June 9, 2023 | Personal Injury
An injury accident can be a very disruptive event in your life, depending on its severity. An accident can be particularly infuriating if it was caused by someone else’s misconduct. When this happens, of course, you can file a personal injury claim against the responsible… read more
April 3, 2023 | Personal Injury
Assumption of risk is a defense against liability, typically asserted by a defendant in a personal injury claim. If the defense is successful, the defendant avoids liability even if they caused the victim’s injuries by acting negligently. The assumption of risk defense only works under… read more
November 8, 2022 | Personal Injury
The Mirena IUD (intrauterine device) is an extremely popular form of birth control for women. Because it works well (over 99% effectiveness) and can last up to seven years, it is prescribed frequently by doctors. While the Mirena IUD can be a great option for… read more
October 10, 2022 | Personal Injury
Car, motorcycle, or truck accidents — any of these could result in painful road rash. Road rash is a common injury experienced after a collision. It requires immediate care, as it could lead to serious complications and have life-changing consequences. After suffering road rash, do… read more
July 24, 2022 | Personal Injury
Personal injury settlement checks are not processed until you reach a settlement with the insurance company or at-fault party. After that, it could take several weeks to receive your money for a personal injury claim. Unfortunately, some personal injury cases take longer to settle. That… read more
July 15, 2022 | Personal Injury
You’ve probably seen the headlines before: “John Doe Wins $10,000,000 in Truck Accident Claim.” But how much of that $10 million actually went into John Doe’s bank account? Below is an explanation of how things really work. The process includes some flexibility – you might… read more
June 2, 2022 | Personal Injury
Injury victims resolve most personal injury claims via out-of-court settlement negotiations rather than litigation and trial. One of the first steps in securing a settlement is to send a settlement demand letter to the opposing party. The opposing party is the party who will pay… read more
May 12, 2022 | Personal Injury
Herniated discs can cause life-altering injuries, including chronic back or neck pain and partial disability, and may even require surgery. Even without invasive spinal surgery, a herniated disc — caused by many kinds of accidents — can seriously impact your quality of life. Vehicle accidents,… read more
March 15, 2022 | Personal Injury
Pennsylvania courts are not open to anyone who has a grievance. To gain access to Pennsylvania courts for a lawsuit, you must first show that you have “standing to sue”. This is what gets you into court. You still have to win your case once… read more
January 24, 2022 | Personal Injury
Valsartan is medication doctors commonly prescribe to treat high blood pressure. Unfortunately, the FDA has identified that certain makers of this drug have failed to engage in safe manufacturing practices. This has resulted in some batches of Valsartan being contaminated with nitrosodimethylamine. Nitrosodimethylamine is a… read more