In 2003, Pennsylvania repealed the law requiring that anyone operating a motorcycle wear a helmet. Pennsylvania now has a number of exceptions, allowing several categories of people to legally avoid wearing helmets, including motorcyclists over 21-years-old with more than two … Read More
Personal Injury
Proving Negligence In Roll-Over Truck Accidents
Deadly Roll-Over Truck Accidents Few things are more deadly than a semi-truck rolling over at a high speed on a highway. In fact, despite representing only a small percentage of overall trucking accidents, they are also responsible for the most … Read More
What Do “Work Related Injury” And “Occupational Disease” Really Mean?
If you are employed in Pennsylvania and have been injured on the job, you may be feeling frustrated and overwhelmed trying to determine what the next steps are and if you have any options available to you. The language in … Read More
Overcoming Liability Waivers
Liability waivers are hard to avoid. Most companies and service providers require customers to sign liability waivers now, and many establishments, like theme parks and concert venues, have waivers that you agree to merely by purchasing a ticket or entering … Read More
Have You Suffered A Traumatic Brain Injury?
Suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can completely change your life. Car accidents are one of the most common causes of TBIs in the United States. However, they can also be caused by dangerous working conditions, slip-and-fall accidents, medical error, … Read More
Have You Been Injured in a Pennsylvania Bus Accident?
If you were a passenger on a bus that was involved in an accident, and you or a loved one suffered injuries as a result, you may be able to bring a personal injury lawsuit to compensate you for your … Read More
Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation FAQs
If you are an employee who has been injured on the job, while performing a work-related function, you likely qualify for workers’ compensation. However, knowing you’re entitled to workers’ compensation benefits is often the easy part; it can be getting … Read More
How to Win Your Pennsylvania Slip-and-Fall Case
If you have been injured by slipping and falling on someone else’s property, you may be wondering if there are any options available to help you cope with the damage. Many victims who have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident … Read More
6 Ways Truck Drivers Can Avoid Driving Distracted
Distracted driving can be hard to avoid, as it requires moment-to-moment vigilance in remaining focused. Sometimes it’s not possible to pull over every time you want to change the radio station or take a drink of water, however, recognizing the … Read More
How Will Pennsylvania’s Shared Fault Rule Affect my PI Claim?
Personal injury law allows you to sue an individual who has negligently or recklessly acted in a way that caused physical (or in some cases, emotional) harm or even death. For instance, if a surgeon made an error during an … Read More