Winter Road Accidents

Well, Pennsylvania, our winter season remains in full swing. Those of us who grew up here are more than familiar with how treacherous the roads can get this time of year. The ice, snow, and sleet make visibility difficult and wheel traction difficult to come by. The influx of holiday traffic can add to the […]

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What’s a Good Settlement Offer for my Claim?

Being eager to settle your personal injury claim is only natural. After all, it can feel like a long process. After the accident, you will have doctor’s appointments, follow-up appointments, and much more. You are likely ready to get things wrapped up and move on with your life. Insurance companies, however, are aware that most […]

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The Impact of Treatment Gaps on Your Personal Injury Claim

Insurance companies will not simply payout on a claim you make after an accident on your word alone. Quite the opposite. Insurance companies will require thorough documentation regarding the accident, your injuries, and your expenses incurred as a result of the accident. A huge part of this supporting documentation will include your medical records showing […]

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Preparing to be Deposed in Your Personal Injury Case

A personal injury claim is most often resolved through settlement negotiations with the insurance company of the at-fault party. The insurance company is provided with a demand letter outlining the claimant’s damages, such as the injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and other harm incurred due to the accident, and is provided with an offer amount […]

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How Do You Show Loss of Income?

When you are injured in an accident, the harm you suffer can be severe. There are far-reaching impacts of being injured in an accident that you might not consider at first or before you have lived this situation for yourself. Harm resulting from an accident, of course, often focuses on the physical, and even mental, […]

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Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering in Pennsylvania?

When you suffer injury in an accident caused by the negligence of someone else, you can pursue compensation for the harm you have incurred through a personal injury claim. Your damages refer to those compensable harms you suffered in the accident. Compensatory damages are divided into two main categories: economic and non-economic. Economic damages refer […]

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What Are Pennsylvania’s Distracted Driving Laws?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving claimed 3,142 lives in 2019 alone. Far more people suffered injuries due to distracted driving on top of this staggering number of fatalities. States have finally realized just how dangerous distracted driving can be and enacted laws accordingly. Here, we will go through Pennsylvania’s […]

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