Can You Sue for a Fall on Private Property in Pennsylvania?
If you’ve been injured after slipping or falling on someone else’s private property in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering if you have a legal claim. The answer is: sometimes. Pennsylvania law allows injured individuals to pursue compensation when a property owner’s negligence contributed to their injury. However, proving fault and...
Read MoreWhiplash Injuries in Reading, PA: Symptoms, Treatments, and Legal Options
Whiplash is closely associated with car and other traffic accidents, but it can also be caused by slipping and falling, as well as various types of premises liability claims. These injuries can lead to long-term health concerns that include chronic pain and decreased range of motion. To make matters more...
Read MoreHow Delayed Injury Symptoms Can Affect Your Accident Claim in Pennsylvania
Recovering from your physical, financial, and emotional losses post-accident is essential to your recovery, but delayed symptoms can complicate things. The insurance company handling your claim will do everything in its power to keep your settlement low. If your symptoms are slow to present, they will manipulate this information to...
Read MoreHow Pain and Suffering Are Calculated in Personal Injury Lawsuits
Personal injury claims are based on the negligence of the at-fault party, and typical examples include traffic accidents of all kinds and slip-and-fall accidents. In such claims, you can seek compensation for both economic damages, like your medical expenses and lost earnings, as well as non-economic damages, which include your...
Read MoreWhat are the Risk Factors for Suffering Permanent Brain Damage After a Concussion?
While sustaining a concussion does not necessarily mean that you will suffer long-term impairment, certain factors will place you at a higher risk of suffering permanent neurological deficits. If your brain is still developing, or if you have a history of headaches or prior concussions, you are more prone to...
Read MoreHow Are TBIs Treated?
The impact of a traffic accident can be immense, and it can lead to very serious injuries that include traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In fact, car accidents are a primary cause of TBIs, and these injuries are as dangerous as they are unpredictable. If you or someone you love has...
Read MoreAre There Different Degrees of TBIs?
With 1.7 million people suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. The severity of a TBI will be a major factor in recovery time. While many TBI sufferers make complete recoveries, others are forced to live...
Read MoreSlip-and-falls in Pennsylvania
Worried about slipping and falling on that dangerous ice that your neighbor didn’t clear from their sidewalk? You are not alone. Slip-and-falls are the most common injuries in the country, especially during Winter. What responsibilities do property owners have? Property owners (including those responsible for business properties) are responsible for...
Read MoreWhat to do if you are hit riding your motorcycle
As a motorcycle rider, you have as much right to drive on the road as an automobile. Unfortunately, though true, you are still 29 times more likely to die in a traffic crash than someone in a car. Here are four tips to help you navigate the situation if you...
Read MorePennsylvania is one of the worst states for winter driving deaths
An average of 1,836 people die in car accidents caused by winter weather conditions every year. Pennsylvania is one of the four states with the most deaths attributed to winter weather driving. What can you do to stay safer on the roads? Avoid jerky movements Jerking the steering wheel or...
Read MoreWhat to do if you are injured by a hit and run driver
Pennsylvania law requires drivers to immediately stop their vehicles, exchange information and provide aid when an automobile accident happens. Drivers who fail to follow the law may face a third-degree misdemeanor charge and up to a $2,500 fine and as much as a year in prison. Despite the potential penalties,...
Read MoreWho pays medical bills after a dog bite injury?
If you or a loved one suffered a dog attack, you might have significant medical bills or even be unable to work. If the bite occurred in Pennsylvania, the dog’s owner may have financial responsibility for the costs related to the attack. Learn more about how dog bite liability works...
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