Lawsuits are often the furthest thing from someone's mind after they get hurt because of someone else’s actions or inactions. After getting hurt as a result of a car crash, product failure or other unusual scenario, people typically focus on their physical recovery....
Personal Injury
Who’s responsible when a dog becomes aggressive in Pennsylvania?
Thousands of households in Pennsylvania feature a canine companion animal. Dogs offer friendship and an incentive to obtain daily exercise. They can be therapeutic for those with a traumatic background and can serve as an early lesson in personal responsibility for...
What makes an injury catastrophic?
Any time an accident leads to injuries, it can upend the injured person’s life. However, only some injuries are considered “catastrophic.” Catastrophic injuries involve significant physical damage, often leaving a person unable to recover fully. These life-altering...
What are the signs of a traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen any time that you strike your head with a significant amount of force. An open injury indicates that there is a clear wound, but remember that closed injuries can also happen. An example of this would be a concussion, where...
What can you do if your child is injured by another person’s negligence?
If a person or company fails to take appropriate steps to protect you, you may know that you have legal options that allow you to hold them responsible. However, if harm comes to a minor, they cannot bring a claim on their own. What should parents know after the...
How long do you have to file a claim after a dog bite?
A dog bite can have a long-lasting impact on a person’s life. They may need long-term medical care, including reconstructive surgery. They may need to spend time away from work to care for their health. They may even have permanent scarring or other changes to their...
Do larger vehicles put pedestrians at risk?
Large vehicles like pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) have grown in popularity across the United States in recent years. Unfortunately, while these vehicles can provide a number of benefits to the drivers that choose them, they can also increase the risk...
What types of infections might result from a dog bite?
Dog bites can lead to a variety of serious injuries. Broken bones, nerve and tissue damage, scarring and other serious injuries may impact a person’s life long after the initial incident. Unfortunately, even if a person’s injury initially seems minor, injured people...
Who can sue for wrongful death in Pennsylvania?
Most residents of Pennsylvania don't understand the rules that protect them when someone they love dies. After all, people hope to never need to make use of those protections. Unfortunately, not everyone dies of old age in the comfort of their home while surrounded by...
How common are distracted drivers?
When drivers dedicate their attention to the task at hand, they can respond to risks and keep both themselves and other drivers safe as they travel. Unfortunately, drivers may become distracted behind the wheel, and this can put you in danger. How many drivers on the...
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