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
May 11, 2022 | Negligence
Most personal injury cases are based on negligence, which is a legal term that means something like “carelessness.” Res ipsa loquitur is a Latin term that literally means “the thing speaks for itself.” It is a legal concept that allows you to take a shortcut… read more
May 10, 2022 | Brain Injuries
Concussion injuries are serious, and the aftereffects of these types of injuries can have lifelong consequences. Did you know that a concussion is actually a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI)? The official medical diagnosis of a concussion is a “mild traumatic brain injury.” But… read more
May 9, 2022 | Workers’ Compensation
Pennsylvania’s Workers Compensation Act covers most employees working in the state. If a worker is injured on the job, they receive medical care and wage benefits. However, the law allows employers to deny workers’ compensation benefits if the employee’s use of alcohol or drugs caused… read more
May 8, 2022 | Car Accidents
Uber and Lyft have a checkered history when it comes to passenger safety. These companies have expressed reluctance to release their internal files documenting sexual assault allegations against their drivers. And they often stand back after a car accident, waiting for the insurers for the… read more
May 4, 2022 | Car Accidents
One minute you’re sitting at a stop sign, waiting to turn, and the next — Boom! — you’ve been struck from behind by another vehicle. Rear-end accidents can be scary and often have life-changing consequences for the victims. Facts About Rear-End Accidents Rear-end accidents are… read more
May 2, 2022 | Car Accidents
One of the most common questions a car accident lawyer hears is, “How much is my car accident settlement worth?” Each case is different, and many things factor into the total amount of your settlement. 1. Insurance Coverage The policies you and the other driver… read more
April 26, 2022 | Pennsylvania Law
Can you legally drive barefoot in Pennsylvania? This question contains two parts. Can a police officer cite you for driving barefoot in Pennsylvania? No, a police officer cannot cite you for driving barefoot because Pennsylvania does not prohibit barefoot driving. Second, can you suffer legal… read more
April 19, 2022 | Car Accidents
All drivers in Pennsylvania must maintain “financial responsibility” to drive a motor vehicle legally within the state. Most people purchase automobile insurance to satisfy the requirement. When you are injured in a car accident, you may file a car insurance claim to recover compensation for… read more
April 18, 2022 | Car Accidents
When you cause a car accident in Harrisburg, PA, you may bear liability for some or all of the property damage and injuries you cause. Unfortunately, your liability will depend partly on the insurance coverage of the other drivers in the accident. Your liability will… read more