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Can a Bystander Sue for Injury or Emotional Distress in Pennsylvania?

Even if you were not directly involved in an accident, you might still be severely emotionally distressed or disturbed by what you witnessed. Depending on your situation, you might be able to sue for emotional distress and injuries. Suing for emotional distress is often difficult, even for people directly involved in an accident. In Pennsylvania, […]

Will Your Personal Injury Lawsuit Go to Trial in Pennsylvania?

Many civil lawsuits are filed every day, but not all of them go to a trial. While plaintiffs typically have a right to a trial, there might be legal obstacles to overcome first. When filing your claims, you might not know whether your case will go to trial, but that is often the goal. You […]

What Happens in Pennsylvania When the at-Fault Party in a Car Accident Dies?

Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for car accidents to result in deaths of involved parties. But what happens if the person that caused your injuries died in a crash? Can you still recover compensation for your injuries? Suppose you were injured in a car accident that also caused the death of the at-fault party. In […]

Third-Party Claims vs. Workers’ Comp in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, employees injured on the job may seek financial help from the state’s Workers’ Compensation system. While lawsuits against employers after accidents are prohibited, barring very limited circumstances, claims against third parties are often fair game. Workers’ Compensation is a system under which injured workers and employees may receive financial compensation for workplace accidents […]

What is the Move Over (“Steer Clear”) Law in Pennsylvania?

When passing by emergency response areas or disabled vehicles in Pennsylvania, drivers are required to move over into a non-adjacent lane if possible and, if not possible, to slow down considerably. Following Pennsylvania’s Move Over Law is crucial to prevent car accidents in these situations. The Move Over Law, which is essentially an expanded version […]

How Do Insurance Companies Value Totaled Cars in Philadelphia?

Learning how insurance companies value totaled cars, and how they determine whether or not a vehicle is totaled, is important. Otherwise, victims in Philadelphia might accept a settlement that’s not reflective of their property damage or injuries. While insurance companies might pay car accident victims in Philadelphia the fair market value of their totaled vehicles, […]

What is Full Tort vs. Limited Tort in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is a state with complicated insurance laws that might make filing a lawsuit and recovering compensation after a car accident difficult for victims. If you were recently injured in a crash and wish to recover non-economic damages, the first step is determining if you have full tort or limited tort insurance. Drivers in Pennsylvania […]

Guide to Electric Scooter Laws in Philadelphia

If you are interested in riding an electric scooter in Philadelphia, you should know the local and state laws. Because these devices are effectively banned on the streets of Philadelphia, riders might have difficulty recovering compensation if injured in a crash. Currently, electric scooters are not allowed in Philadelphia and in most other areas of […]

What if I Waited Too Long to See a Doctor After a Car Accident in Pennsylvania?

After a car accident in Pennsylvania, don’t wait to see a doctor. If you do, the success of your future lawsuit against a negligent driver might be in jeopardy. Waiting too long to see a doctor after a car accident in Pennsylvania might negatively impact your case for compensation. Delaying medical treatment might result in […]

What is Considered ‘Negligence’ in a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case?

When another person causes you injury because they acted outside their owed duty of care, that’s considered negligence, and proving it may be crucial to your personal injury lawsuit in Pennsylvania. Negligence is present when another party breaches the duty of care they owe to a victim, causing a victim injury or other damages. Most […]

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