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Month: February 2016

Car accident liability and the PA turnpike blizzard debacle

In our last post, we began speaking about the potential impact of inclement weather on determinations of negligence in car accident litigation. As we noted, a finding of liability for a party who causes a gets involved in an accident in inclement weather, but the extent of that person’s liability...

Car accident liability and inclement weather

Getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle is something most of us do every day, so we tend to see it as a rather routine matter. In reality, there are a lot of risks we face every day when enter onto the roadway. These risks include things like distracted...

Dealing with insurance bad faith after an accident, P.2

Last time, we looked briefly at the case of hedge fund manager and drug CEO Martin Shkreli, who has been charged with securities and wire fraud. As we mentioned, Shkreli has become something of an object of hate because of his decision to engage in price-gouging with long established prescription...

The 3 audiences that arise after deadly accidents

When a deadly accident happens on a construction site in Pennsylvania, three general groups of people are typically going to contact the employer. Experts often refer to these groups as three audiences. The Government First off, the government may carry out an investigation into the accident to see if the...

Dealing with insurance bad faith after an accident

While auto insurance is an important resource for accident victims in terms of recovery, things don’t always go smoothly in filing a claim and receiving benefits under one’s policy. This is why, in addition to exploring potential personal injury issues following an accident, crash victims may also need to explore...

Worker claims fall led to catastrophic injuries

A heating and cooling worker who was injured on the job started a lawsuit due to his injuries, but his lawyer has now decided to withdraw from the case. The lawsuit is aimed at a number of different companies and individuals. The companies involved include Kieran Cole Construction, Inc., Concept...

How consumer technology can impact personal injury litigation

The development of the legal system is affected by many factors, including developments in technology and consumer trends. In criminal law, for instance, developments in the area of privacy have been affected by new technology police use to monitor public safety. Estate planning practice has been impacted by the growth...

The types of injuries to which workers’ comp applies

Workers need to know what types of injuries may be covered by workers’ compensation so that they know when to seek this compensation and what they may be responsible for on their own. Generally speaking, workers’ comp may cover the following: – Preexisting conditions that are made worse or accelerated...