Having a judgment by default entered against you is an unnecessary, harsh reality that should and can be avoided. It is the equivalent of losing in court. The effect of a default judgment is the defendant being found guilty because it never entered a defense. However, under some circumstances, a default judgment may be challenged, […]
An employee who has been threatened and suffers apprehension of a future injury may have an opportunity to successfully assert a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. If the conduct of an employer intentionally or recklessly causes an employee to experience severe emotional pain and suffering, an employee may be able to assert claims for […]
The legal concept of res ipsa loquitur may be difficult to understand for those unfamiliar with Latin or legal terminology. This Latin phrase translates to “the thing speaks for itself.” It is important because it a rule of evidence that allows a jury to infer the existence of negligence and causation where the injury at issue […]
Motor vehicle accidents may substantially affect those drivers and passengers who are unfortunately involved in them. When they occur, personal injury, including physical and emotional harm, and property damage are results of an accident that must be addressed by an experienced personal injury attorney. Another is an accident’s effect on the insurance rates of the […]
A recent case heard by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Feleccia v. Lackawana College (2019), addressed gross negligence in a case involving a football injury. Feleccia involved two student-athletes at Lackawanna College who suffered severe physical injuries while both were participating in football tackling drills on the same day in March 2010. Before they participated in the football […]
An experienced personal injury attorney may provide the necessary expertise to achieve success in any personal injury matter. The attorneys at Powell Law carry on the work of a law firm that spans generations and has represented thousands of Pennsylvanians over a period of 115 years. At Powell Law, it is our goal to protect […]
While traffic fatalities in Pennsylvania in 2019 decreased from the total number of deaths in 2018, pedestrian and bicyclist accident-related deaths are at an all-time high based on data from The National Highway Safety Transportation Administration (NHTSA). While traffic deaths have decreased by 8% in the last ten years, pedestrian fatalities throughout the U.S. have […]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may result in long-term injuries and conditions, or death. Mild traumatic brain injuries may have temporary effects on brain cells and brain activity. TBIs typically result from a violent blow or jolt to the head or, even, the body. It is important, if not vital, to vigilantly look for signs of […]
Car insurance laws are established and enforced at the state level by their respective legislatures. Currently, in the United States, 49 of the 50 states require all motorists to carry an active automobile insurance policy. New Hampshire is the exception and only state in which drivers are not legally required to have insurance, provided they […]
Pennsylvania is one of 46 states participating in the Driver’s License Compact (DLC), an agreement whereby member states commit to uphold and enforce its terms to further the pursuit of a single system for driving records and driver’s licenses. This allows motorists to only have one driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle legally in […]
