Sometimes, who is at fault for causing an accident is not clear cut. One person may not carry all of the blame. If you played a role in contributing to an accident, but you were still injured in the incident, you are likely worried about how being partially at fault will impact your claim and […]
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What Do I Do After a Car Accident?
The truth of the matter is that most of us will know someone who has been involved in a car accident or be involved in one ourselves at some point in our lives. Every day, thousands of people are injured on U.S. roads. Being injured in a car accident can be a jarring experience, to […]
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Compensatory Damages
Have you heard of compensatory damages? If you or a loved one has ever been injured in something like a car accident or filed some other type of personal injury claim, you may have. Compensatory damages are a central part of a personal injury claim and one of the main, if not the sole, purpose […]
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What to Do If the Insurance Company Requests a Recorded Statement
So, you have been in a car accident. You have filed a claim with your insurance company and with the insurance company for the at-fault party. Almost immediately, you may find yourself being contacted by both insurance companies. They will call requesting details of the crash. They will call requesting details of your injury. They […]
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How Do You Prove Liability in a Slip and Fall Case?
Slip and fall accidents can lead to broken hips, fractured wrists, head trauma, and other serious injuries. Those that suffer injuries in slip and fall incidences can face pain and limited mobility, not to mention extensive and invasive medical treatment to try and repair the damage which has been done. In the face of the […]
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What Damages are Available in a Medical Malpractice Case?
In Pennsylvania, medical malpractice is said to have occurred when a patient is injured by the negligent treatment provided by a healthcare professional that has deviated from generally accepted medical standards. Injuries resulting from medical malpractice can have severe and lasting consequences on health and lives. While it can be scary to confront the fact […]
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What is a Product Liability Claim?
Consumers rely on products they buy to be safe and free from dangerous defects. Companies that produce consumer products, in turn, have a duty to make safe products that are free from dangerous defects. Sometimes, however, a dangerously defective product makes its way into the stream of commerce and people can be seriously harmed and […]
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How to File a Wrongful Death Claim
While the nuances of the definition can vary slightly from state to state, most, Pennsylvania included, define a wrongful death as a death resulting from the wrongful act or negligence or another. In addition to being a real tragedy and a palpable loss for a family and loved ones, a victim in a wrongful death […]
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Important Facts About Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are commonly sustained in accidents involving head trauma. These are serious injuries and can be difficult to diagnose, particularly when a patient is not forthcoming about any symptoms they may be experiencing. Proper diagnosis of a TBI can be critical to most effective recovery and is also likely to play a […]
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Seniors, Stay Safe Out On the Road
We face unique challenges as we age. As our age increases so do our chances of experiencing a decline in our mental and physical health. Our vision, hearing, and reaction time can be impacted by advanced age and all of this can lead to serious safety concerns for our senior drivers. This is even more […]
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