As we approach spring, more and more people are jogging, walking and cycling out on the roads. Although exercising outdoors has many health benefits, our attorneys see many more pedestrian accidents in the warmer months. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of confusion around how limited tort status affects vehicle accidents that involve pedestrians. Here is a summary of the applicable law
Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic experience, in and of itself. But, if you require significant medical treatment, surgery and/or a lengthy hospital stay, this life-altering event can leave you reeling over the long-term impact on your finances. Fortunately, there are a number of sources of medical coverage that exist; so, it is a good idea to be aware of what is or could be available to you, in the event of an accident.
Car accidents happen all the time. Once an accident has occurred, most people would like to make their insurance claim and try to move on from it quickly. However, many accident claims are best handled with legal counsel, so that the insurance company does not try to resolve the claim for less than its fair value. So, when do you need a lawyer to handle a personal injury car accident case?
It happens all the time: a parking lot or sidewalk has not been properly cleaned of snow and ice, and someone slips and falls as a result. Sometimes slip and fall accidents are not a big deal, while other times they can cause serious injury, warranting legal action.
“Independent” Medical Examinations—What You Need To Know
As an attorney whose entire practice is dedicated to helping victims of car crashes, slip and falls and work accidents (i.e., plaintiffs and claimants), I am constantly presented with requests from insurance companies to send my clients out for “independent” medical examinations. By law, most of the time, a plaintiff or claimant is required to attend. Before we get into the circumstances and parameters of these exams, I want to explain why I have “independent” in quotes.
Uneven slabs of concrete and cracks or gouges in pavement can easily cause trips, falls, and other injuries to pedestrians. These types of injuries often lead to personal injury or premise liability suits against property owners who failed to maintain a reasonably safe walkway. But what constitutes a sidewalk defect, and how can you make a claim based on one stick in court?
Personal injuries are most often thought of as being physical in nature. Although the pain and suffering one endures physically from an accident or event can be traumatic, the emotional suffering can be just as serious, if not more so, than any bodily injuries. However, due to the psychological nature of emotional distress, it can be difficult for plaintiffs to prove in court.
Bicycling, like walking, is not only an enjoyable past time and form of exercise, but a critical mode of transportation for many people, as well. While many communities across Pennsylvania, including Lancaster County, have taken steps to make the roadways more bicycle-friendly, cyclists are still subject to significant risks.
Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians: What Are Your Rights?
Walking is undoubtedly one of the most popular forms of transportation in the world. Whether you're walking or running for exercise, leisure, or to get to work, being in such close proximity to major roadways can put you in danger.
With Memorial Day now behind us, summer is just around the corner - and that means construction season. While we rely on construction workers to maintain our roads, bridges, sidewalks, and homes, we often take for granted just how dangerous a construction job can be.
As Memorial Day weekend gets closer and the weather heats up, more and more Pennsylvania residents are looking forward to cooling off and lounging by their private or community pools. Unfortunately, the negligence of pool owners or supervisors can turn this beloved warm weather activity into a devastating tragedy.
As loving family members, we always want to do right by our elders. Deciding to place a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle in an assisted living facility is often a difficult choice, and we want to make sure they go somewhere they are treated with dignity and respect, while also receiving the care they need.
