Property owners have a duty to keep their property reasonably free of hazards in order to keep those who come on to their property safe. This is how premises liability claims came to be. When a property owner fails to uphold this duty and someone is injured as a result, the injured party can bring […]
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Why Hire a Personal Injury Attorney?
After an accident, the last thing you may feel like doing is contacting an attorney. After all, an auto accident can easily throw your life into seeming chaos. You are likely in pain over your injuries, you have doctors’ appointments to arrange and attend, you have the entire thing to process, and you may feel […]
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Don’t Say These Things After a Car Accident
A car accident can really turn your life upside down. It can be scary and overwhelming. Following an accident, you may be emotional and even distraught. In the immediate aftermath of an accident, however, your actions are crucial. What you do and what you say from the point of impact onward can have serious and […]
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What is the Cap on Medical Malpractice Damages in Pennsylvania?
So many of us place great amounts of trust in our medical providers to give us the care we need to stay healthy or improve our health. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are far too common. When a medical mistake is the result of substandard medical care, a lapse in a medical professional’s duty of care to […]
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Is Pennsylvania a No-Fault Accident State?
Insurance laws and policies can be complicated to untangle and understand. Oftentimes, people just pick the cheapest policy and move on. Understanding your coverage and the insurance laws of your state, however, can have powerful implications for you. This is especially true if you are ever involved in a car accident. After an accident, navigating […]
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What are the Most Frequent Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
When pedestrians are involved in a motor vehicle crash, the injuries are often devastating. Lacking the inherent protection of being inside of a vehicle, a pedestrian bears the entire brunt of an impact with a vehicle. Motorists and pedestrians alike can do their part to prevent these horrific accidents from occurring. In the hopes that […]
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Anesthesia Errors and Medical Malpractice
Anesthesia is an integral part of many important medical procedures. When anesthesia errors occur, serious injury to the patient can result. If you have been injured due to an anesthesia related mistake, you may be entitled to compensation through bringing a medical malpractice claim. You should note, however, that not all anesthesia mistakes, or medical […]
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What Happens If I Don’t Reach a Settlement With the Insurance Company?
Life post-accident can be tough to say the least. There is the pain of injury, possibly missing work, and the likelihood that medical bills are already beginning to pile up. After you file your claim with the insurance company, you are likely to be waiting with bated breath for their response. Upon hearing that they […]
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Why You Should Avoid Social Media After an Accident
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media platforms have become ingrained in our everyday lives. We post updates. We check updates. We scroll. Because of how our social media habits have become so strong, you may feel hesitant to take what we are about to say to heart. If you are in an accident, avoid […]
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Medical Malpractice and Prescription Drug Errors
One common type of medical malpractice claim stems from prescription drug errors. While prescription drug errors pop up frequently in medical malpractice claims, the nature of the prescription drug error can run a wide range. Here, we will take a closer look at the kinds of prescription drug errors that can have serious consequences for […]
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