Motorcycle accidents often result in more catastrophic injuries than other types of vehicle collisions. Motorcyclists are more vulnerable to serious injuries in an accident than passengers of other vehicles, such as fatal head and brain injuries and traumatic tattooing from road rash. In 2014, there were 3,284 motorcycle crashes in Pennsylvania. These accidents resulted in 186 deaths, where 93% were… READ MORE
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Can You Sue for a Campus Hazing Injury?
Campus hazing is a dangerous and sometimes deadly reality for students. The popular ritual of putting new members of a sorority, fraternity, or other club through rigorous physical and mental “tests” before they can join can end in serious or fatal injuries. At least one person has died from hazing-related activities every year since 1970. The majority of these deaths… READ MORE
The Most Important Pieces of Information to Collect After an Accident
A car accident can be one of the most frightening and chaotic events of a person’s life. Victims of car accidents have to deal with injuries, property damage, determinations of fault, and possible lawsuits – all in the hectic aftermath of a collision. While the most important factor to consider after an accident is the health and safety of those… READ MORE
What Are the Penalties for an Underage DUI in Philadelphia?
DUI, or driving under the influence, is an extremely dangerous act that endangers everyone near the intoxicated driver. DUI charges can result in heavy fines, suspension or loss of one’s driver’s license, and jail time for repeat offenders. What happens if the intoxicated driver is under the legal minimum age to consume alcohol? Drivers under 21 years old are responsible… READ MORE
How to File a Nursing Home Abuse Claim?
Thanks to advancements in modern medicine, the average life expectancy continues to climb. As people live longer than previous generations, the need for elder care increases. More people than ever are in need of nursing homes, assisted living centers, and qualified, compassionate caregivers. The medical professionals and staff members responsible for the treatment and care of elderly patients also must… READ MORE
If Your Condition Worsened After a Delayed Diagnosis, Can You Sue the Doctor?
If you received a diagnosis for a medical issue far later than you reasonably expected, you may potentially have a medical malpractice case on your hands. Medical malpractice law encompasses any situation in which doctors or medical professionals failed to meet the medical standard of care for your condition. In order to assess this, you’ll need to determine whether another… READ MORE
Who is Responsible if Your Child is Injured at School?
Every parent’s worst nightmare is any type of harm befalling his or her child. Unfortunately, studies have shown that millions of child injuries occur in the United States each year. While some children suffer injuries through the natural course of being children at play, some injuries are the result of negligence, or worse; they are intentional. If your child suffers… READ MORE
Does Pennsylvania Have a “One Dog Bite Rule?”
Dog bites can be severely traumatic, resulting in debilitating injuries and even death. They can affect the victim physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Dog attacks may maim, scar, or disfigure survivors, leaving behind long-lasting damages. Every state has legislation in place to handle dog bite accidents. Like other personal injury cases, the courts must decide who is responsible for the incident… READ MORE
What to Do After a Hit & Run Accident
Most people know what to do after a car accident or collision – stay at the scene, exchange information with the other party involved, and contact the proper authorities. Unfortunately, what to do after a hit and run accident is more complicated and less known. The majority of Pennsylvanians don’t anticipate getting into a car crash at all, much less… READ MORE
How Long Does the Insurance Company Have to Start Sending my Checks?
Suffering an injury at work or while performing job-related activities is difficult enough without also being in the dark as to when you’ll receive your first insurance check. Injured workers can suffer immense losses, from missed time at work to permanent disability. When an insurance company accepts your workers’ compensation claim, there are specific rules that decide the time frame… READ MORE