Personal Injury

Since bicyclists must share the road with cars in Pennsylvania, there are laws and safety rules that must be followed to keep everyone safe. However, only children under the age of 12 are legally required to wear a helmet on a bicycle. Benefits of Bicycle Helmets The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation strongly recommends that...

After a personal injury accident, you may be stressed about how you will pay for all of the related expenses. How your medical bills get paid will depend on the circumstances of the accident, and the types of insurance available.  Getting Medical Bills Covered after a Personal Injury After a car accident, for example,...

To hold another party legally liable for a personal injury, you must be able to prove their negligence caused it. Negligence is a term that refers to a party’s failure to exercise the reasonable care expected of them in a particular situation. To hold them accountable and recover compensation, you must be able to...

Confusion over pavement markings can cause severe car accidents. In most cases, Pennsylvania drivers cannot cross a solid line unless it is accompanied by a broken line, which means a turn can be made. What are the Dangers of Crossing a Solid White Line? Other road users may not be able to anticipate your...

Thousands of train accidents and fatalities occur every year. When the negligence or intentional act of another party causes a victim’s death, it is considered a wrongful death. In those cases, the surviving family members have a right to pursue a Philadelphia wrongful death claim for compensation and justice for their loved one.  Train...

Soft tissue injuries are very common in accidents throughout Pennsylvania. However, insurers often view soft tissue injuries as impermanent, resulting in lower awards. The reason being that they are not as obvious as a hard injury, such as a broken bone, which can make their severity harder to prove.  In general, a soft tissue...