Slip and Falls in Philadelphia Retail Stores
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. One particularly common location for slip and falls is retail...
Jury Awards $2.5 Million to Snowboarder
Steelers and Eagles football is back, and that means winter is just around the corner in Pennsylvania. Skiers and snowboarders are already praying for the slopes to open. Snow sports are inherently dangerous and injuries to skiers and snowboarders are common. In many...
Intersection Accidents
Intersections are among the most dangerous and common places were car collisions happen, and the reasons are as varied as the types of intersections we encounter. Call a Philadelphia Lawyer today if you had an accident at an intersection as a motorist or pedestrian.
Damages Resulting from Negligent or Inadequate Security
The average American probably does not think about security very often, at least in terms of security offered by someone else. But in the landscape of the world today, security is almost always around us, whether we know it or not. Over our shoulder, protecting us...
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...
Preventing Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents -Know Your Rights and What To Do
We have all done it at some point in our lives, casually going about our business when some unexpected obstacle seems to just materialize right in our path, causing us to trip or slip and fall down. In many cases, it simply is embarrassing, particularly when an accidental fall happens in public. Shockingly, slip, trip and fall accidents are among the most deadly type of preventable accident worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that slips, trips and falls are the second most common cause of preventable death world wide, killing over 646,000 people annually.Slip and fall and trip and fall accidents do not just happen. While it often seems like our own fault when we fall, and many of us do not want to blame someone else for our perceived carelessness, it is of paramount importance to realize that if one person encounters a situation that causes a fall, the likelihood another person will have an accident in the same situation is drastically more likely. Failing to report an accidental slip, trip or fall because of embarrassment or because no injury happened is extremely common.
Discrimination and Unjustified Use of Force by Law Enforcement
There are many ways residents of Philadelphia may run afoul of law enforcement, from serious criminal violations to cases of mistaken identity, to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. In some instances, Pennsylvanians may even find themselves in police custody...
Insurance Claims While Driving an Employer's Vehicle
We live in a mobile society where just about any goods or services imaginable can be delivered to our door. So, it is unsurprising to learn that thousands of employees work in jobs that require them to drive a company owned vehicle. They drive vehicles like delivery...
Falls in Hospitals and Nursing Homes
The golden years, we dream and plan for our entire working life about what we will do when we get there. The relaxation offered by retirement and the time to actually enjoy the little things. Plus, there is will be plenty of time to do all those little things you...
Preventing Elderly and Disabled Customers From Slip, Trip and Fall Accidents
Elderly and disabled Pennsylvanians face unique challenges every day operating in a world largely intended for healthy, able people. Obstacles abound, many seemingly intent on making it harder for disabled and older Americans to stay active. To make a tough situation...
Under-Inflating Your Tires this Winter Can Kill You
When I was learning to drive, my teacher instructed us that in certain conditions, it is better to let some air out of your tires to improve traction. The idea was that by letting a little air out, the tires would sag, allowing more of the tire to come in contact with...
How a Google and Fitbit Partnership May Help Accident Victims “Document” Pain and Suffering
Does anyone remember the blinking clock on the now obsolete VCR? There are many examples of how technology can be frustrating. But if we are being honest, innovation can be useful when used right. For instance, many larger law firms are considering how to use...
Why it is Vital to Have an Attorney When Filing Against SEPTA
The day before Christmas Eve, 1996, Crystal Jones stepped off a train at the Fern Rock Station in Philadelphia. It was a frigid day, with gusty winds and snow falling lightly off and on. The promise of a white Christmas was in the air and workers at the station had...
The Most Common Types of Philadelphia Car Accidents
Most Common Injuries Suffered in Car Crashes
The gas-powered engine gave us the freedom to travel and a method to transport goods to such an extent that this one invention reshaped our modern society. However, there is a dark side. With vehicles ranging from commercial trucks to compact cars navigating...
Important Steps You Need to take After a Car Crash
We rely on our cars and spend a large amount of time behind the wheel, but unfortunately,accidents can and do happen. When they do, your heart rate increases and your nerves fray, but you need to stay calm because there are some things you shoulddo to preserve and...
Why You Need the Best Accident Lawyer for Your Hit and Run Accident
A car crash is unsettling and aggravating, but it is even worse if you are hit followed by the quick departure of the perpetrator. The person who caused the wreck is gone and you have no idea who they are. If you are injured in the incident, it is even worse and you...
Taxis, Ridesharing, and Lawyers
With the tap of your finger on a smartphone, a car appears and you climb into your Uber or Lyft and depart for a destination at the time of your choosing. Ridesharing is a modern and convenient way to get around today, and more services are appearing on the market...
Can I Open An Auto Accident Claim If I Have Two Going Already?
Getting involved in an accident is a terrifying and life-threatening experience. It is even scarier if you get involved in more than one accident. If the accident has resulted in car damage or you getting an injury, the next step usually is to file for an insurance...
Why You Need an Attorney If You’ve Been in a Car Accident
Car accidents are scary, to say the least. Once the situation has been assessed to determine damages and extent of injuries, people often overlook specific details. They tend to pass over the idea of retaining the services of an attorney. After all, the accident...