Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?

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

How to Write a Settlement Demand Letter

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

Many Accidents Can Cause Herniated Discs at C4/C5 or C5/C6. Here’s What You Need to Know

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

3 Elements of Standing to Sue

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

Valsartan Lawsuit

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

4 Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer Will Not Take Your Case

If another party injures you due to negligence, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. A personal injury lawyer can help you file a personal injury claim or lawsuit to this end. Injury lawyers will investigate your claim to gather… read more

What Exactly Can a Process Server Do to Serve Papers?

The role of the process server is essential in many legal proceedings. Process servers ensure that court papers are served in a timely and correct manner. Many types of legal situations require the use of a process server. For example, process servers are often used… read more

How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Pennsylvania?

Hopefully, you will never be injured in an avoidable accident. However, everyone faces a risk of an accident, no matter how cautious they are.  Examples include the following: Being injured in such an accident will likely leave you with costly medical bills. You might also… read more

How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?

You can seek pain and suffering damages as part of a Pennsylvania personal injury lawsuit. Physical pain and suffering damages compensate you for the actual pain and suffering you’ve felt and continue to feel after your accident. Emotional pain and suffering damages compensate you for… read more

What to Wear to Court in Pennsylvania

It’s important to put care into your appearance when you’re called to appear in court. Dressing properly shows respect for the court and legal proceedings.  In some courtrooms, you may be prevented from entering if you do not comply with the dress code. Knowing how… read more