Despite regulations, truck drivers with serious medical conditions still get behind the wheel of commercial vehicles every day The large commercial trucks you see on a regular basis provide an essential function in our economy, hauling untold tons of good and...
Joel Kofsky
Joel Kofsky
Filing an Injury Claim After a Rideshare Accident
What happens if you are in an Uber or LYFT vehicle accident and you receive serious injuries that require medical attention? Whiplash, Head or back injury, Cuts and abrasions, and broken bones Who pays for the medical bills and other damages? Which court...
How Can I Prove that a Driver was Distracted?
The other driver in the accident was distracted at the moment the crash occurred. In the wake of a serious car accident, you may not know what to do. The crash scene may be weeks behind you now, but that doesn’t mean you have any more clarity about how to proceed. You...
Construction Work Accidents
Construction has become much safer in recent decades This is due to a number of factors, including technology, safety regulations, and better and more complete training. Even with all of that, there is still a high potential for injury. Construction is just inherently...
Head Injuries After a Car Accident
Car Accident Head Injuries There are various kinds of head injuries that you might sustain in a car accident. Any head injury can cause lasting health challenges. Getting evaluated by a medical professional is essential to make sure that you will not suffer lasting...
Self-Driving Cars From a Lawyers Perspective: New Hopes and New Fears
The word automobile means "self-mover" when you break it down into its Greek roots. In some ways, the notion of a driverless vehicle brings the car industry even closer to the actual meaning of the product it has been producing throughout the last century. The shift...
How do I Claim for Wrongful Death ?
Negligence leading to death is called wrongful death under Pennsylvania law. Any accident, from a car crash to medical malpractice, can be traumatic and upsetting. When that incident involves a death, the impact is devastating for the victim’s family. In many of these...
Should I Sue if I Have Been Rear-Ended in a Car Accident?
When a vehicle fails to stop in time and strikes the back of another vehicle. These collisions are often referred to as "rear-enders" and they have the potential to be more devastating than any other type of accident. That's because the impact can throw vehicle...
New Vehicle Safety Systems and Accident Avoidance
There is an urban myth that began in the 1970’s about new-at-the-time automotive technology- cruise control. By various tellings, the gist of the myth is that a person who recently purchased a recreational vehicle got to freeway speeds, set the cruise control, and got...
The Challenges of Dealing With A Bike Accident
Being in a bicycle accident in Philadelphia can be a challenge. Many bicyclists can get seriously injured when they are on their bikes riding around and it is hard to know what steps to take next. While getting those cycling injuries taken care of as soon as possible...
What Is a Traumatic Brain Injury ?
Brain injuries can range from mild to severe. Severe brain injuries can persist for a lifetime. There is a wide range of injuries you may suffer as the result of any type of accident. However, a brain injury is particularly frightening and dangerous as it can affect...
What Legal Rights Do Nursing Home Residents Have?
Nursing Home Residents Need To Know Their Rights. If you or a loved one have recently begun living in a nursing or an assisted living home, then you know that they represent a major change in day-to-day life. In many ways, these facilities make it easier to enjoy...
PA Car Seat Laws Aim to Offer Added Safety to PA Children
A car seat tops the list of essentials to parents - but faulty seats are on the market The precautions that parents go through in order to keep their most precious cargo safe go without saying. As parents, you trust that the manufacturer of your car seat has done its...
Jackknife Truck Accidents
What Causes a Truck to Jackknife? A jackknifed trailer backing up is one of the reasons for all drivers to pay attention when a large truck is on the road. The jackknife position occurs when a large truck brakes suddenly causing the trailer to swing to the side. This...
Can I Sue For a Repetitive Strain Injury?
Repetitive Strain Injuries caused during the course of your work duties can be life changing. Dealing with issues from work is common in any profession, but with some requiring you to do repetitive movements that could cause...
Facts involving SEPTA bus accident in South Philly
It was an SOP procedure for rescue crews to immediately respond to two SEPTA bus accident scenes in South Philadelphia. Another accident got their attention just after 5:30 o’clock that Friday at the intersection of Washington Ave. and 20th Street. SEPTA reported that...
Driving Tips During Ice and Snow in Pennsylvania
Snow and ice can make even the simplest commute challenging and dangerous. Slick roads increase the chance of an accident. Even drivers who have a lifetime of experience operating in Pennsylvania’s winter conditions still make mistakes and cause accidents. Just...
Slip and Falls in Philadelphia Retail Stores
You safely arrived at the store, you expect your trip to be hazard free Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere - in your home, at work, or even on the sidewalk, and millions of people seek emergency medical attention due to slips, trips, and falls each year....
What is a Slip Trip and Fall Accident?
Many people don't realize that when you slip and fall you might be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Of course, there are some specific circumstances that have to be met to qualify as a legal slip trip and fall accident, but if you're the victim of such an...
Dangers of Bounce Houses
Most parents dont think twice about letting their kids hop inside a bounce house Go to any carnival or outdoor festival and youre likely to see a bounce house. Big and colorful, they attract kids like nothing else. But are they safe? Most parents dont think twice...