What is Considered “Pain and Suffering” in Pennsylvania?
If you were injured in an accident due to the negligence of another, you deserve compensation for the damages you suffered through. You will likely receive compensation for medical bills or lost wages, but the law also recognizes the pain and suffering that often accompanies an accident. Thus, you may be able to recover from […]
How Often Do Car Accident Settlements Exceed The Policy Limits in Pennsylvania?
If you sustained an injury from a traffic collision, you are entitled to compensation for damages including medical bills, lost wages, car repairs, and pain and suffering. Unfortunately, sometimes the amount that insurance covers do not account for all of the damages. Although it is possible in rare cases to collect compensation beyond the insurance […]
Liability in Rental Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
The aftermath of an accident is stressful enough without having to deal with the complexities involving a rental car. If you got in accident while driving a rental car you may be wondering who may be deemed liable, and what options you have for coverage. Rental cars can be covered by several different insurance policies […]
Who’s Responsible if You Get Injured on Someone Else’s Property in PA?
When you enter someone else’s property, you have reason to believe the premises are safe and that you will not sustain an injury. In fact, property owners have a duty to ensure a certain level of safety, a responsibility called “premises liability”. If you were injured due to unsafe or dangerous conditions on someone else’s […]
Will a Personal Injury Settlement Affect My Social Security Benefits in PA?
If you were injured in an accident due to the negligence of another, you may receive recovery through a personal injury settlement. However, you may be wondering if your settlement will affect your existing public benefits. The Reiff Law Firm explains how a settlement might affect various social security benefits, and outlines potential solutions to […]
Who is Responsible for My Child Being Injured at School in Pennsylvania?
There are a substantial number of devastating injuries that occur on or around school property each year, leading to physical and emotional damage to children and their families. If you child was injured during school, you may be considering a lawsuit. However, liability claims against schools and their faculty can be incredibly complicated, and will […]
How To Prove Fault After an Accident Involving a Bicycle and a Car in Pennsylvania
Bicycle accidents are relatively common in Pennsylvania, causing 16 fatalities and 1003 injuries in 2019. Unfortunately, children account for over 20% of the total crashes and are most vulnerable to injury or death. Determining who is at fault for an accident between a car and bicycle can be complicated, as both the cyclist and the […]
What Happens if I Do Not Accept an Insurance Settlement Offer in Pennsylvania?
If you suffer an injury in an accident, whether it is a car crash or a slip and fall, you might be offered an insurance settlement. While you have every right to accept the offer, you are not required to do so. In fact, in many cases, it is in your best interests not to. […]
How Do You Negotiate Pain and Suffering in Pennsylvania?
After a severe injury, you will most likely face a ton of medical bills and lost income. This is typically coupled with the emotional stress and pain that accompanies recovery. If you were hurt by another person’s recklessness or negligence, you should not be responsible for the damages you incur. Understanding your financial costs is […]
Will You Lose Medicaid if You Get a Personal Injury Settlement in Pennsylvania?
If you sustained an injury due to the negligence of another party, you are entitled to compensation. Unfortunately, there have been cases in which a settlement has resulted in the loss of public benefits, like Medicaid. This result is especially difficult for those whose injuries have resulted in additional and long-term medical bills. The Reiff […]
