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Each year, thousands of people are seriously injured or killed in car accidents in the U.S. In Pennsylvania alone, there were nearly 80,000 injuries that resulted from car crashes in 2014. [wpdatachart id=3] While the data shows that motor vehicle accidents are declining, still more than 32,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2014....

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall affecting more than 290,000 SUVs over concerns with the brakes. The issue has to do with braking components becoming damaged if they experience prolonged exposure to water. When moisture accumulates, corrosion can occur in the brake booster housing unit, which can lead to reduced brake performance or brake failure....

Advanced technology is placing more and more autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles on the road. When automated cars work as they are designed to, they can be safe and convenient. However, equipment and technology failures can result in serious and potentially deadly collisions. As a result, many questions revolve around liability for autonomous and semi-autonomous...

When negligence on behalf of a nursing home facility is responsible for or contributes to a resident’s death, surviving family members have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful deaths are preventable and mean a resident would be alive but for the improper medical care, abuse, or neglect committed by the staff....

Pennsylvania law essentially divides fireworks into three categories: “Consumer-grade” or “Class C” fireworks, “aerial shells,” and “display fireworks.” Residents can legally purchase Class C fireworks that contain up to 50 milligrams of explosive material, but all others are off-limits.  What Restrictions Exist For Fireworks in Pennsylvania? Before 2017, Pennsylvania residents could only purchase non-aerial...

Workers who suffer long-term symptoms or illness due to drywall exposure on the job may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical expenses and partial lost wages. Typically, employees cannot hold an employer legally responsible for an illness because of workers’ compensation insurance. Still, there are some cases when an employer or...