If you’ve been diagnosed with a long-term disability after an accident in Pennsylvania, you could be facing substantial financial and non-financial costs over the years to come. Living with a long-term disability can impact you (and your family) in many ways, and it can prove to be extremely costly if you don’t recover the financial compensation you deserve. Fortunately, accident victims in Pennsylvania are entitled to financial compensation in many cases. If a negligent driver, property owner or business is responsible for what happened, you may be entitled to full compensation for all of the ..read more

Drugged driving is a significant concern in Pennsylvania. According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, more than 10 percent of all adults in the United States self-report using illicit drugs; and, with medicinal marijuana now legal in the Commonwealth, Drexel University reports that nearly five percent of the state’s population are medical marijuana patients. Regardless of whether a drug is legal or illegal to use, driving under the influence is prohibited. Pennsylvania’s DUI law makes this clear, as it criminalizes driving any vehicle under the influence of any controlled sub ..read more

When you suffer serious injuries in an accident, getting the medical care you need can be critical for minimizing the accident’s long-term consequences. With many types of traumatic injuries—from concussions to broken bones—a prompt diagnosis and effective treatment are essential for avoiding unnecessary complications. Getting the medical care you need is also important for protecting your legal rights. The reason why might not be obvious right away. But, the more you learn about your legal rights, the clearer it will become why you need to prioritize your medical care if you plan on filing a ..read more

Truck accidents frequently leave victims and their families facing substantial losses. These losses, which can be both financial and non-financial in nature, can impact victims and their family members’ lives for years to come. As a result, recovering just compensation is extremely important, and making informed decisions about asserting your legal rights starts with understanding how much you are entitled to recover. In truck accident cases, the damages that are available vary depending on whether you are seeking just compensation for non-fatal injuries or filing a claim for wrongful death. A ..read more

When a truck loses its load on the highway, traffic can get backed up for miles, and the spill will often make the evening news. But, for drivers and passengers in the truck’s vicinity at the time of the spill, the consequences can be far more severe. Lost load accidents often leave drivers and passengers with serious injuries, and these injuries can have financial and non-financial consequences for years to come. Protecting Your Legal Rights After a Lost Load Accident in Pennsylvania Like all truck accidents in Pennsylvania, following lost load accidents, injured drivers and passengers will o ..read more

Being ejected from a vehicle during an auto accident is a terrifying experience. Ejections often result in catastrophic injuries, and tragically, they are often fatal. If you were ejected from your vehicle (or someone else’s vehicle) during a car, truck or SUV accident in Pennsylvania, working with an experienced personal injury lawyer will be critical for maximizing your chances of recovering just compensation. What to Know if You Were Ejected During a Car, Truck or SUV Accident in Pennsylvania Fundamentally, filing a claim when you were ejected from a vehicle during a collision is no differe ..read more

When you get injured in a car accident, securing an insurance settlement is typically the best-case scenario. If you receive a settlement, you can use the money to cover your accident-related expenses, and you can move on with your life without having to think about your insurance claim on a daily basis. But, accepting an insurance settlement can also be risky. If you are dealing with the aftermath of a serious car accident, it is extremely important that you speak with a lawyer about your legal rights. While it might eventually be in your best interests to accept an insurance settlement, you ..read more

If you have been seriously injured or a loved one has tragically been killed by a drunk driver in Pennsylvania, you have clear legal rights. Not only can you file an insurance claim to hold the drunk driver financially accountable, but, depending on the circumstances involved, you could have other claims as well. In this situation, it is critical to ensure that you are making informed decisions, and this starts with understanding how drunk driving cases work in Pennsylvania. Criminal DUI Charges vs. Civil Drunk Driving Liability When a drunk driver causes a serious or fatal accident, he or she ..read more

Winter can be a dangerous time to be out walking. Snow and ice can make driveways, sidewalks and parking lots very slippery, and slip and fall accidents can leave victims with painful and debilitating injuries. If you’ve been injured in a winter slip and fall accident in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to financial compensation. While the law is complicated, winter slip and fall accident victims can file claims in many cases. If you have a claim, acting quickly could be important for protecting your legal rights—and, if possible, there are some steps that you will want to take right away. Wh ..read more

Neck injuries are extremely common in car accidents. Our necks are fragile, and they are one of the few areas of the body that are not well-protected in modern vehicles. While airbags can help mitigate the risk of neck injuries in some cases, the forces involved in a collision—even when a vehicle’s airbags properly deploy—are more than enough to cause significant internal trauma. If you are dealing with a serious neck injury after a car accident, it is important to make sure you understand the costs you are facing. It is also important to make sure you understand your rights under Pennsylvania ..read more