Sustaining an injury or property damage often leads to individual recovering compensation through a settlement or as a result of a personal injury lawsuit. The route toward recovering this compensation usually comes through a first-party claim or a third-party claim, but understanding the difference between these two types of claims is important. What is a First-Party Claim? A first-party claim… READ MORE

Airbags are one of the most important safety features inside a vehicle. When we examine the information available from the Insurance Information Institute, we can see that airbags have been required in all new passenger vehicles since 1999. These devices prevent injuries and save lives, but they can also become hazards in their own right if they are defective. Airbag… READ MORE

When a person sustains an injury caused by the actions of someone else, they must first prove that the four elements of negligence were in place before they can recover compensation for their losses. These four elements need to be in place regardless of whether or not a person is trying to recover damages through an insurance settlement or as… READ MORE

When individuals sustain an injury caused by the actions of others, they should be able to recover compensation. However, the process of recovering compensation is challenging, regardless of whether or not we are discussing an insurance settlement or a personal injury trial. Affording legal assistance may seem impossible, but that is not the case with contingency fees. Attorneys and Fees… READ MORE

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is a public transportation entity that operates a variety of vehicles, including buses, light rail, commuter rail, trolley buses, and rapid transit services. SEPTA is available to millions of people in five counties surrounding Philadelphia. However, who is liable for injuries that occur as a result of the negligence of a SEPTA incident? Here,… READ MORE

Distracted driving is incredibly dangerous and regularly leads to severe accidents on the roadways of Pennsylvania. If you or somebody you love has been injured in an accident caused by a distracted driver, you should be entitled to various types of compensation for your losses. However, proving that the crash was caused by the distracted driving of the other motorist… READ MORE

You should never have to worry about your finances if you sustain an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual or business. However, when an injury occurs, this can lead to significant setbacks, including a loss of earnings from a job. Here, we want to discuss the differences between lost wages and a loss of earning… READ MORE

If you or somebody you care about sustains an injury caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual, company, or entity, you should be able to recover compensation for your losses. However, personal injury cases can be challenging, particularly when it comes to standing up to insurance carriers and at-fault parties. Here, we want to discuss the differences… READ MORE

If you sustain an injury caused by the actions of another individual, business, or entity, you should be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, personal injury claims often take some time to conclude, which can be a problem when it comes to paying medical bills. Individuals regularly have to rely on their personal insurance carriers the cover their medical… READ MORE

Unless you are very young or very lucky, there is a good chance you have some sort of pre-existing medical condition. Most people have sustained an injury or incurred an illness at some point in their lives, and most people tend not to think twice about an injury after they have recovered. However, pre-existing conditions can lead to complications when… READ MORE