People who are involved in a motor vehicle crash may experience a host of injuries, including those involving the spinal cord. These injuries are often – although not always – evident at the scene of a crash, and they require immediate medical attention. Damage to the...
Personal Injury
Can you have a TBI without losing consciousness?
If you were in an accident in Pennsylvania and never lost consciousness, you may have assumed you escaped a traumatic brain injury. That assumption could cost you. It may lead you to skip medical care, give an insurance company grounds to deny your claim and let your...
5 mistakes to avoid after a dog attack
Dogs are often seen as lovable companions and trusted members of the family. However, even adorable pets can react unexpectedly in certain situations. If a dog bites you, the experience can leave you unsettled and uncertain about your next steps. Understanding the...
What a settlement should cover after a life-altering injury
When you’ve suffered a serious injury, getting a settlement offer can feel like a step forward, but it’s not just about the number. It’s about whether that figure actually covers what lies ahead. Here’s what your payout should include if your injuries will affect you...
Can you sue if you got hurt at a fast-food drive-thru?
When you place your order at a drive-thru, suffering an injury is probably the last thing on your mind. If it does happen, you might wonder whether you have grounds to seek legal compensation. In most cases involving negligence, the answer is yes. This post explains...
2 crucial factors about lowball offers from insurance companies
A catastrophic injury can change everything. You face severe physical limitations, emotional turmoil and the immense cost of lifelong medical care. Your first step to getting compensation is filing a claim against the negligent party’s insurance company. However, you...
How does trespassing affect a premises liability claim?
When someone gets hurt on another person’s property, the question of who’s responsible depends on more than just where the injury happened. In Pennsylvania, whether you were invited, allowed, or trespassing can change everything about your claim. Understanding these...
What to do after an injury on someone else’s property
Accidents can happen anywhere—at a store, a neighbor’s house, or even in a public space. When an injury happens on someone else’s property in Pennsylvania, it’s important to act quickly and carefully. The steps taken right after the accident can affect both health and...
Who pays for dog bite injuries?
Dogs can cause many significant injuries if they become aggressive. A dog's bite power can be enough to cause serious physical damage and disfiguring scars. Larger dogs may knock people down, leading to broken bones or brain injuries. The tapered puncture wounds...
Can assistive devices impact damages awards in PA cases?
When a catastrophic injury leads to amputation, life changes fast. You may need a prosthetic limb to move forward. But the cost of these devices can be high—and that matters when it comes to your damages award in Pennsylvania. How prosthetics factor into damages...