Injury and Accident Blogs
If you’ve been in a minor fender bender, i.e., a car accident with no damage or no apparent damage, you may decide it’s best to just continue going about your day from there. However, a small-scale encounter, including a common occurrence when you’ve been rear ended with no damage, can pose ramifications that may not […]
The average settlement for a motorcycle accident can range from a few thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. For a catastrophic damage claim, a motorcyclist may be able to recover an even higher insurance payout. However, due to the varying nature and severity of motorcycle accidents, we cannot guarantee an exact estimate. Nevertheless, […]
A slip and fall in a store can be more than just embarrassing or inconvenient. Slip and fall victims may find themselves seriously injured, leaving them unable to work and facing mounting medical expenses. Pursuing a fall injury claim can be essential to getting justice and compensation for your injury. Making a slip accident claim […]
After a truck collision, determining who is legally at fault and responsible for compensating the injury victims is not always clear and straightforward. While an at-fault truck driver may be liable for the injuries of another, under the legal doctrine of respondeat superior, also known as vicarious liability, the employer or principal may also be […]
Many car accident victims experience pain. Surprisingly for many, they may not begin to feel car accident aftereffects for days or weeks. Delayed injury and delayed symptoms after a car accident are frequent. Adrenaline and shock can mask a crash injury. Moreover, inflammation and stiffness may not occur for days after. Injuries after a car […]
A workplace slip and fall can put you in a difficult position. If you were hurt falling at work, there are essential steps you need to take to protect your health and compensation. Promptly reporting incidents and taking the correct steps are crucial to securing disability benefits. Slip, trips, and falls is the third most […]
Losing a loved one in an accident is overwhelming. Not only may you find yourself struggling with grief, but you may be experiencing a financial strain. Wrongful death suit payouts can provide survivors with justice and alleviate the economic losses they have suffered. Wrongful death claims can be challenging but pursuing one can allow you […]
Workers’ comp insurance has a strict reporting timeline for employees and employers. Employers are required by law to report a worker’s injury to worker’s compensation within a specific time. The time frame for reporting workplace injuries is between 7 and 10 days after the date of injury and within 48 hours of an injury resulting […]
Serious car accident injuries can cause uncertainty and put a strain on your life. Pennsylvania statute 75 Pa.C.S.A. § 1702 defines a serious bodily injury as “an injury resulting in death, serious impairment of a bodily function, or permanent disfigurement. Understanding what constitutes a serious injury is crucial because of Pennsylvania’s no-fault laws. Typically, an injured party […]
If you have been injured in a car accident it is almost always worthwhile to hire a lawyer to protect your entitlement to monetary damages from the at-fault driver. Attentive legal representation includes managing all communications with the insurance company or companies, filing and managing your claim, negotiating with insurers, defense attorneys, and self-insured liable […]
It is said that the average truck weighs in the range of about 6,000 to 7,000 pounds. A big rig, i.e., an 18-wheeler, weighs about 35,000 pounds on its own; when loaded with cargo, it could increase to as much as 80,000 pounds. Given the tonnage of these vehicles, a truck collision can have devastating […]
Liability insurance is a requirement in Pennsylvania for car owners. Unfortunately, there are all too many people who break the rules anyway. Getting into an auto accident with someone without insurance coverage can make a bad situation worse. A logical way to protect yourself from this predicament is to add uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage […]
A rear-end collision can be one of the most sudden and disorienting kinds of traffic accidents to endure and that often results in serious injuries to the victim. You’re just going about your business, or trying to, and then the unexpected happens when you’re rear-ended while stopped. Perhaps you’ve come to a halt at a […]
Operating a motorcycle in the Philadelphia or South Jersey area is fun and invigorating, but it’s also risky. Regrettably, it is unwise to expect other drivers in cars and trucks to maintain the same level of situational awareness and legal compliance on the roads as you do. In a motorcycle crash, riders – and their […]
A weekend ride on your bike went from relaxing to devastating in a flash. The motorcycle you worked hard to buy is wrecked and you’re facing months of rehabilitation. Filing a motorcycle accident claim can be vital to receiving the necessary compensation. Unfortunately, motorcycle accident injury claims are not always straightforward. Navigating Pennsylvania personal injury […]