If you’ve been harmed in an accident that was caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct of another party, then the law may entitle you to compensation for your losses, which may include damages that...
If you’ve been harmed due to the negligence of another individual or entity, then you may be entitled to bring a right of action against the liable defendant to secure damages as compensation. In the wake of an accident,...
Wrongful Death Damages for Lost Financial Support
December 31, 2019
The loss of a loved one in an accident can be extremely damaging, and in a multitude of different ways. Besides the emotional harm caused by the death, family members and other dependents may struggle due to the loss of...
Understanding Contingency Fees in Personal Injury Cases
December 17, 2019
If you’ve been injured in an accident — whether a motor vehicle accident, slip-and-fall, or some other scenario involving the fault of another party — then you may have a right of action against the defendant for...
Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in Pennsylvania
November 15, 2019
Negligent infliction of emotional distress (NIED) claims are often asserted as supplementary claims in the personal injury context, in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. For example, if you are injured in a car accident and your...
In Pennsylvania and throughout the country, rollover accidents are a serious problem that are particularly common in cases involving large trucks. According to data gathered and reported on by the Association for the...
TURNING OUR CLOCKS BACK INCREASES THE RISKS OF DRIVING AT NIGHT– Here Are Ten Tips to Stay Alive
November 1, 2019
This Sunday morning, at 2 AM, Daylight Savings Time will end. We will move our clocks back one hour. While many will welcome the extra hour of sleep we gain, when Daylight Saving Time ends, many people will find...
Common Defenses in Slip and Fall Lawsuits
October 17, 2019
In Pennsylvania, and elsewhere, slip and fall injury claims come under the umbrella of premises liability, which gives those who sustain injuries on another’s property the opportunity to sue and recover damages if their...
The Burden of Proof in Civil Litigation
October 10, 2019
If you have sustained injuries in an accident by the negligent or wrongful misconduct of another party, then you may be entitled to compensation pursuant to Pennsylvania law. It’s worth noting, however, in order to...
In Pennsylvania, the law is quite plaintiff-friendly with regard to dog bite injuries. If you’ve been injured in a dog bite accident, you are practically guaranteed some amount of damages as compensation. Still, those...