Typically, people picture a criminal defense attorney as one who fights to prove your innocence. Although true, this is only half the job. Sometimes people are found guilty and sometimes people are guilty. If you are in this situation, you want your attorney to do everything possible to help you get a fair and lenient sentence. (more…)
Any car accident is a horrific experience. This nightmare can be made worse when the person who injures you is intoxicated on drugs or alcohol. People who are driving while under the influence are often going too fast and acting erratically at the scene of the accident. If a drunk driver injures you, it is important to know your rights. (more…)
In order to prove a medical malpractice case against a health care professional, you must prove four things: duty, breach of duty, causation, and damages.
1. Duty. The doctor or health care professional had a duty to do something, such as provide treatment up to the standard of care of a reasonable doctor in the jurisdiction. Examples include properly diagnosing a disease such as cancer, or properly identifying mistakes that could happen and then correcting those errors. (more…)
A bench warrant means that there is a warrant for your arrest. There are three reasons why an individual would have a warrant out for their arrest. First, there are charges currently pending against an individual that have been filed and a warrant has been signed by a judge to arrest the person. Second, if someone has missed a court date and the court has issued a bench warrant for his or her arrest. Third, if a person is otherwise in Contempt of Court such as violating their (more…)
Cycling is one of the healthiest and most enjoyable forms of transportation. It can also be dangerous. Drivers of cars are often unaware of cyclists and are sometimes just plain belligerent. Even if you stay in the bike lane and wear the appropriate safety equipment, any encounter with a car can be life changing.
The rights of a cyclist are unique if you are injured. You need an attorney who understands what it is like to be on a bicycle. R. Emmett Madden of (more…)
While standing outside a Philadelphia bar, Jack was harassed by a group of rowdy drunks. He took the high road and did his best to ignore them. Later that night, as he and his girlfriend were walking to his car, this group came speeding at him in their car. Jack recognized the driver as the same person with whom he had argued earlier. The car struck Jack. He was dragged down the street, knocked unconscious, and transported to the emergency room. (more…)
Increasingly, universities are becoming harsher and more formal in their discipline of students. Gone are the days when punishments were informal with few repercussions. Even though a student may not formally be charged with criminal charges by the government, the repercussions of a school disciplinary proceeding can be harsh. Students can face disciplinary actions for minor offenses, drug charges, property damage, physical or sexual assault, and other crimes. (more…)
The Law Offices of R. Emmett Madden and ThePhillyLawyers is pleased to announce the opening of their new office in the heart of historic Jenkintown. Our Montgomery County office is now located at 711 West Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
We encourage all our friends of the firm to stop by and visit our new location. (more…)
