When the weather is warm, it seems like almost everyone turns out to enjoy the Pennsylvania's lakes rivers and other waterways. Unfortunately, some of those who are enjoying water sports or who sail our waters are not paying attention to even the most basic of safety rules or to other vessels in the … [Read more...]
Heavy Machinery Injuries Resulting in the Workplace – PA
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the ten most dangerous jobs include mining machines, roofing, collecting refuse and recyclable materials, trucking and industrial machinery and the installation, maintenance and repair of heavy machinery. Additionally, working in construction with heavy … [Read more...]
The Ins and Outs of Dram Shop Laws in PA
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If you or a loved one was involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver, not just the driver may be held at fault. Pennsylvania has a law called the Dram Shop Law. This law holds businesses and staff accountable for serving liquor to people who are already clearly drunk who then drive while … [Read more...]
When Is a Daycare Facility Liable for Negligence?
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When you take your child to a daycare facility, you trust that the owners and employees will use a reasonable standard of care while entrusted to the safety and well-being of your child. What does this mean, though? In what types of situations will a daycare or childcare facility be liable for … [Read more...]
Investigating a Motorcycle Accident
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Motorcycle Accident Investigations When you have been injured while riding on a motorcycle, whether you were operating the bike or just a passenger, motorcycle accident investigations can make the difference between recovering the compensation you need and going without. This blog post identifies … [Read more...]
Punitive and Compensatory Damages: What Is the Difference and How Could It Affect Your Rights?
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More Than 70 Combined Years of Personal Injury Legal Experience in Pennsylvania When you are injured by another's negligence, you can often seek compensation or "damages" under the law. Generally, damages can be divided into two categories: Compensatory damages, which can be defined as a sum of … [Read more...]
Construction Sites, Heavy Equipment and Your Safety: What Can You Do When Something Goes Wrong?
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More Than 70 Years of Combined Personal Injury Legal Help in Philadelphia and Allentown Heavy equipment is inherently dangerous. Period. No machine is immune from the possibility of malfunction. When heavy machinery fails to work properly, people near it usually suffer the risk of injury. The … [Read more...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Your Legal Rights in Pennsylvania
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Providing Answers to Legal Questions in the Philadelphia Area for More than 40 Years Despite numerous medical advancements in recent years, the workings of the human brain remain a vast unknown. There is risk, then, in handling a head injury case without experienced and knowledgeable legal … [Read more...]
Elevator Accidents
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You've Been Injured by an Unsafe Elevator in Pennsylvania. Now What? Elevator accidents are, like medical malpractice injuries and plane accidents, somewhat unusual. Why? Because, unlike car accidents, there are fewer variables and risks. Only professionals can maintain elevators and, like in the … [Read more...]
Drunk Driving Accidents in Pennsylvania
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For many victims and families, there is little consolation for the pointless and preventable loss that a drunk driving accident can bring. Still, a successful lawsuit for compensation can bring: A sense of closure and fairness. Needed compensation to pay for diminished earning capacity, lost … [Read more...]