How Trucks and SUVs Can Seriously Injure Pedestrians Pedestrians hit by SUVs are more likely to experience severe injuries or death compared to after being struck by a car. This is according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. SUVs and Trucks Are Designed Differently Than … [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...]
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...]
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...]
What is an Attractive Nuisance?
November 4, 2013 by
We've all heard a story like this—a small child climbs a sand pile or wanders into a swimming pool, attracted simply by curiosity. Unfortunately, in many of these instances, all does not end well. The sand pile may collapse in on the child, or the child may not know how to swim. Under the law, … [Read more...]