After an injury, you face medical bills, time off work, and stress. You also face a choice: settle your claim or take it to trial. Most cases settle. Some should go to court. Knowing why, how long each path can take, and what risks are involved helps you protect your future. Why most cases … [Read more...]
How Medical Records Impact Your Personal Injury Case
After an accident, your medical records are some of the most important evidence in your personal injury case. They not only document the extent of your injuries but also help prove the cause of those injuries and the costs you’ve incurred. Without clear, detailed, and consistent medical records, you … [Read more...]
Navigating Insurance Company Tactics After an Accident
After a serious accident, most injury victims expect the insurance company to cover their losses fairly. Unfortunately, that’s not always how it works. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses, and their goal is to pay out as little as possible. While they may appear friendly and concerned, … [Read more...]
Comparative Negligence in PA Injury Claims
When someone gets hurt in Pennsylvania, they can often still get compensation even if they share some fault for the accident. This is because Pennsylvania uses what’s called the modified comparative negligence rule. This rule lets injured people claim money as long as they are 50% or less at fault … [Read more...]
When Limited Tort Doesn’t Restrict You: Legal Exceptions
In Pennsylvania, drivers can choose between full tort and limited tort auto insurance. While full tort offers the broadest legal rights to recover damages after a crash, limited tort restricts your ability to claim compensation for non-economic damages like pain and suffering—unless your case falls … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania’s Full Tort vs. Limited Tort Auto Policies
When you buy auto insurance in Pennsylvania, you have to make an important choice: full tort or limited tort coverage. This decision will affect your rights after an accident, especially when it comes to getting compensation for pain and suffering. Many drivers select an option without fully … [Read more...]
Settlements vs. Trials in Personal Injury Cases
When you are injured due to someone else's negligence, seeking compensation is often necessary to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional suffering. However, one of the most important decisions you and your attorney will face is whether to resolve your personal injury claim through a … [Read more...]
How Medical Records Impact Your Personal Injury Case
When you are injured in an accident, whether in a car crash, a slip and fall, or a workplace incident, the road to recovery can be overwhelming. You may need extensive medical treatment, time away from work, and emotional healing. Beyond focusing on your physical health, however, there is another … [Read more...]
Why Children Are at an Increased Risk of Injury From Car Accidents
Know How to Keep Your Child Safe in the Car In 2022, 660 children under the age of 13 died in car accidents while riding in a car. In 2021, An estimated 156,502 children under the age of 13 were hurt while riding in a car that was involved in an accident. You can take steps to keep your children … [Read more...]
PA’s Roads Named Among Most Dangerous During Winter
Winter brings beauty, but it also brings danger to roads across the United States. Snow, ice, and freezing rain create hazardous conditions that contribute to thousands of accidents each year. The Reality of Winter Driving Risks Winter is one of the most dangerous seasons for drivers. According to … [Read more...]