The Importance of Holding Manufacturers of Defective Medical Devices Liable Pennsylvania has several laws that set forth that, under the strict liability concept, the person or company responsible for the manufacture or distribution of a defective product can be held liable for the resulting harm, … [Read more...]
What to Do After a Dog Bites You
April 17, 2021 by Leave a Comment
How to File a Dog Bite Injury Claim Each year, roughly 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog. These bites can lead to all sorts of complications, ranging from severe infections to PTSD. If you want to get compensation for your injuries, you need to know how to file a dog bite lawsuit. Document … [Read more...]
Post-Accident Care for Pedestrians
March 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Helpful Tips for Pedestrians Injured by Collision in Pennsylvania Between January 2018 and June 2019, approximately 163 Pennsylvania pedestrians suffered fatal injuries when they were struck by motor vehicles. Thankfully, many people survived similar incidents and were able to obtain emergency and … [Read more...]
Common Car Crash Injuries
March 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Most Common Injuries After a Car Accident In 2015, one in every 44 individuals got into a reportable car accident in Pennsylvania, and that same year, 1 in 156 people involved in a traffic crash received injuries. Car accident injuries can result in high medical expenses, missed work and dramatic … [Read more...]
Attractive Nuisances: What They Are and Why You Should Be Concerned
February 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Everything You Need to Know About Attractive Nuisances Each year, there are roughly 3,000 serious swimming-pool-related injuries. Swimming pools and other common property features can legally qualify as an attractive nuisance. In some cases, those who are injured by an attractive nuisance can seek … [Read more...]
Recourse for Defective Products Sold on Amazon
January 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Can You Sue Amazon for Defective Product Damages and Injuries? In 2017, Amazon shipped more than 5 billion items just through its Prime Program. According to a released report from Amazon, entertainment products and assorted household care products were the most consumed products. When you order … [Read more...]
The Dangers and Consequences of Drunk or Drowsy Driving
January 19, 2021 by Leave a Comment
How Are Drunk and Drowsy Driving Similar? Despite decades of law enforcement efforts and public awareness campaigns, more than 10,500 people die every year in drunk driving accidents, demonstrating just what a problem drunk driving remains in our society. Drowsy driving is also a highly dangerous … [Read more...]
What You Need to Do If You Get Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident
December 23, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Why You Should Seek Compensation for Slip and Fall Accidents Slip and fall accidents occur more often than imagined, and statistics from the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) indicate there are over 1 million cases annually. On average, the hospital bills for these accidents are over $30,000. … [Read more...]
Cities Can Be Held Liable for Some Accident Injuries
December 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
A Municipality May Have to Pay for Your Accident Injuries If you've been hurt on public property in Pennsylvania, you may be able to sue the applicable municipality under certain circumstances. Nationwide, large cities incur median annual costs for personal injury settlements of $12,026,044. State … [Read more...]