Why You May Need an Expert Witness in Your Case Personal injury lawsuits are fact-intensive exercises that require showing the defendant acted in a negligent manner. If evidence is slim, the plaintiff may need expert witnesses—defined as individuals whose opinions by virtue of training or … [Read more...]
How to Resolve Personal Injury Cases
January 15, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The Common Methods of Resolving a Personal Injury Case It is estimated that only 4% of personal injury cases go to trial. While it's your right to have a judge or jury hear your story, it's also possible to obtain a favorable resolution through mediation or arbitration. Let's take a closer look at … [Read more...]
What Happens If You’re in an Accident With a Driverless Car?
January 8, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Driverless Cars and Liability Issues In October 2018, Pennsylvania authorized a driverless car manufacturer to begin testing vehicles on roads throughout the state. Though a more universal acceptance of self-driving cars is still some years in the future, it’s worth remembering that technology … [Read more...]
Latent Injuries and the Statute of Limitations
December 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Filing Deadlines and Latent Injuries The laws regarding statutes of limitations are generally clear as to the time period that you have to file a lawsuit, and absent several exceptions, the statute of limitations limits your period to sue to two years in personal injury cases in Pennsylvania. In … [Read more...]
Filing a Lawsuit for Inadequate Security
December 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
When You Can Sue for Inadequate Security When you suffer personal injury from a physical attack on a premises owned by another, you may have a claim for inadequate security as many of these cases involve assault and battery. Property owners have an obligation to provide some level of security for … [Read more...]
Understanding Who Can Be Liable in Commercial Truck Accidents
November 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Who Can Be Liable for a Commercial Truck Accident? There are roughly 115,000 large truck and bus injury crashes every year in the U.S. Establishing liability is essential in any personal injury case, and truck accident liability is notoriously complex. An experienced truck accident lawyer can help … [Read more...]
Punitive Damages in a Truck Accident Case
November 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Are Punitive Damages Possible in a Truck Accident Case? One of the things that elevate damage awards in jury verdicts is punitive damages. If you have been injured in a truck accident, you are likely wondering whether you can get punitive damages against the truck driver or the company that employs … [Read more...]
How to Prevent Passengers From Creating a Distraction
October 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Staying Focused on the Road Instead of Your Passengers In 2018, there were about 4.5 million people injured in car accidents throughout the United States. Many accidents are caused by human error, such as driving while distracted by a passenger. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to … [Read more...]
Distracted Semi Drivers Cause Catastrophic Accidents
October 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Car Accidents Involving Distracted Semitruck Drivers Every year in the United States, roughly 4,000 people are killed in accidents involving massive semitrucks, and upward of 75,000 people are injured in collisions with semis, and often seriously so. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration … [Read more...]
How to Overcome the Mental Pain Caused By an Accident
September 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Recovering Mentally After an Accident Each year, about 3 million people are injured in car accidents in the U.S. Even if you aren't disabled in an accident, you may still have nightmares about a crash or experience other mental issues. Fortunately, there are ways that you can start to overcome … [Read more...]