Vehicle accidents are common. In fact, there were more than 125,000 reportable accidents in Pennsylvania during 2019. After an accident, you might be shaken up and not know what to do. The following FAQs about vehicle accidents should help. Should I talk to the other drivers at the scene? If you are both physically able, […]
While shopping at the local mall, Jackie tripped over some cords that a shop owner had stretched across an aisle. She landed on a glass display case, which broke. Her injuries included facial lacerations, deep cuts to her hands and arms, and a broken ankle. As she lay in the hospital waiting for a plastic […]
Most television shows and movies seem to focus on the trial phase of litigation. However, many lawsuits never make it that far. Sometimes the information that comes to light during the discovery phase leads to successful settlement negotiations. In other cases, the discovery might lead attorneys and clients to change strategies. Why is the discovery […]
Personal injury claims can arise when another person or company has harmed you. While not all cases are the same, the following six kinds of potential personal injury damages are common. #1. Past Medical Bills After an injury, especially a serious one, you’ll need to get medical treatment. You could face ambulance rides, emergency room […]
Some people prefer to keep details of their lives as confidential as possible. Of course, your name may show up in public records sometimes, but there are limits. In some cases, you may have a constitutional right to privacy. When someone releases your confidential information without permission, you might suffer damages. And, when someone injures […]
Tort cases usually call for a form of monetary compensation. But there are three types of torts involving different kinds of damages. Money is not the only remedy. When it comes to torts, let the remedy fit the tort. The Three Types of Torts, Generally The term “tort” generally means: “…an act or omission that […]
People often file lawsuits to be compensated for the damages they incurred because of someone else’s wrongdoing. For example, car accidents victims want the driver who was at fault to be held accountable for their medical bills and lost wages. But courts and juries sometimes award another type of compensation – punitive damages. What are […]
Even if you don’t work in the legal field, you probably have heard the term “tort.” News stories and magazine articles often revolve around lawsuits and large-scale legal disputes. Millions of lawsuits are filed in the United States every year, so there’s a real possibility you might be in court one day yourself. Understanding basic […]
Pennsylvania of one of twelve states, along with Puerto Rico, that have no-fault auto insurance systems. While Pennsylvania, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, and New York have verbal thresholds, the other seven states – Hawaii, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Utah operate using a monetary threshold. Pennsylvania is one of three states that provide […]
Every week, approximately fifteen people are killed in the United States by drivers running through red lights, which is a ten-year high. It is common when pulling up to a stoplight to notice other drivers looking at their phones, talking to passengers, or simply just not paying attention to the road and their surroundings directly […]
