Accidents involving vehicles and pedestrians often result in severe injuries. Pedestrians are considered vulnerable roadway users, and any collision with a vehicle that weighs thousands of pounds has the potential to result in catastrophic damage. It is not uncommon for drivers to cause pedestrian accidents, but there are times when pedestrians could be at fault for causing these incidents. Pedestrians… READ MORE

Individuals who lose a loved one as a result of the careless or negligent actions of another individual, business, or entity will likely be able to recover compensation. However, the total amount of compensation available to family members and the estate of the deceased will vary depending on certain factors related to each particular case. It is important to examine… READ MORE

If an individual loses a loved one, they will experience a range of emotions. The loss of life is a tragedy, particularly when the death is caused by the careless or negligent actions of another individual or entity in Philadelphia. In these situations, the estate and family members may be able to hold the at-fault party responsible through a wrongful… READ MORE

Losing a loved one is tragic, and when a family member dies as a result of another individual’s negligence, the situation is even more devastating. In addition to the grief involved in these situations, family members may experience other emotions, including anger at the individual or entity responsible for the death.  In Pennsylvania, individuals may be able to pursue compensation… READ MORE

Losing a loved one is incredibly challenging. If an individual loses their life due to the negligent actions of another individual or entity, then the personal representative of their estate may be able to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the deceased’s surviving family members. Here, we want to look more closely at how individuals can file a… READ MORE

An anoxic brain injury is caused by a lack of oxygen flowing to the brain. Unfortunately, these injuries can occur in a wide variety of ways. Here, we want to take some time to more thoroughly define anoxic brain injuries. We also want to examine some common causes of anoxic brain injuries in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We hope that… READ MORE

Helmets save lives when it comes to operating a motorcycle. One of the most important things for motorcyclists to remember is that they are more vulnerable on the roadways than those inside regular passenger vehicles. Pennsylvania is a popular state for motorcyclists. The latest number available tell us that there are over 400,000 registered motorcycles in Pennsylvania. Whether you are… READ MORE

The number of motor vehicle-related deaths in Pennsylvania in the first six months of 2018 increased by 10%  compared to the same period in 2017. If you’re involved in an auto accident in Pennsylvania the first thing your insurance company will want to know is who was at fault in the accident? This is especially important if anyone suffered an… READ MORE

Pennsylvania has over 120,000 miles of roads and highways. Both the State of Pennsylvania and local counties and municipalities govern these roads. There were 128,888 automobile crashes in Pennsylvania in 2017 – more than one for every mile of pavement. These crashes varied by type, but affected 80,612 people, taking the lives of 1,137 of them. This roughly averages out… READ MORE

You might need to file a small claim in Philadelphia after an accident such as a car crash, dog bite, or slip and fall. If you were in an accident that caused you $12,000 or less in damages, your claim will qualify for the Small Claims Court in Pennsylvania. The Small Claims Court exists at the Philadelphia Municipal Court. A… READ MORE