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After suffering a personal injury, you must act prudently while you settle your claim if you wish to have the best chance of gaining full compensation. You must proceed carefully...

Each year thousands of people die after a car accident. Data from the Association for Safe International Road Travel shows that nearly 1.25 million people die due to car crashes...

What Are The Consequences Of Medical Malpractice In Eye Surgery? When you go to a healthcare professional for eye surgery you think that your eyes will have perfect vision when...

  How To Get Full and Fair Compensation For A Car Accident? Car accidents are common in the United States. After suffering a serious car crash, victims can sustain severe...

A neurologist is a physician that is trained to investigate, diagnose, and treat neurological disorders. This is a medical specialty dealing with disorders of the nervous systems.

You must be wondering about the different factors governing lawsuit settlements. There might be several reasons for which you get a fair financial offer from a lawsuit.  There can be...

Proper drivers always maintain the appropriate distance between their car and the auto in front of them. Unfortunately, in the era of cell phones and texting while driving...

Texting while driving is quickly becoming one of the most prevalent causes of motor vehicle accidents. In 2009, it was reported that 5474 people were killed in...

Some anxiety disorders are considered as disabilities by the Social Security Administration for the purposes of granting benefits under the Social Security Disability Insurance program. The anxiety disorders covered include...

Some cases of negligence make it simple to determine who is liable for an injury suffered as a result of negligence, but many cases are not so cut and dry....

Determining who is to blame in a case of negligence is not always an easy task. When there is a superior party who is responsible for the actions of others,...

Gross Negligence Law Victims of gross negligence may be left with injuries that alter their quality of life forever. Medical bills and the loss of wages that go along with...

Comparative Negligence Law Victims of negligence may have been partially to blame for the situation that lead to their accident. When the victim is partially to blame, compensation is typically...

What Is The Statute of Limitation Pennsylvania law allows individuals to file a lawsuit within a specified time period known as the statute of limitations. There is no uniform statute...

According to statistics available from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), dog bites are a growing problem in the United States. Over 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs each...

With over 4.5 million occurrences per year, dog bites are one of the most common injuries in the United States. While 80 percent of dog bites do not require medical...

Everybody is familiar with the FedEx trucks that crisscross our cities daily while the drivers deliver packages to businesses and residences. Did you know that FedEx has nearly 300,000 employees...

Garbage trucks are heavy vehicles that enter residential areas to collect waste products from household activities. These vehicles are ubiquitous, which may compound the incident rate. Because their routine presence...

When trucks are involved in an accident, they can cause heavy damage to other people and vehicles because of their immense sizes and weights. Trucks greatly out-size and out-weigh other...

It is not uncommon for people who are injured in a slip and fall accident to find themselves facing mounting debt as medical bills start to pile up. Falls can...

A Car in Northeast Philadelphia crashed into a school on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Police are still investigating the subject incident but did release that a man was transported to...

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), roughly 4.7 million people in America suffer from dog bites each year. Overall, close to 20 percent of those bitten need medical...

Can Dog Bites Cause Infections? The myth that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a person’s is not entirely correct. Bacteria do exist and prosper in the mouths of dogs....

What is Criminal Negligence? Loved ones left behind after criminal negligence has occurred deal with the pain of loss and financial burden of final expenses. Anyone who has lost a...

When people choose to drink and drive, their poor decision may have a number of consequences. For instance, they may lose their driver’s license or spend time in jail. However,...

Driving under the influence continues to be a significant problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the rest of the United States. Every year, thousands of people across the country are injured...

Truck accidents can cause serious injury and even death. Understanding rights related to injury and death following a truck accident that involves negligence is a key component of collecting compensation...

Following seat belt laws has been proven to help save lives in the case of a car accident. Unfortunately, many people fail to properly use restraints while driving or riding...

Understanding Pennsylvania Car Seat Laws Every car should have a functioning car seat restraint system. These systems are not just for meeting important legal requirements—they are, first and foremost, designed...

Millions of elderly people become the victims of physical or emotional abuse every year. Elder abuse is expected to become more prevalent as the population of the U.S. ages. One...

Nursing home abuse is a shocking reality that happens across the country each day. Family members often struggle with feelings of guilt when an elderly loved one is abused by...

Although dog bite accidents may seem uncommon, they happen quite frequently. Every day, individuals fall victim to debilitating and unprovoked dog attacks. Usually, victims of dog bites suffer physical pain...

Employees who find themselves dealing with an injury or illness related to a workplace accident often have difficulty proving that the incident occurred on the job. Because determining if an...

When a person is injured in their own home, they usually assume that liability is their own responsibility. What happens when a person is injured in a property that they...

Over one million people are injured by a slip and fall accident every year. Injuries related to these accidents range from minor bruises to major injuries that will require a...

Slip and fall accidents can happen in a second, but the consequences of a fall can last a lifetime. Thousands of people across the United States are seriously injured as...

What to Look for in PA Motorcycle Insurance If you’ve never purchased Pennsylvania motorcycle insurance, you may be at a bit of a loss. The easiest way to go is...

There are no two ways about it: Riding a motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than driving a car. That doesn’t mean that you should forego riding your bike entirely. Plenty...

Although they rub some bikers the wrong way, motorcycle helmet laws are designed to reduce injuries and save lives. Numerous studies have been done, and statistics support claims that motorcycle...

Motorcycle Accident in Pennsylvania In a perfect world, there would be no motorcycle accidents. But as we all know, the world is far from perfect. And that unfortunately means that...

Like many motorcyclists, you may occasionally engage in lane splitting in order to move through traffic jams and other slowdowns more quickly. This may seem like a reasonable thing to...

Due to the way they are designed, motorcycles are inherently less safe to operate than cars. In accidents with automobiles, motorcycles generally bear the brunt of the damage, and motorcyclists...

While most people think of errors made by doctors when medical malpractice is mentioned, nurses can also act negligently on the job in a way that causes harm to a...

Misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis often contribute to the worsening of a patient’s condition. When doctors make a mistake in diagnosis, it is even possible for a patient who could have...

The nature of emergency medical care affords medical providers who work in this specialty greater protection against liability for mistakes. However, doctors who are proven to act negligently in a...

Patients could be harmed by a mistake made by their medical provider while they are receiving ongoing treatment for a condition, seeking a diagnosis or undergoing surgery. While some mistakes...

Medical malpractice can leave a victim with mounting medical bills, lost wages while seeking treatment for injuries sustained due to malpractice and a permanent reduction to their quality of life....

Elder abuse is a serious offense that results in billions of dollars worth of medical bills and financial losses each year. Elderly people are often unwilling to report abuse when...

Workers’ compensation benefits help employees collect compensation for medical expenses, lost wages and other expenses related to workplace accidents. However, not every person who completes work for another party qualifies...

What is the Lemon Law in Pennsylvania? The Lemon Law in Pennsylvania is there to save you from unsafe or defective vehicles that do not operate properly within the first...

Subrogation is a term that you may find in your auto insurance policies. Will it protect you against financial losses? What is the critical significance of having a subrogation insurance...

Accidents are usually not at the front of our minds while we are going about our lives and making memories with our loved ones. However, accidents can occur when we...

A car accident has the potential to be disastrous. It has been found that some car accidents have a higher death rate than others. According to the World Health Organization...

Dog attacks can cause several complications and can even lead to death. The pressure exerted by a dog’s teeth can harm the tissues under the skin, even if the teeth...

Wrongful death is a civil action brought by family members against someone who has caused the death of another due to a wrongful act. Wrongful acts include negligence, like careless...

If you have been injured in an accident or you know anyone who is suffering from any personal injury, the first thing that you should do is get medical help....

The aftermath of any motor vehicle accident is indeed terrifying. Motorcycle accidents occur frequently and can result in more damage than truck or car accidents. In a world where people...

If you have been involved in a collision or any other kind of motor vehicle accident, you can seek compensation for your injuries, property loss, and other damages.

A person’s life can be completely altered in the aftermath of an accident that causes road rash injuries, depending on their severity.

You have a legal right to sue the person who is liable for your injuries, but the process can be long and drawn out.

Most personal injury cases are settled out of court by the insurance companies, but there are times when you may have to file..

More than 20 million surgeries are performed in the United States every year.

Deciding to sue your employer is never easy, but there are times when it becomes necessary.If you have experienced a workplace injury...

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the global population in many ways. During this time of uncertainty, it is imperative that you know your legal rights. Whether you are an...

Slip and fall accidents can lead to severe and traumatic injuries. If you were hurt on somebody else’s property, you should immediately speak to a lawyer. It would benefit you...

Car accidents can be absolutely devastating. If you or someone you know has suffered a car accident,life might change. Vehicle accidents can lead to serious...

Although many individuals and groups suffer injuries, not all injuries are considered personal injuries. Personal injury is a specific legal concept that refers...

Every driver has a duty to stop a clearly marked stop sign. Despite this rule that would seem obvious and clear to every...

The Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Law Enforcement/Police, and other officials set lane change restrictions to protect drivers. Despite these clearly...

Chow Chows are extremely territorial dogs who tend to aggressively protect their owner and family.  This means that any person who enters the house or approaches the dogs...

Dogs are often considered “man’s best friend,” but what happens when these furry companions became ferocious foes? Every day, individuals fall victim...

Unfortunately, as a person ages, their bones tend to become more susceptible to injury. Many times, elderly people suffer broken bones, including a broken hip, as...

When a person is confined to a nursing home, their diet, including food and water intake, is often controlled by the nursing home staff. Unfortunately...

Have you been injured by an uninsured driver? If so, and you are a Pennsylvania Resident who does not carry any automobile insurance policies, you may qualify to...

Falls are unfortunately a common occurrence for the elderly. This, along with the fact that the largest single cause of falls among the elderly is believed to occur...

Nursing home neglect is ongoing and ever increasing epidemic. One form of nursing home neglect that we are seeing more and more often is patient on patient assault...

In personal injury law, we always have clients who come in and have no idea whether they are limited tort or full tort...

TRAFFIC HAZARDS – THE CIRCLE (OR ROUNDABOUT) Some of the most common accidents occur as the result of traffic entering or exiting a traffic circle or...

A radiologist is a medical doctor (M.D.) or doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) who is trained to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of of injuries and diseases...

An X-ray is a test that will produce images of the structures present within your body. This type of testing projects X-ray beams into your body. The beams are absorbed...

CT Scans and CAT Scans or medical imaging procedure that produces tomographic images of the body. Tomography refers to imaging the specific body part in slices

Pit Bulls are potentially the most dangerous dogs to be owned in a residential environment. A pit bull is a brave and fearless dog that will take on any opponent...

The Rottweiler is one of the most vicious and terrifying breeds of dogs. In a study conducted by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in 2000, the Rottweiler was reported...

“Husky” is a name given to dogs who are bred to pull sleds in northern regions such as Alaska. Huskies are generally very fast and high energy dogs.

Ranking third on the Center for Disease Control (CDC) report for dogs most likely to have been reported to cause a human fatality is the German Shepherd.

An MRI (or magnetic resonance imaging) scan is a test performed by trained medical professional, including radiologists and neuroradiologists.

Police reported that the accident occurred on State Road near its intersection with Golfview Road when the 46 year old male driver of a Chevrolet Camaro struck...

The top cause of traumatic injury for elderly patients is what is known as an “unintentional fall.” These falls are particularly dangerous to older adults as they can lead to...

A policy limits settlement (also known as a settlement at the policy limits) represents the settlement of a case at the maximum bodily injury limit available under...

The Law Offices of Samuel Fishman procured a settlement at the defendant’s full insurance policy limits. Carl J. D’Adamo, Esquire

The human spine is composed vertebrae which are designed to protect the spinal cord. The spinal vertebrae are each....