Who Is Responsible for a Dangerous Sidewalk?
Sidewalks in disrepair are becoming an increasingly common sight throughout many of the cities and towns of central and southeastern Pennsylvania. It should come as no surprise that slip and trip accidents caused by dangerous sidewalks have also become increasingly…
Read MoreSeatbelt Use as a Factor in PA Car Crashes
One of the many things that injured people begin to worry about once they decide to pursue a car accident claim is whether any of their own conduct could have contributed to their injuries. One frequent example is the case…
Read MoreUsing Experts to Make Your Case
Trials and the many steps that lead up to them are designed to bring out the facts. In many cases, this can be fairly straightforward. Did the blue car run the red light? What do the witnesses have to say?…
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 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…
Read MoreDeath Rate from Large-Truck Accidents Continues to Rise
Despite measures to reduce the number of fatalities from large-truck accidents in the United States, the highway death toll continues to rise. In Pennsylvania there were 166 fatalities involving large trucks in 2012, an increase from 2011. These increases come…
Read MoreCloudy with a Chance of an Accident?
Weather and inclement conditions often underlie accidents. Commonly, poor weather leads to driving conditions that increase risk of fender-benders and serious automobile accidents in Pennsylvania. Cold weather also increases hazards, including the following: Residential fire — Candles left burning and…
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