Category Archives: Personal Injury
Injuries Sustained in Truck Accident
An accident that involves a semi-truck or commercial truck is 10 times more likely to result in a death than car accidents between two passenger vehicles. A truck driver’s objective is to make a profit for their company. Unfortunately, many semi-truck drivers choose to ignore safety guidelines and laws established to protect themselves and… Read More »
Your Legal Rights After a Pharmaceutical Error
Almost 7,000 different types of prescription medications are available for purchase and distribution in the United States. According to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention, a pharmaceutical error is any preventable event that involves inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of a healthcare… Read More »
Personal Injuries Due to E-Cigarette Explosions
E-cigarettes are electronic devices that are gaining popularity in the United States that are an attempt to offer a substitute for smoking cigarettes. E-cigarettes are also known as e-cigs and vape pens. With virtually no regulations imposed on these electronic devices, severe and catastrophic injuries have resulted from “vaping” or e-cigarette usage. E-Cigarette Background… Read More »
Have You Been The Victim Of A Distracted Driver?
The act of texting and driving has been in the news lately, given the many states that have recently enacted bans. However, the wider classification of distracted driving encompasses more than just texting, and it causes even more injuries and fatalities than those ascribed to texting alone. If you have been the victim of… Read More »
Should I Sue For Wrongful Death?
Losing a loved one is something that no one should ever have to go through. However, if you do, it can be very difficult for you and your family to adjust, both due to grief and to a sudden restructuring of your financial picture. If you believe that your loved one’s passing came about… Read More »
Recovering For A Pennsylvania Burn Injury
Many people think of burns as injuries they cause to themselves, such as picking up a too-hot pan. However, it is much more common than people think for burn injuries to be caused by the negligence of another person. If this happens to you, it is important that you are aware that you may… Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents In Pennsylvania
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimate that nationwide, approximately 6,000 pedestrians were killed in accidents with automobiles in 2017. While this is a slight downturn from the previous year, the fact remains that pedestrian casualties in accidents are disproportionately high and cause serious suffering. If you have been hit by… Read More »
Burn Injuries in Pennsylvania
Very often, burn injuries are thought of as personal injuries that people cause themselves. However, it is very common for people to experience burn injuries due to another person’s reckless or negligent conduct. When this does happen, they are entitled to bring suit against that person to try and recover compensation for the harm… Read More »
Children & Personal Injury
No parent ever wants to contemplate their child being injured or harmed in any way, but if it does happen, they can often be their child’s strongest protector. Depending on the specific situation, holding someone liable for a child’s injury can be very different than holding them liable for harm done to an adult…. Read More »
Motorcycle Accidents In Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is a motorcycling state. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety lists 390,493 motorcycles registered in the state in 2017, less than only California and Florida. The amount of cycles on the roads unfortunately means, though, that more accidents will occur on Pennsylvania roads involving motorcyclists than would occur in a state where fewer… Read More »
