Does a Personal Injury Settlement Affect Food Stamps
For many people, a personal injury settlement is necessary to cover medical expenses and lost income. An unexpected injury could severely impact a person’s life, physically, mentally, and financially. However, how does a large personal injury settlement impact a person or family that was struggling economically? If you were receiving government assistance, such as Food […]
Does Cash Assistance Affect Your Injury Settlement?
Unfortunately, government liens against personal injury settlements have become commonplace. If you were receiving public assistance or government benefits and were awarded a personal injury award, you must notify any government lien holders of the award. If you were receiving public assistance during the pendency of your personal injury claim, you could be required to […]
Can You Sue for a Car Accident Again at a Later Date in Pennsylvania?
One option you have if you were injured in a car accident is to file an injury lawsuit against the negligent driver who caused the accident. If you can prove that your injuries and damages were the result of another’s negligence, you could be financially compensated through an insurance settlement or civil court judgment. However, […]
What to Do if Your Child Was Injured at a Daycare or Preschool in Pennsylvania
When you enroll your child at a daycare or preschool, you are placing a substantial level of trust in the operators of that institution. Unfortunately, they may not always live up to the high standards that they should. There are over 200,000 child injuries on playground equipment each year, many occurring at schools or daycares. […]
Common Garage Door & Spring Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Many homes have a garage as an added feature. A garage provides a homeowner with a convenient place to park their car or allows them additional space for storage. Most people do not think twice about their garage door – especially when it is working normally. However, a garage door is often the most complex […]
How is Fault Determined in a Truck Accident?
When a truck driver acts negligently and causes an accident, they could be held liable for any injuries or damages that result. When pursuing a personal injury claim against a truck driver or a trucking company, a plaintiff must prove how the accident occurred and that the truck driver was at fault. An important part […]
When to Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident in Pennsylvania
In the moments following a car accident, a victim’s head is swimming with many different thoughts and concerns. They are worried about their injuries, how their passengers are faring, and whether they can drive to work in the morning. Those thoughts could quickly turn to insurance companies, personal injury lawsuits, and attorneys. Accident victims should […]
How Long After a Car Accident Should Your Back Hurt?
You can walk away from even a minor car accident and feel discomfort or pain in your back. When the human body absorbs the pressure from any accident, the impact could easily injure your back, even if the collision occurred at a low speed. As anyone who has suffered from back pain will attest, it […]
How to File a Lawsuit if You Were Injured on a Bikeshare, eBike or Municipal Bike Sharing Program
What is An E-Assist Bike Lawsuit? Simply put, an E-Assist Bike Lawsuit is a claim for damages resulting from injury against the person or company responsible for causing the injuries sustained by the bike rider. Typically, these claims include claims against the driver of a car, the driver of another bicycle, or a pedestrian depending […]
How Long Do You Have to Report a Workplace Injury in Pennsylvania?
Serious accidents occur in workplaces every day in Pennsylvania. Workers who are injured while on the job have many questions about their legal rights. More importantly, they are concerned about how they will financially manage if they are unable to work, especially when they have mounting medical costs on top of their usual expenses. Injured […]
