Personal Injury

You have probably suffered a burn at some point in your life, whether from a hot liquid or surface, overexposure to the sun or an accident involving a caustic chemical substance. At The Homyak Law Firm, P.C., we know that burns are often catastrophic injuries, and the...

Accidents can happen to even the most cautious people, so even the most prepared Pennsylvanians ought to be aware of the full extent of catastrophic injuries. Most victims, doctors and legal teams only focus on the physical effects of injuries as they can cause...

If you suffer an injury in a slip-and-fall, dog attack, swimming pool accident or other premises-related incidents in Pennsylvania, you may have grounds for a civil claim. A successful lawsuit could result in payment for your economic and noneconomic damages. Your...

A recent catastrophic accident in Pennsylvania could lead to a traumatic brain injury. The length of time regarding the effects of a TBI varies, but victims should understand how their lives could change. BrainLine offers a number of ways in which TBIs trigger changes...

A traumatic brain injury in Pennsylvania is always cause for concern, especially when the patient is a young person. That said, there are variations in the severity of TBI. A concussion is the least severe and most common type. Many concussions are relatively mild,...

A lot of dogs are friendly and loving, but some can be dangerous. Even dogs that are not normally aggressive may attack out of protection or fear. According to recent data, approximately 4.7 million people in the U.S. sustain dog bites every year. If a dog bites you,...

Dog ownership is a serious undertaking. Not only must the owner tend to the dog's physical needs, but he or she must also consider the safety of animals and people around the dog. If a dog injures someone, what happens next? In Pennsylvania, the Dangerous Dog Act sets...

The loss of a limb is a traumatic experience in all circumstances, but it is especially trying when it results from an accident or injury. Amputations are associated with a range of psychological effects, many of which can have lasting implications without the right...

Snow and ice help create beautiful winter scenes, but walking on both can be dangerous. While property owners, businesses and institutions are responsible for keeping their walkways shoveled and free from ice, there are some things you can do to promote your safety...

Horrible motor vehicle accidents because of drunk driving happen daily across the United States. Lives change forever from extensive injuries, and some are ended.  Is a restaurant or drinking establishment liable for wrongful death from a car crash? Tragically, deaths...