Car accidents do not always happen close to home. Many people pass through Pennsylvania every day for work, family visits, vacations, or business trips. If you live in another state and are injured while driving in Pennsylvania, the legal process can feel confusing. The laws that apply may be very … [Read more...]
The Link Between PTSD and Personal Injury Cases
PTSD | Personal Injury | Car Accidents Serious accidents and violent assaults change lives in many ways. Most people think first about broken bones, cuts, or bruises. Those injuries are real. They are painful. They are visible. But not all injuries can be seen. Many people walk away from car … [Read more...]
How Orthopedic Hardware After an Accident Affects Your Claim
Severe injuries often require surgery, and for many accident victims, that means orthopedic hardware—plates, screws, rods, or artificial joints. These devices can restore stability and mobility, but they also change how an injury is evaluated in a personal injury claim. When metal hardware becomes … [Read more...]
Road Debris & Poor Maintenance Can Lead to Liability After Crash
Potholes, loose gravel, and stray cargo are more than annoyances. They can cause blown tires, sudden swerves, rollovers, and chain-reaction crashes. When a road hazard leads to injuries, you may wonder who is responsible. Sometimes the answer is a private driver who failed to secure a load. Other … [Read more...]
Injuries Due to Inadequate Lighting in Parking Lots or Stairwells
Poor lighting hides danger. In a dim parking lot, a pothole looks like a shadow. On a dark stairwell, a broken tread blends into the step below it. Underlit areas increase the chance of trips, missteps, collisions with unseen hazards, and even crime. When injuries result, the question becomes who is … [Read more...]
Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury
When you are injured on the job or because of someone else’s negligence, one of the first questions you may have is how to recover the money you need for medical treatment, lost wages, and other expenses. In many cases, your legal options fall into one of two categories: workers’ compensation or … [Read more...]
How Expert Witnesses Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Strengthening Your Personal Injury Claim When you’re hurt because of someone else’s mistake, getting the right help is important. Lawyers often use expert witnesses to make a strong case. These are people with special training and experience who can explain … [Read more...]
Should Anti-Speeding Technology Be Implemented?
Should the U.S. Require Anti-Speeding Technologies? The U.S. has an automobile-centric culture, and the prevailing wisdom is that Americans would not accept the anti-speeding technologies that are now emerging on the market. However, a recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) survey … [Read more...]
Some Causes Of Head-On Truck Collisions
Here Are the Top Causes of Head-On Truck Collisions Head-on collisions cause the most fatalities of all truck-related accidents, according to the Department of Transportation. In Pennsylvania, nearly 5% of all truck accidents were head-on collisions, according to PennDOT. Below, we take a closer … [Read more...]
Whiplash Can Be A Serious Long-Lasting Injury
Whiplash Is a Serious and Potentially Debilitating Injury Whiplash is a common injury in car accidents even where the vehicle or vehicles were travelling just 5 to 10 miles per hour. In these low-impact collisions, Allentown personal injury attorneys note that risk of whiplash is at least 35% and … [Read more...]