Parents spend months preparing for the birth of their baby with the hopes that they have a healthy baby after delivery. Unfortunately, if a doctor is negligent during the delivery, it is possible that something can go wrong and result in birth injuries to a baby. This can lead to significant physical, emotional, and financial damages. While financial compensation cannot fix everything, it can help cover these damages. If your…Read More
There are many people in the state of Pennsylvania who walk in order to get to where they need to be. Usually, this is done without incident, but it is very possible for pedestrians to be injured simply when walking. When this happens, people can sustain severe injuries that can impact their lives in many ways. If you were injured in a pedestrian accident, it is important to retain the…Read More
When a person is involved in an accident, they can sustain various injuries. Sometimes, they can be treated. Other times, an accident can result in life-changing injuries that cause irreversible damage to victims. This happens in the event of catastrophic injuries. Victims who find themselves in these situations can face significant physical, emotional, and financial hardship as a result of the accident. That is why it is crucial to retain…Read More
Just about everyone knows that drunk driving is a serious problem on the roads. However, statistics reveal that drugged driving — what happens when a motorist drives under the influence of prescription or illegal drugs — is just as big of a problem. According to data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 11.8 million people engaged in drugged driving in 2016 alone. Compare this to the 20.7 million drivers…Read More
In personal injury lawsuits, the plaintiff may be awarded compensatory damages, to be paid by the defendant, for the losses that were caused by the injury. These damages may be awarded for a variety of different losses. While different states may have guidelines and limits for how compensatory damages are calculated, judges and jury often have wide discretionary power when it comes to determining the amounts of the financial awards.…Read More
Every personal injury case is different, and there isn’t just one way that a case should be handled. However, there are some steps within a personal injury lawsuit that is common to most cases. The following steps generally cover the progression of a personal injury lawsuit from beginning to end. While you cannot count on your case following these steps precisely, it will likely be somewhere close to what is…Read More
Tips to Ensure Safe Winter DrivingTips to Ensure Safe Winter Driving With winter fully upon us, the likelihood of experiencing snowy and slippery conditions while driving is high. Snow, ice, and other weather related hazards make even a routine daily drive challenging. According to the US Department of Transportation, more than 1,300 people are killed… Read More
Avoiding Work Injuries During WinterRisk of work injuries not only substantially increase during the winter months, but work injury severity increases as temperatures drop. With over 20,000 work injuries in 2017, numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) significantly support the elevated workplace risk during winter. Common winter hazards at the workplace… Read More
Slip and Fall Injuries Involving Ice and SnowWith winter approaching, Pennsylvania and New Jersey will see ice and snow accumulation during the next few months. From this inclement weather, there is an increased chance of suffering slip and fall injuries. Slip and fall accident damages caused by ice or snow can be devastating. These damages may include… Read More
