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June 20 , 2018
A famous Pennsylvania personal injury case involved a burglar, Terrence Dickinson, successfully suing homeowners after he became trapped in their garage without food or water. Dickinson survived on dog food and Pepsi for over a week before the homeowners returned from a trip. However, this case is not a typical example of trespassers’ rights in PA. In most
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June 4 , 2018
Being involved in a hit and run auto accident can be terrifying. Before you realize it, you have been struck by another vehicle and they may be gone without a trace. For accident victims who have been seriously injured or have suffered extensive property damage, this may make potential personal injury claims difficult to pursue. However, there are a few available
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May 29 , 2018
Auto insurance regulations may be strict, but they also vary greatly from state to state. In Pennsylvania, many drivers do not understand their rights after they have been injured in a car, truck, motorcycle, or even a pedestrian accident. Understanding no-fault auto insurance in PA is a great first step towards understanding how to protect you and your family’s
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May 16 , 2018
Personal injury claims are intended to compensate victims of injurious accidents. When those accidents lead to permanent disabilities from injuries including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, etc, that compensation must provide for victims and their families for a lifetime. This creates a scenario where a successful personal injury claim must recover higher amounts of financial compensation. Thankfully, this is quite possible due
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May 9 , 2018
Personal injury claims, wrongful death claims, and survival claims are all terms used to describe similar legal actions. However, in Pennsylvania these three concepts are governed by separate statutes. This can be somewhat confusing for injury victims and their families. The loss of a family member can be devastating both emotionally and financially. Thankfully, by working
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April 30 , 2018
Personal injury claims are meant to compensate victims and their families for injurious accidents. The legal process by which this process is reached can vary dramatically on a case by case basis. Unfortunately, personal injury case results are not always just, reasonable, or even legal. This leads to the question: can I appeal an unjust or
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April 12 , 2018
The concept of a “statute of limitations” refers to the idea that legal action must be taken within a set time frame to be considered valid. This can hold true for both criminal and civil law. When filing a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania, there are statutes of limitations as well. It is vital that victims of
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April 3 , 2018
All forms of personal injury claims are predicated on holding an at fault party responsible for an injurious accident. However, there is a distinction between claims using strict liability statutes and those which require proof of negligent or reckless actions. In Pennsylvania, only a handful of personal injury accident types are eligible for strict liability. Today, our personal injury
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February 19 , 2018
Nobody plans on getting injured. After an injurious accident, a sudden influx of bills, missed work, and even long-term disabilities can change the life of victims and their families in an instant. It can be difficult to understand where you stand legally and whether or not you and your family are entitled to financial compensation
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November 15 , 2016
On November 4th 2016 Governor Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania approved and signed a new bill known as “Daniel’s Law”. This legislation was passed in an effort to thwart drivers from utilizing any and all hand held devices while driving by increasing penalties for those charged with and convicted of “distracted driving”. In particular, when a
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