What to Do If You Are Injured in a Car Accident Motor vehicle accidents happen in the blink of an eye. No matter how careful you are, you cannot control the actions of other dangerous drivers on the road. If you have suffered injuries as a result of someone else's careless or reckless driving, or … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Public Cases of Interest
August 6, 2012 by
Cases of important public interest will be easily accessible to both the public and the media, the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts recently announced. As of mid-July 2012, a new media and public information page was added to the intermediate appellate's website. President Judge … [Read more...]
Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?
July 27, 2012 by
If you suffered an injury at the hands of your doctor, nurse, surgeon, pharmacist, or other medical professional, unfortunately, it does not necessarily follow that you have a legal basis for a medical malpractice claim. Medical malpractice doesn't just mean that the doctor made a mistake. It … [Read more...]
Boating Accidents
July 25, 2012 by
Boating is one of the most pleasurable experiences a person can have in the summer. It is also one of the most dangerous. People often don't treat boats as motor vehicles. They don't give them the same respect they would a car. Some people routinely drink and drive on boats, especially speedboats … [Read more...]
Premises Liability—When You Are Hurt at a Shopping Mall or Store
July 10, 2012 by
If you have been injured at a shopping mall or while visiting a retail business, you may have a right to seek compensation under a theory of premises liability. In Pennsylvania, as in other states, the owner of commercial property has a duty to maintain the premises so as to minimize the risk of … [Read more...]
Public Transportation Injuries
July 3, 2012 by
As the price of gas has steadily crept up over the last decade, more and more residents of the greater Philadelphia area have turned to public transportation to get to jobs, school, medical appointments and other places they need to go. While the statistics show that there are far fewer serious and … [Read more...]
Product Liability—Dangers to Look For in Children’s Toys
June 26, 2012 by
It can be a parent's worst nightmare—your child gets a new toy or device and suffers a serious injury while using it. In many instances, the danger to your child is less than obvious. For example, IKEA recently recalled children's tents because unseen wires that help the tent keep its shape have … [Read more...]
What Constitutes False Imprisonment?
June 22, 2012 by
In the state of Pennsylvania, a person can be criminally charged with false imprisonment. This happens when a person knowingly restrains another in ways that interfere with the victim's liberty. You can also seek full and fair compensation for any losses you suffered when someone wrongfully detained … [Read more...]
What to Do if You Are Injured on Vacation
June 6, 2012 by
It can be your worst nightmare. You take that long-needed vacation, travel to a place where you can get some peace and quiet and get away from the hustle and bustle for a few days, only to suffer an injury because of someone else's carelessness. You may be hundreds or thousands of miles from home. … [Read more...]