Strict Liability Claims As a practical matter, most personal injury claims are based on allegations of negligence, as developed through the common law. We've looked at the components of a claim based on negligence—the breach of a duty of care, causation, and actual loss—in other blogs. There are … [Read more...]
Defending a Strict Liability Claim
August 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Defending a Strict Liability Claim Though most personal injury lawsuits are based on a legal theory of negligence, or breach of a duty to use reasonable care, there are also instances where an injured person may seek compensation based on a theory of "strict liability." We discussed the concept of … [Read more...]
Understanding Negligence: Actual Loss
July 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Understanding Negligence: Actual Loss In earlier blogs, we explained the negligence principles of standard of care and of causation. There's a third requirement—you must also show that the defendant's breach of the duty to act as a reasonable person caused you to suffer actual loss. That may seem … [Read more...]
Understanding Negligence: Causation
June 2, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Understanding Negligence: Causation In an earlier blog, we explained the requirement that a personal injury plaintiff show a breach of the duty of care in order to succeed in a negligence lawsuit for damages. That's only the first step, though. Once you've established a breach, you must then show … [Read more...]
Understanding Negligence: The Standard of Care
May 26, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Understanding Negligence: The Standard of Care If you or someone you love has been hurt because of the carelessness or wrongful conduct of another person, you may expect to be able to take legal action to recover compensation for your injuries and for any losses you have suffered. But how does that … [Read more...]
Metzger & Kleiner Wins Verdict in Bed Bug Litigation
April 13, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Firm Wins Award against Hotel Chain for Personal Injury and Property Loss Metzger & Kleiner, personal injury attorneys in Philadelphia have successfully obtained a verdict from a Philadelphia arbitration panel, securing damages for clients who were bitten by bed bugs at a Baymont Hotel & … [Read more...]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
March 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Understanding the Statute of Limitations in a Personal Injury Lawsuit When you have been hurt because of the careless, negligent or wrongful acts of another person, you must initiate legal action to recover any losses within a specific period of time from the date the injury occurred. This is known … [Read more...]
The Most Common Elevator Accidents
January 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The Most Common Elevator Accidents If you work in a metropolitan area, chances are good you get on an elevator every day. Though you may not realize it, more than 17,000 people are seriously injured every year in elevator accidents. Here are some of the most common causes of elevator accidents and … [Read more...]
Philadelphia City Hall Bed Bug Infestation
September 17, 2015 by
Bed Bug Infestation at Philadelphia City Hall I was sorry to hear about the bed bug infestation in a portion of the Philadelphia City Hall building. As a personal injury attorney who has represented numerous individuals against landlords, hotels, and movie theaters, I know how difficult it is to … [Read more...]
Proving That Your Injuries are Serious
January 3, 2014 by
Proving That Your Injuries are Serious Often, in the aftermath of an accident, as you take steps to move forward with your life, one of the biggest challenges is demonstrating to a judge and jury the serious nature of your injuries. Some of the most debilitating injuries can often be most difficult … [Read more...]