While you may have heard the term “personal injury law,” you may not know exactly what it means or entails. Personal injury law is a specific area of law that, as the name suggests, deals with those who have suffered an injury. It is a civil area of law established as a means for the […]
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Winter Roadway Dangers
Here in Philadelphia, we are no strangers to harsh winter weather conditions. As the last leaves fall from the trees, we brace ourselves for a long, cold winter ahead. While many of us have spent our lives learning to drive in adverse winter weather conditions, it can be far too easy to become complacent about […]
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Common Challenges in Medical Malpractice Claims
If you have been the victim of medical negligence, you may have incurred a significant amount of physical, mental, emotional, and financial suffering. In order to recoup at least some of what you have lost, you may do so by bringing a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice claims can be very difficult to successfully pursue […]
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How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?
In personal injury claims, there are many levels of hurt and losses to consider and account for. There are physical injuries. There are property damages. There are also those intangible losses. The hurt that comes from the trauma of being involved in an accident and living with the pain of sustaining injuries. While these mental […]
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What Is Whiplash?
Have you heard of whiplash? Many may have but are unfamiliar with what it is exactly. People usually know that it involves some kind of neck pain and that it is commonly associated with auto accidents. There is, however, much more to whiplash. Here, we go into further detail regarding the causes of whiplash, its […]
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What Damages Are Available in a Wrongful Death Claim?
Under Pennsylvania law, a wrongful death is said to occur when a death is caused by the “wrongful act or neglect or unlawful violence or negligence of another.” Essentially, a wrongful death claim can arise in any event where a personal injury claim may have been brought had the deceased survived the incident. In fact, […]
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Parking Lot Accidents
It might not seem like it, but parking lots can be dangerous places. The often small space of a parking lot can be quickly filled with any number of hazards such as pedestrians (some of whom are very distracted and not paying attention), other vehicles (some of whom are very distracted and not paying attention), […]
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Common Causes of Electric Motor Scooter Accidents
While electric scooter companies such as Lime and Bird have spread in popularity across the country, Pennsylvania has remained firm in its resolve to keep them away and keep the number of electric scooters on the road to a minimum. In fact, Pennsylvania has restrictive laws when it comes to the use of electric scooters, […]
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Are Construction Workers Limited to Workers’ Compensation to Cover Accident Injuries?
Construction workers face greater risks than most when they show up to work. With heavy machinery, hazardous material, working from great heights, and working below objects set at great heights, construction workers can be substantially injured all too easily when on the job. When a construction worker is injured, however, are they restricted to only […]
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Who Is Liable for School Sports Injuries?
It can be scary to think about your child getting injured while playing school sports. The extensive paperwork and waivers you have to sign for him or her to participate can certainly cause anxiety and thoughts of worst-case scenarios. What would happen if your child was injured while playing school sports? Who would be liable? […]
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