How to Handle Summer Vacation Car Accidents
With summer coming, people are busy planning their holidays. But most people do not anticipate getting into a car accident while on vacation. Yet eight of the ten deadliest days for driving are during the summer months: July 2nd, 3rd…
Read MoreHorses and Cars: Who Has the Right-of-Way?
Scenic Lancaster County is well known for the horse-drawn carriages that share our roads. However, when cars and horses collide, terrible injuries can result. What Pennsylvania laws govern horses on our roads and what can you do to avoid these…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Dogs
Dogs can be man’s best friend — or his worst enemy. Americans love their pets. Unfortunately, not all of the 78.2 million dogs in the United States have been properly trained. To lessen your chances of getting bitten by a…
Read More“U” Need This!
Today's topic is something I have mentioned, tangentially, on several occasions during the time I have been writing for the Hempfield Suburban News. It is called uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, or "U" coverage. If you are injured in a motor vehicle…
Read More“Independent” Medical Examinations? Only In Name…
Anybody who has ever been in the workers' compensation system has heard the phrase "independent medical examination," or "IME." An IME is an examination requested by an insurance company to be performed on an injured worker by a doctor who…
Read MoreCan Employees Sue for Workplace Injuries?
In Pennsylvania, employers are required to carry special insurance coverage that provides benefits to compensate workers for a variety of losses such as medical care, lost wages and disability. However, workers’ compensation coverage bars employees from suing their employers —…
Read MoreThink Twice before Turning Down Coverage for Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists on Your Auto Policy
Every Pennsylvania motorist needs to be aware of a disturbing fact: recent statistics show that about one in seven drivers does not carry auto insurance coverage in spite of state insurance laws. Even if you do carry insurance, you can…
Read MoreCan Injury Victims File Lawsuits Against Municipalities for Accidents Caused by Potholes?
The 2013-14 winter season has been unusually challenging for Pennsylvania drivers. Most cite the high outbreak of potholes as a significant issue. These craters in the road that seem to pop up overnight have caused blown tires and other significant…
Read MoreDo Pennsylvania Laws Protect Dog Owners from Dog Bite Liability?
Unless a dog owner or bite victim accepts responsibility for a dog bite, issues of liability can end up in the Pennsylvania courts. Determining whose negligence caused a bite begins with investigation on the part of the appropriate state or…
Read MoreFrom a Dog’s Point of View, You May be the Attacker
Pennsylvania’s strict dog bite liability law holds owners responsible in most dog bite cases. But winning a legal battle is of little comfort when you or your child must live with a permanent visible scar or other condition caused by…
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