Blog: Personal Injury
- Liability in Pennsylvania Slip & Fall Claims
Sep 3, 2019
In the Unites States each year, the compensation and medical bills associated with slip and fall incidents reaches around $70 billion. Slip and fall injuries can have serious implications that can result in lost work, hefty medical bills and even death. One question you must ask yourself when filing a slip and fall claim is if you had any responsibility in the incident. Proving liability in a slip/fall case can be difficult, that is why hiring...Read More - What Happens If My Child Slips and Falls on School Property?
Sep 3, 2019
Each year in the United States, over 3 million children are injured on school property. A school is responsible for providing their students with a reasonable duty of care. The duty of care is an obligation of school employees to protect the children from foreseeable harm. Employees of both public and private schools are responsible for maintaining safe playground equipment, sanitary cafeterias, safe floor conditions, clean classrooms and buildings, etc. Schools are also required to...Read More - What Happens If I Slip and Fall in A Retail Store?
Sep 3, 2019
Nine out of ten injuries in a retail store are attributed to negligence from the store owner or landlord. If you have reason to be on the store property, whether you are a customer, a delivery person or anyone doing business of any kind with the store, you are entitled to a safe experience by law. Basically, the business has a responsibility to provide their visitors with a safe space. If the store owner or...Read More - Injury From E-cigarette Explosion
Jul 12, 2019
Recently, a 17 year-old boy arrived at the emergency room after an e-cigarette exploded while he was using it. He suffered multiple severe injuries to his mouth and chin. Between 2015 and 2017, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 2,035 electronic cigarettes exploded and caused burn injuries to their users. Case of Injury from E-cigarette explosion reported...Read More - What Does a “No Zone” Mean?
Jun 7, 2019
We’ve all driven next to a large truck with a sign that states, “if you can’t see my mirrors, I can’t see you.” What does this mean? Although truck drivers sit up higher in their vehicles and have the ability to see over other cars in the distance, trucks actually have blind spots that are typically 20 feet in front and back as well as to each side of the truck and can extend 200...Read More - Philadelphia Truck Accident Laws
Jun 7, 2019
Driving an 80,000-pound truck comes with incredible risks, so it makes sense that there are a few crucial guidelines that truck drivers are required to follow. Here are a series of rules to follow and assessments to pass in order to ensure people who transport our important cargo are traveling safely. Becoming a Truck Driver When deciding to become a commercial truck driver, you must first earn a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). According to the U.S. Bureau...Read More - Can I Get Workers’ Comp Benefits for PTSD?
Mar 15, 2019
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a medical condition that affects a person’s psychiatric health. It can stem from surviving or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a car accident or criminal attack. PTSD can cause debilitating symptoms such as intense anxiety, flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks, depression, and trouble sleeping. If an employee in Pennsylvania develops PTSD after a work-related accident or event, that person may be able to obtain workers’ compensation benefits for related damages. An...Read More - Is Pennsylvania a Comparative Negligence State?
Mar 1, 2019
Two main negligence concepts exist in personal injury law: contributory negligence and comparative negligence. Contributory negligence bars an injured person, or plaintiff, from any damage award if he or she contributed to the injuries at all. Comparative negligence laws, on the other hand, aim to compensate the plaintiff for at least partial damages, according to his or her percentage of fault. Most states abide by comparative negligence laws. Within the legal concept of comparative negligence are...Read More - Warning Signs of Nursing Home Abuse
Jan 17, 2019
Sadly, nursing home abuse is a very common issue in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, many nursing home residents may be hesitant or unable to report nursing home abuse or neglect. As a result, family members and loved ones should be aware of the warning signs or red flags that might signify a problem. If you suspect nursing home neglect, speak to a nursing home abuse attorney in Philadelphia as soon as possible. A general decline of health, related...Read More - Dangers of Dockless Scooters in Philadelphia
Jan 5, 2019
Dockless, or electric, scooters from sharing companies such as Bird and Lime may soon become a mainstay on Philadelphia streets. While the companies advertise their scooters as safe and eco-friendly ways to commute around town, they have also become a dangerous nuisance. Reports from other states of abandoned units on sidewalks and users illegally operating the scooters have many citizens worried about what will happen when dockless scooters arrive on the scene in 2019. Unfortunately, like...Read More