The Importance of Designating a Health Care Power of Attorney

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Estate Planning and End-of-Life Law in Pennsylvania

Over time, everyone hears stories of families in anguish over how best to respect the rights of a family member who can neither care for him or herself nor make medical decisions. And we’ve all thought “If only they’d taken just a little time to arrange for this possibility.”

Now is always a good time to address legal issues regarding the possibility of incapacity because, unfortunately, the possibility of future incapacity is always present. The estate planning and health care proxy attorneys of Barnard, Mezzanotte, Pinnie, Seelaus & Kraft LLP in Media, Pennsylvania can help.

Each member of our four-attorney legal team has more than 20 years of experience handling estate planning, living wills and powers of attorney. We can:

  • Meet with you to discuss all your concerns regarding end-of-life care
  • Help you make decisions that fully reflect your wishes and concerns
  • Draft an affidavit that will help guide your family and allow medical care providers to make decisions that are consistent with your wishes in the event of incapacity

We are experienced in creating health care powers of attorney both as a proactive step and when hospitals require them prior to certain kinds of medical treatment. To contact the health care power of attorney lawyers of Barnard, Mezzanotte, Pinnie, Seelaus & Kraft LLP in Media, Pennsylvania, to schedule a free initial consultation, call 610-565-4055 or 302-594-4535.

Pennsylvania Premises Liability Injuries

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Handling Inadequate Lighting and Inadequate Security Claims since 1980

Residential and commercial landlords’ responsibilities extend to installing and maintaining smoke detectors, keeping walkways even and clear of snow and ice, and ensuring that handrails and other safety features are in place. But did you know that landlords can be held legally responsible for injuries caused by the lack of:

  • Adequate lighting?
  • Adequate security?

When stairwells, doorways and hallways have inadequate lighting, dangerous conditions can exist. And, likewise, dangerous conditions can arise when:

  • Security personnel are poorly trained, don’t respond or are absent at key moments
  • Security devices like gates and cameras don’t function properly
  • Reports of crimes are ignored and the resultant lack of security precautions leads to injuries and death

If you or a loved one were injured in a premises liability accident in Pennsylvania, contact the attorneys of Barnard, Mezzanotte, Pinnie, Seelaus & Kraft LLP. Each lawyer on our attorney team has more than 20 years of experience and is a seasoned litigator.

We can investigate the accident scene, work to determine whether the landlord or property manager had prior notice of the dangerous condition, and gather and preserve the evidence needed to prove negligence. We can also work with you and your medical providers to demonstrate the full extent of your injuries and negotiate and litigate for your pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses, future diminished earning capacity and other possible losses.

When you’re injured due to another’s negligence, it’s important to obtain qualified legal assistance. To contact Barnard, Mezzanotte, Pinnie, Seelaus & Kraft LLP to schedule a free initial consultation, call 610-565-4055 or 302-594-4535.