Manufacturers, designers, and distributors of all consumer products owe consumers a duty to provide safe products. If anyone in the supply chain fails in this duty, and someone is hurt as a result, they may be held legally responsible for compensating that injured person pursuant to a product liability claim. Some of the most devastating […]
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Sideswipe Truck Accidents
Some of the biggest blind spots on any vehicle are those on either side of 18-wheelers and other big rig trucks. The size of the truck’s blind spots and the size of these trucks in and of themselves can be major contributing factors in a variety of accident types, sideswipe accidents included. Here are some […]
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The Impacts of Burn Injuries
Severe burns are often part of the injuries involved in a personal injury claim. Burns can be sustained by car accident victims due to anything from air bag deployment to a fire breaking out as a result of the accident. Burns can also be sustained because of a dangerously defective product. The fact of the […]
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The Most Dangerous Times to Be on the Road
Did you know that there are more dangerous times to drive than others? Most of the time, we don’t really think about this. We need to get somewhere and we pick a time that works best for us and our schedule. Taking into account when it is more dangerous to be out driving, however, can […]
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Stay Safe Against the Rise in Personal Injury Risks this Summer
Schools out for summer! Yes, the joy of summer is the stuff of classic songs and treasured memories. The weather is beautiful. People are taking vacations and celebrating. It really is a magical time. This summer season, make sure that the good times keep rolling by being aware of those common summertime personal injury dangers […]
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Truck Crash Risk Factors
Big rigs are just a part of American life on the roads. It is easy to become complacent when traveling alongside these oversized vehicles, but it is critical that we all be mindful of the risks of sharing the roads with semi-trucks. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles, combined with the weight of […]
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Dangers of a Delayed Cancer Diagnosis
Delayed diagnosis is a common medical mistake that forms the foundation for medical malpractice actions. Not all delayed diagnosis situations will, of course, equate to medical malpractice but many times this is the case. When a doctor or other medical provider fails to provide the requisite standard of care in evaluating a patient and their […]
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Pennsylvania Insurance Requirements for Motorcycles
Just like all car drivers in Pennsylvania need to carry proper insurance coverage, so do all motorcyclists in the state. Yes, Pennsylvania law mandates that those operating motorcycles must carry certain insurance coverage. As an aside, the state also requires riders who are not over 21 years of age and lack two years of riding […]
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Can You Sue a Hospital for Medical Malpractice?
Hospitals are supposed to be places where you can find relief and healing for your injuries and other health conditions. Unfortunately, some people receive substandard care at hospitals and, as a result, needlessly suffer. If you were harmed instead of helped at a hospital, you are likely wondering who you can hold legally responsible. Can […]
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Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
We trust nursing home facilities and their workers with our most vulnerable loved ones. It is a tragedy that, with almost two million Americans living in nursing home and other long term care facilities, nursing home abuse and neglect continues to be a problem. Nursing home abuse is considered to be the intentional infliction of […]
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