How Do Bike Lanes Affect Personal Injury Cases in Philadelphia?
Bike lanes are in place to give riders somewhere to be, separate from the cars on the road and the pedestrians on the sidewalk. The goal is to keep people safe, but sometimes the laws surrounding bike lanes – and the lack of properly designed bike lanes – can actually make cases more complicated and […]
Does Pennsylvania Have Joint and Several Liability?
When multiple people are at fault for causing an accident or otherwise injuring someone, they can usually each be made to pay their own share of damages. However, a system called “joint and several liability” often makes this a bit more confusing and potentially allows victims to claim more damages from one person to make […]
Can You Go to Jail for Driving Without Insurance in Pennsylvania?
Car accidents can be incredibly expensive, and victims deserve payment for their accidents. If the driver who hit you doesn’t have insurance to cover your injuries, it might hurt your ability to get compensated, which is why many states have rules making it illegal to drive without insurance. In Pennsylvania, driving without insurance is a […]
What to Do Immediately After Being Involved in a Lyft Accident
Navigating the aftermath of a Lyft accident may be challenging, and our lawyers can ensure you take the right steps to protect your access to compensation. Your first step after a Lyft accident should be to call 911. Getting law enforcement involved can make collecting information much easier for victims, leading to a crash report […]
What to Do Immediately After Being Involved in an Uber Accident
Uber offers convenience, making it a popular transportation method for many. Unfortunately, there is the risk of collisions occurring, after which victims should know what to do to protect their access to compensation. Immediately after an accident involving an Uber, victims should call the police. While waiting for law enforcement to arrive, preserve in-app information […]
Can You Sue for a Haunted House Experience Injury?
As the temperature drops, corn fields get harvested, and pumpkin-flavored menu items start appearing, we start to see Halloween stores and haunted houses pop up all over the country. The rules surrounding haunted houses are often quite unclear to the average guest at one of these tours/experiences, and there are many rumors out there on […]
Can You Sue for a Paintball Injury Despite Signing a Waiver?
Just because you signed a waiver of liability before going paintballing does not automatically mean you are barred from filing a lawsuit if you get injured. If you signed a waiver before paintballing and were injured during the activity, you may have to show that the waiver is unenforceable to bring a compensation claim. Waivers […]
What Should I Document After a Construction Accident Injury in Pennsylvania?
Construction accidents can be nasty, and workers are often badly hurt. When taking legal action for a construction-related accident, it is imperative that you document as much as possible. Considering how complex these kinds of cases can be, there might be a lot of information to document, and you need to know what is and […]
Can You Sue for a Slip & Fall in Pennsylvania When Partially at Fault?
Slip and falls are commonly blamed on the person who fell. Legally speaking, this does not always hold up, but if it does, can it hurt your case? Can you still get damages? Pennsylvania injury law works on a “comparative fault” basis that still allows you to get compensation for an injury you were partially […]
Can You Sue for a Horseback Riding Injury Despite Signing a Waiver?
Signing liability waivers makes it harder for some victims to sue for horseback riding injuries, but not impossible, especially with help from our lawyers. You can sue the negligent stable if you were hurt by gross negligence. Courts generally void waivers that involve minors, violate public policy, or are unconscionable in some way. The court […]