Although our practice focuses exclusively on personal injury matters, every now and again, an important ruling in a criminal case catches our eye. On November 20, 2019, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision authored by Justice Debra Todd, … Read More
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Personal Injuries Due to Vaping
E-cigarettes, also known as vape pens, and e-cigs, are all the rage right now. Offered and marketed as an alternative to cigarette smoking, e-cigarettes attempt to offer more safety for the nicotine user. In reality, these devices are dangerous and … Read More
School Bus Injuries
Millions of parents send their children off to school on a school bus in the United States. The last thing any parent expects is for their child to be in an accident either to or from school. While school buses … Read More
Hit and Run Accidents
When a car crash happens, every second counts if there have been serious injuries. If a driver flees the scene of crash, they are not only attempting to escape from liability, they may also be denying medical assistance to those … Read More
Suing the Driver if Injured as a Passenger
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 43% of car accident deaths involved passenger car occupants in the state of Pennsylvania. If you were a passenger in a vehicle involved in a car accident, talking to an experienced personal injury … Read More
What is Pain and Suffering?
If you were injured due to someone else’s negligence, you have the right to collect money for medical bills and lost wages due to your injury. However, oftentimes you are allowed to also seek compensation for pain and suffering. Pain … Read More
Liability for Pharmaceutical Errors
According to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, a medication or pharmaceutical error is defined as “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in … Read More
Hiring a Medical Expert for Your Personal Injury Claim
The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics states that two-thirds of all trials include some facet of personal injury. That means that these specific types of tort claims total approximately 400,000 yearly in the United States. When stakes … Read More
Establishing a Medical Malpractice Case
The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) states that medical negligence by doctors and health care providers is the third leading cause of death in the United States. This cause of death is only behind heart disease and cancer. … Read More
No-Contact Automobile and Motorcycle Accidents
Millions of accidents involving cars happen each year, and unfortunately, thousands of those lead to motorcycle deaths. In fact, approximately 14% of traffic deaths involve motorcycles and even more involve horrific injuries that lead to paralysis and other life-altering medical … Read More