

The third thing you should do is to get the name of the animal’s owner. This will allow you to get the dog’s veterinarian’s records which will provide important information for the doctors that are treating you. Also, the dog owner’s insurance company will investigate the attack. However, do not provide the insurance adjuster with a recorded telephone statement until you speak with an attorney. The home owner’s insurance may be available to pay for your medical bills and to pay for your pain and suffering. Call our dog bite lawyer in Delaware County, PA at 610-816-6683.

The fourth thing you should do when you suffer a dog bite is to take photographs of your injuries. When you take photos of your injuries from an animal attack, you will have documentation of the full extent of your injuries. Some injuries from a dog bite may quickly heal. Hopefully, your injuries from a dog bite will not leave any scars. If your dog bite injuries heal quickly without any scars, photographs of the injuries will allow an attorney or insurance adjuster to fully and completely assess your injuries.

Contact Our Dog Bite Lawyer In Delaware County, PA

If a dog bites you, or another animal attacks you, call Michael T. Malarick, an experienced dog bite lawyer in Delaware County, PA. Pennsylvania attorney Michael T. Malarick has handled dog bite cases, and other personal injury cases, in Chester County, Delaware County, and Philadelphia County for over 30 years. Michael T. Malarick, Esquire will gather the photographs, police reports, and medical reports needed to present your dog bite case to the insurance company.

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Delaware County Foreclosure Lawyer – How To Stop A Foreclosure

Delaware County foreclosure attorney Michael T. Malarick can help you with your home foreclosure and stopping a sheriff’s sale in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. If you are currently facing a home foreclosure or a sheriff’s sale our law firm can help you to keep your home. Call for a free initial consultation to stop foreclosure from our sheriff’s sale lawyer in Delaware County serving the following areas: Delaware County, Upper Darby, Philadelphia, Chester, Drexel Hill, Aston, Springfield, Marcus Hook, Boothwyn, Glenolden, Collingdale, Chadds Ford, Concordville, Chester County, and more. Contact us to stop a home foreclosure and sheriff’s sale.

Delaware County Foreclosure Lawyer: What do I do if my home is up for Sheriff’s Sale?

There are two types of Delaware County Sheriff’s Sales. One, a tax sale, will occur when the property owner fails to pay either their water bill, sewer bill, school tax, or property tax. Two, a mortgage foreclosure sale, will occur if the home owner does not pay their monthly mortgage payment.

The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Sales are held at 3801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. The tax sales happen four times a month and once each quarter. The judicial mortgage foreclosure sales are held on the first Tuesday of each month. A list of the dates of sale and the property listed for sale can be seen on the Delaware County Sheriff’s webpage. Call our foreclosure lawyer and sheriff sale attorney for a free initial consultation.

Before your home ends up on either the Sheriff’s Tax Sale or judicial Foreclosure Sale, do not ignore the notices you receive from the taxing authority or the mortgage company. Contact the agency to whom you owe money. There will be options available to you before you face the Sheriff’s sale. You may obtain a forbearance – a temporary reduction or suspension – of any money you owe. Also, most taxing authorities will have favorable repayment plans for the water bill, sewer bill, school tax, or property tax you owe. Mortgage companies can modify your mortgage by either reducing your interest or extending the term of your existing loan. Call our Delaware County foreclosure attorney today for a free initial mortgage foreclosure consultation.

What do I do if my Delaware County home has already been sold at a tax sale?

The owner of an occupied residence may assert his right of redemption and reclaim ownership of his home. The homeowner must, within 90 days of the tax sale, pay all back taxes and must pay back the winning bidder. This right of redemption only applies to tax sales. The right of redemption does not apply to mortgage foreclosure sheriff’s sales. Call our foreclosure lawyer in Delaware County PA for a free initial consultation.

Foreclosure Lawyer: What is the timeline from missed mortgage payments to Sheriff’s sale?

Once you fall behind by 60 days on your mortgage payments, you will receive an Intent to Foreclose Notice. Approximately 30 to 45 days later, an attorney will file a foreclosure complaint which must be served on you. Once the complaint is served on you, you have 20 days to answer the foreclosure complaint. If you do not answer the foreclosure complaint, you will receive a 10 day Notice of Default. After that additional 10 day Notice, a Default Judgement may be entered against you. Thereafter, you will receive a notice of sheriff’s sale followed by the actual sheriff’s sale. Once the sheriff’s sale has occurred, eviction proceedings will be instituted against you. Within one year after your missed mortgage payments, your home could be sold and you could be looking for alternate living arrangements.

Again, do not ignore any notice you receive during the judicial foreclosure process. Delaware County offers a Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program. In this program, a conciliation conference will be held in order to attempt to resolve or cure the mortgage default. Call our Delaware County home foreclosure attorney and sheriff sale lawyer for a free initial consultation.

Mortgage Foreclosure Attorney: What is my last resort if I face a Sheriff’s Sale?

As a last resort, the Delaware County home owner can file a bankruptcy petition. Once you file a bankruptcy petition, the “Automatic Stay” of the bankruptcy code is triggered. This means that all actions against you, the debtor, are stopped. The sheriff’s sale can not occur while the “Automatic Stay” is in effect. For more debt information, contact our bankrutpcy lawyer in Delaware County, PA to learn more about home foreclosure attorney sheriff sales during a free initial consultation.

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, while invoking the “Automatic Stay” will not prevent the ultimate sale of your home. In chapter 7, you must decide whether to redeem or cure your pass due mortgage payments or turn your home over to the mortgage holder. Contact our chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer for a free chapter 7 bankruptcy consultation.

A Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition will allow a qualified debtor, with a regular source of income, to prepare a repayment plan. This plan will allow you 3 to 5 years to catch up on your mortgage payments. Contact our chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer for a free chapter 13 bankruptcy consultation.

Contact Our Delaware County Foreclosure Attorney & Sheriff Sale Lawyer

If you face a Sheriff’s Sale of your home, contact Michael T. Malarick, an experienced Pennsylvania attorney who will fight to protect your home ownership. With over 30 years of experience, our home mortgage foreclosure lawyer will help you stop a sheriff’s sale.