Personal Injury
How to Plan a Safe Road Trip
Summer break is right around the corner, and many are already planning a family vacation. For some, this means loading up the car and heading on a road trip. While a road trip can be exciting, it is important to remember that relying on the family car to arrive safely to your destination doesn’t always…
Read MoreGame of Thrones Meets Personal Injury Law
Whether part of the Lannisters or the Starks, everyone in Winterfell, King’s Landing, the Wall and beyond has a right to live without undue harm caused by someone else’s negligent or wrongful actions. The law in Pennsylvania (and other locations) provides survivors of other crimes the right to seek civil redress when liable parties cause…
Read More3 most common yard work hazards
Serious and sometimes life-threatening injuries can exist in your very own backyard. As you clean up from winter’s havoc, start spring home improvements and keep up with everyday yard work, watch out for these most common hazards. Lawn mowers and tractors Any time your lawn mower is running, it requires your full attention. From the…
Read MoreHow to Read an Accident Report
One of the most important steps to take after you have been injured in a car crash is obtaining the police accident report. Whether or not the accident was determined to be reportable, the officer will complete a crash reporting form. This report will contain information concerning the accident, including damage to vehicles, injuries and…
Read MoreFood Poisoning and Personal Injury Law: Can You Sue for Food Poisoning?
In 2015, 43 Chipotle restaurants shut down after hundreds of diners became ill in separate E. coli and norovirus outbreaks linked to the Mexican food chain. The incidents led to a number of lawsuits, including a $75,000 claim by a Washington state woman who alleged she became violently ill after eating a burro bowl at…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day the fourth most popular drinking holiday
While you’re enjoying a pint of Guinness this St. Patrick’s Day, remember to drink responsibly. On average each year, an alcohol-related crash claims a life every 46 minutes. St. Patrick’s Day is the fourth most popular drinking holiday — just behind New Year’s Eve, Christmas and Independence Day. Unlike Christmas and New Year’s, though, people…
Read MoreTop 5 spring sports injuries: Q&A with Attorney Craig Milsten
As the weather warms up, so too should young athletes who play spring sports. One of the greatest challenges of spring and fall sports at any level is the change in temperature during the course of the season. All athletes should take time to properly warm up their bodies, stay hydrated and dress to the…
Read MoreHitting the Slopes: Winter Sports Safety Tips
Now that we have finally seen some snowflakes this winter, hitting the slopes is tempting. Skiers, snowboarders, ice-skaters and others are slipping on their coats and enjoying the season. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, as many as 200,000 injuries related to winter sports occurred in 2018. If you are planning an outdoor…
Read MoreSpace Heater Safety Tips for Your Home
Temperatures are finally reflecting the winter season. As Central Pennsylvanians make warmth a priority in their homes, many turn to dangerous heat sources. While space heaters can help to reduce energy costs by only heating portions of a home, they can prove deadly if not properly maintained and used. More than 25,000 fires related to…
Read MoreThe NFL’s Concussion Crisis
In recent years, NFL injuries have been front and center in national conversation. Folks have long suspected that continually hitting your helmet against an opponent’s helmet was bad for your brain. Those fears were validated in a recently released study by the researchers at Boston University. They found chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease believed…
Read MoreWinter Safety Tips to Prevent Premises Liability
Winter is here, even if the local weather seems to disagree recently. Living in Pennsylvania, we know that any day that could change. With colder weather, more opportunities for slip-and-fall accidents can arise due to ice and snow. Businesses with a high volume of foot traffic or large number of employees are especially at risk…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Premises Liability
Sometimes, dangerous property conditions can happen without warning. Other times, property owners may have warning signs, but choose to ignore them. With some exceptions, most premises liability cases come down to a matter of “negligence.” Negligence can be defined as a person acting out of carelessness, or something that a reasonable property owner should or…
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