Under-inflating tires to improve traction has been the mantra of many instructors for decades: this is not always the case. When I was learning to drive, my teacher instructed us that in certain conditions, it is better to let some air out of your tires to improve...
What is Medical Malpractice? Mistakes happen in hospital settings, and the costs can be deadly at times. Medical Malpractice is where there was negligence as the reason for the doctor’s mistakes. When a physician makes an error that could have been avoided or is...
Almost nothing can be as terrifying as seeing another vehicle drive directly toward you in your lane. Often, such situations result in a head-on collision, in which the front ends of two vehicles collide. Even with standard safety features such as bumpers, crumple...
You hired an Uber and were involved in an accident. Who is liable to pay your compensation ? Uber, and other rideshare services, such as Lyft, have become popular options for millions of Pennsylvanians looking for a cheap and convenient method of travel. However, like...
Head on Collisions are some of the most devastating. When it comes to car accidents, there are none more devastating and life-threatening than head-on collisions. To quickly define a head-on collision, it is an auto accident where two cars, driving in opposite...
The use of unjustified police force is on the rise There are many ways residents of Philadelphia may run afoul of law enforcement, from serious criminal violations to cases of mistaken identity, to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. In some instances,...
Google’s Cloud health may benefit personal injury claims Does anyone remember the blinking clock on the now obsolete VCR? There are many examples of how technology can be frustrating. But if we are being honest, innovation can be useful when used right. For...
The reality is that most of us are sleep-deprived If youre like most people, you could probably use a bit more shut-eye at night. The reality is that most of us are sleep-deprived. The demands of work, family, and other responsibilities mean that few Americans get...
When many people hear the words “car crash,” they envision two cars colliding. The reality is that car wrecks can involve one to dozens of cars. The other vehicles do not have to be cars, they can be motorcycles, or trucks, bicycles or emergency vehicles. It might...
What could you do with $60 billion? Thats a lot of cash, and its also how much slip and fall injuries cost to be cared for every year in the United States. Was It My Fault I Slipped ? When we slip and fall due to a slippery aisle in the grocery store or a patch of...
Common Causes of a Semi-Truck Accident Due to how large these trucks are and how long it will take them to slow down or stop when traveling on the road, it is easy to see how a small car and its driver can suffer injuries if an accident is to occur. These crashes can...
While progress certainly breeds change, insurance companies cannot keep up with the quickly growing, unmanned aerial systems, or the drone industry. Since progress always comes at a cost, just see Scientific America’s recent release of drone disasters, it is important to seek legal counsel for any type of drone related accident.
you may find yourself considering contacting a personal injury lawyer. As you research the ins and outs of personal injury lawyers, you may ask yourself “is it worth hiring a personal injury attorney?” Knowing what personal injury lawyers can do for you will help you...
What are The Limitations of Auto Insurance Policies in Pennsylvania? If you have the misfortune to be injured in an auto accident in Pennsylvania, any auto insurance you may have might be limited when it comes to making a claim. A knowledgeable Limited Tort attorney...
When a child is injured in school in Philadelphia, there are many variables to consider. Children fall nearly every day and it can be difficult to determine if an injury is serious or not. A playground accident or a school trip accident can look mild at first and then...
Dangerous dogs are a true public safety risk. They make victims out of millions of Americans each year. According to the American Humane Association (AHA), about 4.7 million dog bites occur in the United States each year, with nearly 800,000 dog bite victims requiring...
Injuries Can Happen Anywhere, Including School When your child is injured at school, it is a stressful time. It doesn’t matter if it happens at primary school or in college, you expect your child to be safe. When an injury does happen you want to know what to do if a...
Scientific Studies on Child PTSD and Car Accidents Studies have shown that 1 in 4 children hospitalized after a car crash show symptoms of PTSD. One cross-sectional study done through telephone surveys included parent drivers and children between the ages of 5 and 15...
Structured settlement or a lump sum? The payment depends on the details of the case and what compensation needs that your injury requires. A lawyer not only helps you get a settlement for a personal injury case, but they also help you get the right kind of...
Multi-Car Accidents can be complicated for all involved. Of the 10 million crashes that will occur in the next year, 2 million of them will result in significant injuries or death. If you were injured, who do you go to get compensation? Do you have a different opinion...