After an accident, it is normal to wonder: “How much is my case worth?” It is also one of the hardest questions to answer right away. The truth is, no lawyer can accurately predict a specific dollar amount without first looking at the details: how the accident happened, how badly you were hurt, what your […]
Workplace injuries can change lives in an instant. While workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help injured employees cover medical care and a portion of lost wages, they often fall short of addressing the full impact of a serious injury. What many workers don’t realize is that, in some cases, workers’ compensation may not be […]
We recently wrote about two court decisions involving people injured in accidents who were up against big insurance companies. One was favorable, the other posed a bit of a challenge to plaintiffs. In a separate, positive development, we have been seeing trial courts across Pennsylvania making it easier for accident victims to hold defendants responsible […]
We recently wrote about a court decision that was favorable to people injured in car accidents that are up against big insurance companies who find ways to deny claims. In another recent ruling, however, a victim’s ability to “stack” his insurance benefits was limited. Case 2: The Challenge of Stacking UIM Coverage When you are […]
Several recent court decisions have had an impact on people injured in accidents who are seeking compensation through a lawsuit. While these decisions were not groundbreaking, they are still quite helpful in analyzing and arguing issues related to auto insurance coverage and negligence, with the ultimate goal of getting clients the damages they deserve. Case […]
Sometimes your civil case ends up in criminal court. Who better to have working to defend your rights and get you justice on your civil case, than a team of lawyers who were former prosecutors and know how the criminal justice system works and how it can impact your civil case? Whether it’s a car […]
If you are injured in an accident, whether it’s an automobile accident, slip-and-fall, workplace accident, or the result of a defective product, you can file a lawsuit for all of the damages you have incurred. Under Pennsylvania law, when injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, a jury will be instructed that you deserve […]
By William M. Davis Philadelphia hospital workers are facing alarming episodes of on-the-job violence, impacting morale and perceptions of safety, according to an article last week in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Employees are pushing for increased security, federal legislation and training to make the hospitals safer places to work. The report shared that police are regularly […]
A woman injured in a shooting at a Pennsylvania Airbnb has sued the company, alleging that their negligence led to the violence. There were reportedly over 200 people at the rental when the shooting took place, many of them underage. The plaintiff, who was shot in the leg when trying to leave, is accusing Airbnb […]
Vaping giant Juul Labs has faced its share of legal action in multiple states, as we’ve previously reported. Last month, the FDA issued a ban on Juul’s products in the U.S., citing concerns about potentially harmful chemicals leaching from the pods. The agency noted that there is insufficient and conflicting data from the company to […]
