The law in Pennsylvania often imposes liability on individuals and businesses when they cause harm to others. In some cases, a party who was negligent or broke the law might have insurance to help compensate the people harmed by their behavior. Other times, the party...
It is a surprisingly common occurrence for people to overlook brain injuries immediately after a car crash. There are many reasons why people may not recognize the warning signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The delayed onset of symptoms is one consideration. It...
Brain injuries can cause major lifestyle and financial changes for those affected. While the symptoms generated by a TBI may stabilize or improve after the initial injury heals, some of the symptoms people experience will be lifelong health issues. Many people report...
Plenty of people get hurt in Pennsylvania each year due to circumstances outside of their control. Some people fall when shopping, while others end up injured in a crash. The majority of such injuries are minor, often resulting in only topical injuries such as...
Riding a bicycle is a right of passage. Many of us remember days of our youth spent riding to friends’ homes and activities in the summer. We often took our bicycle to get to school. These days bikes can serve as more than just a way for children to gain independence...
Accidents can lead to serious injury, frustration, and a list of things the victim must address. First, the victim must deal with the injury itself. This involves a need to figure out how serious the injury is, whether you need medical care, and whether this injury...
Losing a loved one unexpectedly is a devastating experience. It causes intense grief and can cause major changes to a family's circumstances. Sometimes, a parent who just lost a spouse will have to take on a second job and absorb a large number of household...
Those who are visiting an office, apartment building, restaurant or retail establishment expect that the facility will be safe. After all, property owners must adhere to building codes for residential properties and many other standards for spaces open to the public....
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....
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...