Steps to Take After a Falling Debris Truck Accident When debris or objects fall from a truck while the truck is on the road, it may seem minor, but it can cause major damage to not only other vehicles but to people as well. What Kind of Debris Falls From Trucks? Trucks travel to destinations … [Read more...]
What Types of Evidence Can You Present in a Personal Injury Case?
May 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What Counts As Inadmissible Evidence in a Lawsuit? Did you know that a lack of evidence is one of the most common reasons a person loses a lawsuit? The evidence you present can make or break your personal injury case, but keep in mind that the court won't allow you to bring up certain types of … [Read more...]
Proving That a Driver Was Negligent During a Truck Accident
April 8, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What It Takes to Prove Negligence Following a Truck Accident When you've been in a truck accident that was caused by another party, proving fault is necessary if you are interested in filing a lawsuit. In 2019, more than 118,000 trucks were involved in accidents that resulted in at least one … [Read more...]
How Do You Claim Compensation After a Bicycle Accident?
March 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Claiming Compensation After a Bicycle Accident Riding a bicycle is a great way to get exercise, fresh air, and save money on gas. However, sharing the road with larger vehicles poses risks. You will want to know how to claim compensation if you're injured in a bicycle accident. How to Determine … [Read more...]
Does Mediation Work in Personal Injury Cases?
March 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Your Guide to Settling Personal Injury Cases With Mediation Did you know that roughly only 10% of lawsuits actually end up going to trial? Instead of being decided in front of a judge and jury, most civil disputes end up being settled through pretrial negotiations and mediations. If you're … [Read more...]
Steps to Take If You Were Injured in a Car Accident As a Passenger
January 7, 2022 by Leave a Comment
What to Do As a Passenger in a Car Accident If you are a passenger who was involved in a car accident, passenger liability usually doesn’t apply. You may be left with injuries that require immediate medical attention. Since you were not the driver in this situation, it’s important to know what you … [Read more...]
How to Address Pre-existing Conditions in Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
January 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Can You Sue With a Pre-existing Condition? Roughly 130 million people are dealing with some sort of chronic health condition or pre-existing injury. What happens when these people end up getting injured in car accidents, slip and fall cases, and other incidents? Whether or not suing with a … [Read more...]
When Is a Dog Owner Negligent If Their Dog Bites and Hurts Someone?
December 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment
What Makes an Owner Negligent in a Dog Bite Case? Every year, about one out of every 73 people will experience a dog bite. Around 20% of dog bites are serious enough to require medical attention at a doctor's office, an urgent care clinic or a hospital emergency room. Pennsylvania is a strict … [Read more...]
Understanding How Comparative Negligence Works in Car Accident Claims
November 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Your Guide to Comparative Negligence in Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawsuits When handling car accident lawsuits, the majority of states use a rule called comparative negligence. This law determines who is at fault in an accident and decides whether or not the plaintiff deserves money. Understanding … [Read more...]
How Does Compensation for Future Losses From an Injury Work?
November 1, 2021 by Leave a Comment
How to Calculate Lawsuit Compensation for Future Losses With over 400,000 personal injury claims filed each year, this type of lawsuit is incredibly common. However, many people still aren't fully aware of how they work. If you have never heard of future losses, it can be helpful to learn a little … [Read more...]