The last Friday in April, is National Arbor Day, a day set aside to celebrate the role of trees in our lives and to promote tree planting and care. J. Sterling Morton is considered the founder of Arbor Day. In 1854 Morton and...
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Your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claim is Subject to a Time Limit
September 30, 2019
If you’ve been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else, you may have a legitimate claim for damages. However, it’s worth noting that you do not have an unlimited period of time to sue. In Pennsylvania —...
Injured Plaintiffs Must Mitigate Their Damages
September 2, 2019
In Pennsylvania — and in other jurisdictions throughout the country — injured plaintiffs must act responsibly in the wake of an accident to ensure that their personal injury claims are preserved to the fullest possible...
Allentown Car Accident Lawyer There is little debate about the effectiveness of seatbelts for preventing death in the car accident context. According to data reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,...
Several Reminders From Highway Safety Law Awareness Week
February 18, 2019
Did you know that this week (February 18- 25) is “Highway Safety Law Awareness Week?” By raising awareness regarding certain traffic laws, with which you may not be too familiar, PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police...
Suing a Vehicle Owner for Damages
August 17, 2018
In Pennsylvania, if you have suffered injuries in a car accident in which the defendant-driver was operating a vehicle that was not their own, then you may not only have a legitimate claim for damages against the driver, but...
Car accident litigation can vary quite a bit from case-to-case, particularly if the owner of the vehicle is not the same as the negligent driver that caused your injuries — in Pennsylvania, this gives you a potential right...
Small Cars Can Come With Big Risks
October 30, 2017
When Purchasing a Car, Safety Should Be A Priority. As Personal Injury Attorneys, at Drake, Hileman & Davis, we often see the difference the size a vehicle makes in how seriously someone is injured in an...