Negligence is a legal theory upon which most personal injury claims are founded. It is the basis for the majority of civil lawsuits. Laws pertaining to negligence are set at the state level. The basic theory remains true, however, throughout. Negligence is when someone else owes you a legal duty to act with a certain […]
Read MoreWhen a driver strikes a pedestrian, the immediate assumption is that the driver is at fault. However, there are instances in which a pedestrian can be found liable in an accident involving a vehicle. One area in which this may arise is when a pedestrian is hit while crossing the street on a “do not […]
Read MoreCar seats are designed to protect our most precious and vulnerable passengers, but what happens when these devices fail? At Cooper Schall & Levy, our experienced product liability attorneys are deeply familiar with the devastating consequences of car seat malfunctions. If your child has suffered an injury due to a defective car seat, this content […]
Read MoreWhen you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another, financial restitution becomes a critical component of your recovery, ensuring that you don’t have to bear the burden of medical expenses, lost wages, and other related costs on your own. The capable, caring personal injury attorneys at Cooper Schall & Levy in Philadelphia understand the […]
Read MoreSlip and fall accidents can occur anywhere, but when they occur outdoors and are caused by someone else’s negligence, victims can hold the responsible party legally liable if they are injured. If you have been seriously hurt in a slip and fall accident as a result of a landscape hazard, you are entitled to meaningful […]
Read MoreSlip and fall cases in Pennsylvania are governed by a complex series of laws and precedents that hinge on the careful examination of liability and duty of care. Whether it occurs on the slick floors of a supermarket or the icy sidewalks of Philadelphia, a slip and fall case in Pennsylvania demands a thorough understanding […]
Read MoreThere is more than one type of premises liability, the legal principle that requires property owners to maintain safe conditions to avoid causing harm to those who visit. While most commonly we think of premises liability in terms of slips and falls resulting from obstacles or slippery conditions, another type of premises liability involves claims […]
Read MoreIn a premises liability claim, an injured party is asserting that a property owner failed to keep the premises safe and they were injured as a result. Pursuing a premises liability claim means the injured party can seek compensation for the harm the suffered due to the property owner’s negligence. There are, however, several hurdles […]
Read MoreIf you have suffered a personal injury due to a trip and fall on an uneven sidewalk in Philadelphia or one of its surrounding counties, contact Cooper Schall Levy for a free consultation to determine whether you are entitled to compensation. Our attorneys have spent decades defending the rights of those injured by negligent property […]
Read MoreMulti-car accidents are considerably more complicated than two-car collisions since they involve several damaged vehicles, and often many injured drivers and passengers. It is also more difficult to assign fault in a multi-car accident. An external precipitating factor–bad weather, a road spill, or an object or animal on the roadway–may make the situation even more […]
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