In May of 2024, a Philadelphia jury verdict awarded $725.5 million in a lawsuit against ExxonMobil. A mechanic sued the company, claiming harmful chemicals in gasoline and solvent products produced by ExxonMobil caused his leukemia decades later. What does the verdict mean? Will there be similar lawsuits for this type of exposure? Basic Details Of This Case A former mechanic filed a claim against ExxonMobil. The claim linked products produced and sold by ExxonMobil with the mechanic’s leukemia. The mechanic used solvents and gasoline produced by the company within the scope of his work duties ..read more

Not every car accident ends in mangled vehicles or injured people. However, in nearly every car accident, there are certain mistakes people make that cause trouble for an insurance or injury claim. As a personal injury law firm, we see common mistakes that people make after a car accident can result in BIG problems during the claims process. Learn the common mistakes people make after a car accident and how to avoid making them yourself. If you have questions about an injury claim, we’re here to help. Common Mistakes After A Car Accident After a car acc ..read more

Much is said about the problems with safety and Amazon delivery drivers. Delivery driver safety is a huge concern as each driver is expected to deliver hundreds of packages each day. What does Amazon do to improve the safety of its drivers and the communities they serve? AI cameras monitor Amazon delivery drivers to help improve safety. Is it enough? Amazon Driver Talks About AI Cameras An Amazon delivery driver went viral on TikTok for a video about the AI cameras in her delivery vehicle. While this driver was positive about the experience, some delivery drivers had criticisms of the cameras ..read more

Hypoxic brain injury (HIE) can happen in any number of ways. In this article, we will focus on how hypoxic brain injuries happen during the birth process, how it affects the baby, and when an attorney can help with a birth injury lawsuit. What Is Hypoxic Brain Injury? A hypoxic brain injury occurs when the brain loses oxygen. When the brain loses oxygen for a prolonged time, brain cells begin to die. For a baby, this can happen before, during, or shortly after the birth process. HIE During Birth When a baby loses oxygen for a length of time, the risk of brain injury rapidly increases. Hypoxic ..read more

When you purchase car insurance, people typically get the best coverage they can afford. This can include good PIP coverage for medical bills and full tort to help you recover additional money from the at-fault driver. However, if you travel out of state into New Jersey your coverage may be limited. Read below to learn how New Jersey limits the car insurance benefits of out-of-state drivers. Traveling To New Jersey Many people believe their car insurance is the same no matter where they travel in the US. But, different states have different laws to dictate how car insurance coverage works. For ..read more

What happens when a driver causes intentional harm to themselves or others? Are the injured people eligible to file a personal injury claim? Does insurance cover property damage from an intentional criminal act? Is the at-fault driver eligible for coverage under their insurance? In this article, we take a look at how damage and injuries are handled when a driver causes intentional harm. Driver Lands On Roof Of House In Mifflin County, a driver wanted to hurt himself. He drove his car off the road toward a house. While he intended to hit the house, the car hit a mound and went flying onto the s ..read more

Truck drivers, cargo carriers, and junk haulers move heavy loads from place to place. many times, this cargo is moving at high speeds on highways. How secure is the cargo that the drivers are transporting? Several local and national news stories highlight the dangers of load shifts and the hazards they present for truck drivers and others on the road. Shifting Steel Beams In Lebanon County Pennsylvania, a truck driver was hauling construction materials. While transporting heavy steel beams, the load shifted forward. The truck driver was pinned and the local fire department helped remove the dr ..read more

Statistics show that flying is generally safer than driving. A small plane crash is not impossible. In fact, about 1,100 small aircraft crash each year in the United States. This number includes small planes, helicopters, and other forms of small aircraft. Roughly 200 people die of small aircraft crashes each year in the US. Small Plane Crash Investigations When a small plane crashes, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and NTSB (National Travel Safety Board) investigate to determine the cause of the crash. This is true of every civilian plane crash. The goal of an investigation is to di ..read more

A Pennsylvania jury awarded the largest birth injury verdict in state history. This successful cerebral palsy birth injury lawsuit has drawn attention to birth injuries and lifetime care costs. Pennsylvania Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit This case involves a baby born in early 2018. During delivery, the baby suffered a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen. The lack of oxygen was the result of a delayed c-section delivery. This type of injury is called hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy. Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is one of the most common causes of cerebral palsy. RELATED ARTICLES: Medical Malpra ..read more

Drug diversion is a serious concern across all aspects of healthcare. This includes nursing home settings where the elderly fall victim to this crime. In this article, we look at nursing home drug diversion and how it affects the elderly. If you or an elderly parent are the victim of nursing home drug diversion, what can you do? What Is Drug Diversion? Drug diversion is the theft or replacement of a medication with the intent to use or sell the medication. Certain medications are more common for thieves to target for diversion. These medications include, but are not limited to: anabolic stero ..read more