Do You Owe Taxes on a Wrongful Death Settlement in Pennsylvania?
Accounting for the loss of an entire person’s life is incredibly difficult and requires attention to detail. When receiving compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit, there are many areas of compensation, and tax laws apply differently to various portions of a wrongful death and survival action depending on the details of the compensation and what […]
What Types of Insurance Cover Construction Injuries in Pennsylvania
A construction accident can leave you seriously hurt. When medical bills start to stack up and you lose out on wages because your injury interferes with your job, there are damages you need paid back. Depending on how the accident happened and who was responsible, different insurance policies might cover the accident. If you were […]
Can I Sue for Injuries Sustained in a Boating Accident on the Delaware River?
Boating accidents are often a bit confusing, given that you might not be familiar with how these accidents are reported, who has insurance for these crashes, and when and how you can get compensation. While some boat operators and pilots have insurance, lawsuits could be an option for compensation, too. In many boating accidents, you […]
Can You Sue for Injuries from a Protest in Philadelphia?
Using your First Amendment right to protest is often commendable, but protests can turn dangerous for various reasons. Regardless of the issues involved in these protests, our attorneys are concerned with your safety. If you are hurt while protesting or by protestors, it is important to understand your rights and who you can and cannot […]
How to Recover Costs for Ongoing Rehab After a Personal Injury
Depending on your injury in an accident, the damages you need paid could be allocated quite differently. Some injuries involve expensive surgery as the primary expense, while others include mental health care costs. When it comes to getting ongoing rehabilitation and physical therapy costs paid, there are often some specific nuances to take into account. […]
How Do Bike Lanes Affect Personal Injury Cases in Philadelphia?
Bike lanes are in place to give riders somewhere to be, separate from the cars on the road and the pedestrians on the sidewalk. The goal is to keep people safe, but sometimes the laws surrounding bike lanes – and the lack of properly designed bike lanes – can actually make cases more complicated and […]
Does Pennsylvania Have Joint and Several Liability?
When multiple people are at fault for causing an accident or otherwise injuring someone, they can usually each be made to pay their own share of damages. However, a system called “joint and several liability” often makes this a bit more confusing and potentially allows victims to claim more damages from one person to make […]
Can You Go to Jail for Driving Without Insurance in Pennsylvania?
Car accidents can be incredibly expensive, and victims deserve payment for their accidents. If the driver who hit you doesn’t have insurance to cover your injuries, it might hurt your ability to get compensated, which is why many states have rules making it illegal to drive without insurance. In Pennsylvania, driving without insurance is a […]
What to Do Immediately After Being Involved in a Lyft Accident
Navigating the aftermath of a Lyft accident may be challenging, and our lawyers can ensure you take the right steps to protect your access to compensation. Your first step after a Lyft accident should be to call 911. Getting law enforcement involved can make collecting information much easier for victims, leading to a crash report […]
What to Do Immediately After Being Involved in an Uber Accident
Uber offers convenience, making it a popular transportation method for many. Unfortunately, there is the risk of collisions occurring, after which victims should know what to do to protect their access to compensation. Immediately after an accident involving an Uber, victims should call the police. While waiting for law enforcement to arrive, preserve in-app information […]
