If an individual sustains an injury or property damage caused by the careless or negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company, they should be able to recover compensation for their losses. This generally includes a range of economic and non-economic losses, including medical bills, lost income, out-of-pocket expenses, property damage expenses, and pain and suffering damages. However, punitive… READ MORE
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How to Prove Liability in Slip & Fall Claims
Individuals who sustained injuries caused by a slip and fall incident on another person’s property may be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, just like any other personal injury claim, a victim will have to prove the liability of the other party in order to recover the compensation they are entitled to. Here, we want to examine the… READ MORE
What are the Most Common Causes of Semi-Truck Accidents?
Accidents involving larger semi-trucks can result in devastating consequences for those inside smaller passenger vehicles. These incidents occur in a wide variety of ways, and they can be the fault of either the traditional car driver, the truck driver, the trucking company, or various other parties. Here, we want to describe some of the most common causes of semi-truck accidents… READ MORE
What is a Spoliation Letter and how is it Used in a Truck Accident?
After a commercial truck accident occurs in Philadelphia with surrounding areas, there are various steps that victims need to take to help ensure their well-being and that they recover compensation for their losses. One of the main aspects of these cases is proving liability for the incident, and this involves gathering evidence. However, the evidence tends to disappear, get destroyed,… READ MORE
What To Do If You Sustain A Spinal Cord Injury After A Car Accident
In the hours, days, and weeks that follow a spinal cord injury, there are various steps that individuals need to take to help ensure that they recover full compensation for their losses. Seek Medical Care It is critical for any spinal cord injury victim to seek medical care as soon as possible after an incident. Often, spinal cord injuries do… READ MORE
Can A Truck’s Black Box Be Used as Evidence in Court?
Accidents involving large commercial trucks often result in significant injuries and property damage, particularly for those inside more traditional vehicles involved in the crash. Any person injured due to the negligent actions of a truck driver or trucking company should be able to recover compensation for their losses. However, securing this compensation can be challenging. This requires gathering evidence, in… READ MORE
Do Pedestrians Have the Right of Way When Jaywalking?
Drivers in Pennsylvania understand that pedestrians tend to have the right of way in most areas. This is particularly true where there are crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked. However, pedestrians do have duties when they are on or around the roadway, and this includes following traffic laws. Crossing a road in an area with no crosswalk can be dangerous, and… READ MORE
Is Social Media Content Admissible in Court?
If you or somebody you care about has been injured or sustained property damage caused by the negligent actions of another individual or entity, there are various ways that you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. This can include recovery of compensation through an insurance settlement, or this could involve filing a civil lawsuit against the at-fault… READ MORE
Pennsylvania Car Insurance Laws
Every driver understands that they are required to carry insurance on their vehicle, at least if they want to remain legal on Pennsylvania roadways. Vehicle insurance is an important component in how we all manage to share the roadways together, particularly when an accident occurs. Here, we want to discuss what Pennsylvania law says about the types and amounts of… READ MORE
Should I Give a Recorded Statement to an Insurance Company?
If you or somebody you care about has sustained an injury caused by the actions of another party, you will likely be able to recover compensation from an insurance settlement. However, securing this compensation can be challenging. Insurance carriers are notoriously difficult to deal with, and they may make you think that you have to give a recorded statement. Here,… READ MORE