Personal Injury
Holiday Travel – What to avoid and driving tips on how to be safe
The holiday season can be a dangerous time for drivers. The end of daylight savings, cold weather conditions, increased traffic and traveling long distances can be a risky combination. These five safe driving tips on how to travel this winter will help you to avoid collisions and give you the confidence you need to stay…
Read MoreHow to Handle Your Teen’s First Car Accident
Teen drivers, between the ages 16 and 19, are three times more likely to be involved in a vehicular accident than those who are older than 20. It is your duty as a parent to be confident in handling your teen’s car accident if or when it occurs. What to Do If a Teen Car…
Read MoreDuty of care and premises liability: 2 types of negligence claims
From slip-and-fall claims to auto crashes, there is no limit to the variety of accidents that can cause personal injury. When an individual’s negligence is the cause of another person’s injury, the injured person might have the right to file a personal injury claim against the neglectful party. Duty of care and premises liability are…
Read MoreFall a Dangerous Season for Pedestrians
In Pennsylvania, pedestrian accident fatalities decreased 27% (from 201 to 146), from 2018-2020. There are many theories as to why the increase occurred, from more people are walking to more motorists are driving bigger vehicles, and both motorists and pedestrians may be more distracted. The fall is an especially dangerous time of the year for…
Read MoreStop, Drop and Plan: Thinking Ahead for Family Fire Safety
You know what you’re supposed to do if there’s a fire — at least, you think you do. Stop, drop and roll, right? Well, that might be best if the fire’s already on your body. But what about the crucial moments before it gets that far? How can you protect both yourself and your family…
Read MoreSafety on the Green: 4 Ways to Protect Yourself from a Golfing Accident
It’s a beautiful summer afternoon: The sun is shining, the grass is green, the sky’s a cloudless blue. You’re ready to gather your golf clubs and play a few holes with friends. What could possibly go wrong? Even sports that might seem relatively tame have the potential to go awry. From golf cart accidents to…
Read MorePennsylvania’s School Bus Safety: What You Need to Know
Many fatal accidents that involve students riding the bus to and from school occur when children are entering or exiting the school bus, not when the bus is moving. Each year an estimated 19 children in the U.S. are killed getting on the bus. As a Pennsylvania driver it is your responsibility to understand and…
Read MoreQ&A with Ted Kennett: How can I maintain my mental health after a personal injury?
A physical injury can be devastating for anyone. Whether you’re off your feet for a few days or years, it is likely you will experience some measure of depression or other mental health injuries. Following an injury, it can be easy to focus on your physical limitations. Your mental and emotional well-being is just as…
Read MoreHow to Safeguard Your Swimming Pool This Summer
Investing in a swimming pool might seem like a stress-free decision for you and your family to make, but it comes with its own set of responsibilities. Cleaning the filter and balancing the chemical levels are expected chores, but what most families who invest in a swimming pool do not consider, are the mandatory steps…
Read MoreSet Up a Safe Summer for Your New Driver
The hot summer months are historically known to be dangerous for new drivers. Roadways are crowded with eager vacationers, inexperienced teens and homebound college students. Teen drivers have crash rates nearly 4 times those of drivers 20 and older per mile drive. High crash rates and the freedom of summer can be a deadly mixture.…
Read MoreI Got Hit by a Car on My Bicycle. What Should I Do Next?
Bicycling is both a mode of transportation and a fun, healthy activity; however, it often poses risks, particularly when you are sharing a roadway with motor vehicles. In Pennsylvania in 2020, 22 fatal accidents involved bicyclists. With such high numbers it is important, that as a cyclist, you are aware of Pennsylvania’s bicycle safety laws…
Read MoreQ&A with Drew Gannon: In PA, can first responders receive workers’ compensation for PTSD?
Approximately 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), sometimes referred to as post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). Being the first to arrive on scenes, continually facing dangerous situations and providing emotional and physical support to survivors are just some of the reasons first…
Read More5 tips to prevent food poisoning while on vacation
Summer vacations are supposed to be fun times with friends and family, but those moments can take a turn when someone isn’t feeling well. Food poisoning is fairly common in the U.S., and it is likely that someone you know has suffered the effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that an estimated…
Read MoreHow to Plan a Safe Summer Vacation
It’s an exciting time of the year, when children are out of school and families are traveling out of state. If you’re preparing for vacation, below are a few tips to ensure your family stays safe. Before You Leave for Vacation Preparing for vacation starts before you even leave your home. In June, July and…
Read MoreQ&A with Lishani Sunday: What happens after a personal injury settlement?
The news that you’ve reached a settlement — whether with an insurance company, another business or an individual – is often an incredible feeling of relief. Help — likely in the form of financial help — is on its way. You might determine to use your personal injury settlement funds to cover medical expenses or…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Injuries Resulting from Animal Bites
Almost every day, humans come into contact with wild and domesticated animals. Although many of these encounters are harmless, some result in injury. According to the World Animal Foundation (WAF), about 4.5 million Americans suffer from a dog bite each year, making it the most common animal-related injury. The WAF also reports that “over 800,000 people bitten…
Read MoreHead Injuries: What you need to know
Traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the U.S., according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. It takes 153 lives every day in the U.S. alone. If you or a loved one experienced a head injury, would you know what to do? Below is information to…
Read More4 Tips for Pursuing a Personal Injury Claim
Personal injury claims are one of the most common forms of litigation filed as they happen easily to just about everyone. From auto accidents to property negligence and everything in between, these things happen but need to be taken seriously since the law provides for compensation for individuals who have been harmed due to the…
Read More5 Helpful Tips to Avoid an Auto Accident Due to Winter Weather
Auto accidents happen for a variety of reasons every day but when you add wintry weather and poor road conditions to the mix, it creates an even higher risk. In 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) recorded 5,756 auto accidents as a result of winter weather. These accidents accounted for 5.5 percent of total…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do Now That My Insurance Claim was Denied?
Don’t panic. While getting a returned claim from your insurance adjuster with the conclusion of it being denied is intimidating and shocking, there are steps you can take to get your claim reviewed and eventually accepted. The insurance claim process can be a tough one, but here’s what you should do when you receive a…
Read MoreQ&A with Evan Kline: What you should and shouldn’t do on social media following an accident
We live in a world where social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are used to talk about your day, upload photos, share an event or to stay connected with family and friends. With roughly 7 in 10 Americans using social media, it is important to be cautious about what you post following an…
Read MoreQ&A with Tim Salvatore: What can clients do during a case to help their lawyers?
Let me set the stage so that you have some context for my answers. You’ve been seriously injured. Your world is consumed by chaos, adversity and pain. You made the right decision to hire a lawyer, a lawyer who will take your injuries as personally as you do and fight to get you the results you deserve.…
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Holiday Injuries
Ah, the holidays — the most wonderful time of the year. Unfortunately, they can be one of the most dangerous times of the year, too. Holiday accidents can put a damper on a season meant to bring us joy and togetherness. Shopping, get-togethers, travel, decorating, holiday retail and many other factors can put you in…
Read MoreWhat to do when a loved one is a victim of nursing home abuse
You put your trust in the care of your elderly loved one at a nursing home. You anticipate that they will be kept safe and supervised. Now, you suspect that your elderly loved one may be a victim of elder care abuse. This is a devastating situation that causes the elderly to suffer, and it’s…
Read MoreSports Injuries at School: Who is Responsible?
If your child is one of the 30 million children and teens that participate in school-organized athletics, you’re already familiar with the pride of watching from the sidelines while your child plays the sport she loves. However, seeing your child sustain a sports injury is traumatizing and painful for both your child and your family.…
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