Category Archives: Personal Injury
What Do I Do If My Child Is Injured During Their Bus Ride To Or From School?
By Joshua Perry According to the Schoolbus Fleet, in the 2021-2022 school year, an estimated 489,748 yellow school buses provided transportation service daily in the United States. About 20.5 million elementary and secondary school children ride school buses to and from school each day. Although bus transportation is relatively safe, injury sometimes occurs as… Read More »
Injury During Trip to Amusement Park
By Joshua Perry A trip to the amusement park is supposed to be fun for everyone who visits the park. Unfortunately, injuries can and do happen at amusement parks. These injuries can occur from things such as rides not being adequately maintained and supervised, the property grounds not being adequately maintained and repaired, and… Read More »
When Is The Best Time To Call A Personal Injury Attorney?
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation indicates that in 2020 alone, there were 286 traffic collisions reported daily. This means that every hour somewhere in the state, 12 crashes were taking place. As a result of these daily incidents, three people per day lost their life. That comes out to one every eight hours. Traffic… Read More »
Three Things That Affect Your Personal Injury Settlement
When you are injured in some type of accident where a negligent party caused your harm, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation for the losses you suffered. Pennsylvania’s modified contributory negligence system allows compensation to be recoverable after an accident as long as you are under 51%… Read More »
Can You Refile Your Personal Injury Claim If It Was Dismissed?
If you were injured in some type of incident that was caused by the careless negligent acts of another party, you may be entitled to compensation for the losses and harm you suffered. In Pennsylvania, the modified comparative negligence system allows individuals that are under 51% responsible for causing an accident the ability to… Read More »
Three Reasons Why A Civil Suit Is Dismissed
Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence system means that if you were less than 51% responsible for causing your accident and your resulting injuries then the damages you suffered can be compensable under the law. But, if you are 51% responsible or more for causing your accident, then you will not be permitted to obtain financial… Read More »
Is It Necessary To Buy Uninsured Motorist Coverage In Pennsylvania?
It is required that licensed drivers in the state of Pennsylvania have specific minimum liability coverage to lawfully operate a motor vehicle on the roads. Not only is it lawful to have such minimums, but it is smart too. If you are in a car accident, the damages that result can be significant. Medical… Read More »
How Are Civil Cases Different From Criminal Cases?
A very common question that arises when legal discussions come about is what the differences are between civil and criminal legal cases. And, truly, this is a good question. For those unfamiliar with the legal system wondering where a civil case applies and where a criminal case applies and the difference between the two… Read More »
How Eye-Witness Testimony Can Help You With Your Personal Injury Claim
After an injury accident where negligence is a factor, a victim may be able to file a personal injury claim for compensation. It is best if you are unsure about what your legal rights are that you speak with a local legal professional who is trained and experienced with these matters. A personal injury… Read More »
Did You Hurt Your Neck In A Car Accident?
A car accident is never good news. Even a car accident that does not result in significant damage to the vehicles involved can still have significant effects on the vehicle occupants. A rear-end accident, for instance, may simply damage the bumper, but it can also cause whiplash for drivers and occupants. Whiplash occurs when… Read More »
