In 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 […]
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Establishing Liability in a Car Accident
It can be a whirlwind of events after being injured in a car accident. Your car may be damaged beyond repair, requiring the purchase of a new car. You will need to get medical attention and consistent follow-up care for your injuries. There will be insurance companies calling and questions to answer. It can all […]
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Building an Inadequate Security Premises Liability Case
If you have been the victim of a crime on the property of another, you may be able to hold them liable for the harm you have suffered. You see, establishments have a duty to put adequate security measures in place to protect visitors to the property from being the victims of crimes. Failure to […]
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Should I Give a Statement to the Insurance Company After an Accident?
After a car accident, you will feel bombarded by phone calls. Most of these phone calls may very well be from insurance companies. They are likely to come from both your own insurance company and those of the other parties involved in the accident. It can all be overwhelming. You have just been through a […]
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Broken Ribs in a Slip and Fall
Slip and falls can lead to debilitating injuries. These injuries can be painful. They can require extensive medical attention and follow-up care in order to heal. They can keep you out of work resulting in significant lost wages. To put it simply, slip and fall injuries can hurt more than just your health, they can […]
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Red Light Accidents
If a car or any type of vehicle enters an intersection after the traffic light has turned red, this is considered to be “running a red light.” Some people run red lights because they are not paying attention. Most red light runners, however, do so because they are simply in a hurry. They do not […]
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What is a Structured Settlement?
Waiting for the settlement phase of your injury claim to roll around can feel like forever. For some, it never comes and litigation may be necessary. For most personal injury claimants, however, the claim will be resolved in a settlement. When the settlement phase finally arrives, you should be ready and have as much information […]
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Police Brutality Civil Rights Claims
Law enforcement officers are granted a range of powers so that they can effectively carry out their official duties. Their powers are not, of course, limitless and they are legally required to exercise their authority within those limits and in a responsible way. Unfortunately, some police officers step out of line or way over the […]
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Common Medical Mistakes Made in the ER
The often fast-paced, high adrenaline, and high-pressure environment in an Emergency Room (ER) setting may make it no surprise that it is one of the most common places for medical mistakes to be made. Regardless, however, we trust emergency room doctors and healthcare workers to provide us the best possible medical care. While the chaotic […]
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Icy Sidewalk Slip and Falls
The season of icy sidewalks and walkways is upon us, Philadelphia. Even the most seasoned of northerners need to remain constantly vigilant in the winter months to be aware of such hazards and to take swift action in addressing such a hazard on their property. Unfortunately, property owners are not always as diligent as they […]
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