Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Claims vs. Survival Actions
Many people are surprised to discover the Pennsylvania law recognizes not one, but two types of actions that can be brought following the death of a family member or loved one due to negligence or an intentional tort. Pennsylvania Wrongful Death and Survival Actions are respectively codified under 42 Pa.C.S.§8301 and 42 Pa.C.S.§8302. These separate […]
The Most Dangerous Roads in Pennsylvania for Truck Accidents
Pennsylvania is crisscrossed with hundreds of roads and highways that provide residents, commuters, and transportation companies with access to their homes and businesses. With over 120,000 miles of roads and highways and hundreds of thousands of people on the roads every day, it is inevitable that there will be vehicle accidents on the road. According […]
Professional Liability Claims and Filing a Certificate of Merit
Everyday Pennsylvania residents rely on the skill, training, and expertise of licensed professionals. We rely on licensed professionals to handle some of the most important aspects of our life from building our houses and buildings, handling our finances, and even managing our health. When we place our trust and even our lives in the hands […]
What to Do if You Get Into a Truck Accident on I-276 in Pennsylvania
Interstate 276 is part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and is designated as interstate 276 between Valley Forge and the New Jersey border. As part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike system, this road provides drivers with access to some of the major cities in Pennsylvania, namely Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh. Not only is this road extensively traveled […]
What to Do if You Were Injured in a Vape or eCig Explosion
Many people have decided to cease the use of traditional cigarettes and other tobacco products to use e-cigarettes, Juul, e-hookahs, and portable vaporization devices. Some people say they have switched because they were sick of smelling like cigarettes. Other people may even use non-nicotine e-juices merely for the flavor of the vapor. In any case, […]
Can Defective Dehumidifiers Cause Fires in Your Home?
Homeowners whose homes have a basement, crawlspace, bathroom or other location where humidity and moisture can accumulate, know all too well about the damage that long-term exposure to water can cause. Aside from potentially causing aesthetic imperfections, long-term exposure to moisture can weaken building materials and provide the conditions that mold, bacteria, and other unwelcome […]
Is it Illegal to Drive with Snow and Ice on the Roof of a Car in Pennsylvania?
As we enter into November and Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approach, drivers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and throughout the northeast must meet the difficulties and challenges winter weather presents. The need to deal with accumulations of ice and snow is a fundamental and universal problem for drivers during the late-fall and winter months. While […]
Buy a Used Vehicle? The Defects Not Disclosed at Sale Can Hurt or Kill You and Your Loved Ones
Most consumers who purchase a vehicle that is “new to them” nevertheless expect to take a car, truck, or van that is free from known defects and problems. These consumer expectations are abundantly clear. The fact of the matter is that a Public Policy Polling study found that 89 percent of American consumers believe that […]
Relatively Inexpensive Maintenance and Safety Equipment can often Prevent Ride Accidents
Major corporations running theme parks and major amusement parks that attract visitors from across the world are frequently multi-billion dollar companies. The scope and expense of maintaining large theme parks, rides, and other attractions can generally only be managed by extremely large organizations with significant resources. However, the scope and resources available to an organization, […]
What to Do if You Get Into a Truck Accident on Hempstead Turnpike/Route 24
Truck accidents are some of the most devastating accidents on the road. Not only are these accidents common, but they frequently result in severe and catastrophic injuries. More than 2,000 people are injured or killed each year when commercial trucks collide with other vehicles on the highways and streets of New York state. Drivers on […]
