When a Pennsylvania worker is suffering from accident injuries, it can lead to economic loss from both medical expenses and missed wages. Fortunately, a victim has certain legal options after a serious accident. A personal injury lawsuit may be a reasonable option in...
Year: 2014
Parent responsibility for teen drinking parties
One of the leading causes of fatal car accident is drunk driving. While about 30,000 people die every year in motor vehicle accidents, about one-third of those deaths are alcohol related. And a portion of those death involve teen or underage drivers. While most states...
An attorney’s help on SSDI application can minimize delays
If you are suffering from a medical condition that makes it more and more difficult to continue working, you may have considered applying for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. These benefits can help replace some of the income that you no longer can earn....
Why are car manufactures so stingy with safety?
Car manufacturers are large operations. They build millions of vehicles every year, and with the average vehicle's price now north of $30,000 per unit, that adds up to a significant sum of money. So, a headline that notes Chrysler is "grudgingly" adding vehicles to...
They rarely are accidents
One of the reasons we refer to collisions between motor vehicles as motor vehicle accidents is the element of random chance as to the participants. While there are some cases, such as those involving alcohol and resulting in charges of criminal vehicular homicide, few...
Five fatalities on Pennsylvania roads to begin holiday season
The holiday season is always so full of promise, of family get-togethers, of Currier and Ives images of homes and hearths decorated for the season. But it is also full of the promise of negligent driving, of motorists driving too fast and too intoxicated to control...
Filing an appeal for a denied claim of SSDI benefits
When a person in Pennsylvania suffers an injury and is in need of Social Security disability benefits, a frequent concern is what to do if they are subject to a denied claim. While this might seem to be a final word when the Social Security Administration...
What standards apply for motorcycles in Pennsylvania?
Many Pennsylvania residents enjoy going out with a group of friends or by themselves and riding their motorcycle. Before hitting the road, individuals often make sure they have the gear and equipment necessary for the ride, along with any extra items they may plan to...
Working through a Social Security disability claim
The holiday season can be both an enjoyable and stressful time for Pennsylvania residents. There is plenty of joy in gathering with friends and family and giving gifts to loved ones. At the same time, however, there is stress in meeting these obligations,...
State court decision impacts damages injured persons may get
There are few things more troubling to Pennsylvania residents than the thought of a child being injured. Worse yet is when injuries occur to a child on the way to or during school. This unfortunately was the case for one child who was run over by a school bus. The...