Can You Sue for a Paintball Injury Despite Signing a Waiver?
Just because you signed a waiver of liability before going paintballing does not automatically mean you are barred from filing a lawsuit if you get injured. If you signed a waiver before paintballing and were injured during the activity, you may have to show that the waiver is unenforceable to bring a compensation claim. Waivers […]
What Should I Document After a Construction Accident Injury in Pennsylvania?
Construction accidents can be nasty, and workers are often badly hurt. When taking legal action for a construction-related accident, it is imperative that you document as much as possible. Considering how complex these kinds of cases can be, there might be a lot of information to document, and you need to know what is and […]
Can You Sue for a Slip & Fall in Pennsylvania When Partially at Fault?
Slip and falls are commonly blamed on the person who fell. Legally speaking, this does not always hold up, but if it does, can it hurt your case? Can you still get damages? Pennsylvania injury law works on a “comparative fault” basis that still allows you to get compensation for an injury you were partially […]
Can You Sue for a Horseback Riding Injury Despite Signing a Waiver?
Signing liability waivers makes it harder for some victims to sue for horseback riding injuries, but not impossible, especially with help from our lawyers. You can sue the negligent stable if you were hurt by gross negligence. Courts generally void waivers that involve minors, violate public policy, or are unconscionable in some way. The court […]
How is Liability Determined in a Slip & Fall Case in Pennsylvania?
Slip and fall accidents can be tricky because the natural instinct is usually to blame the fall on the person who fell down. Victims and property owners alike are not likely to see the ways that the property owner or another party could be at fault, leading to questions about liability when these cases go […]
Can You Sue for a Bounce House Injury Despite Signing a Waiver?
Bounce houses/bouncy castles are common at fairs, festivals, children’s parties, and other summer events. When renting or going to a location with a bounce house, waivers are sometimes used so the companies that rent out these bounce houses can keep themselves from being sued, but can they actually enforce these waivers? First, the waivers used […]
Can You Sue for a Laser Tag Injury Despite Signing a Waiver?
Waivers are intended to keep the service or business you are participating with safe from lawsuits. When laser tag places make you sign a waiver, it isn’t there to help you in any way; it is purely a business move to help keep you from suing them. But are these waivers always effective? Do they […]
How to Calculate Future Damages in a Pennsylvania Injury Claim
When you file an injury claim, your damages will cover things like medical expenses and lost wages that you suffered while you were healing up from the injury. However, many injuries will affect you for longer, and the damages you face could extend beyond the settlement or trial date. As such, you will need to […]
Can I Sue for a Construction Injury if I Was Partially at Fault?
In construction, accidents happen all the time. In the ideal case, the other party is 100% at fault, and the evidence is clear, allowing you to sue them or file a claim with their insurance and get 100% of your damages covered. However, more complex cases often involve a victim who might have been partially […]
How to Prove Negligence in a Construction Accident Injury Claim
In an injury claim, negligence is the cause of action that you bring in court to get compensation. It has a few core elements you need to meet, which requires bringing the right kind of evidence and testimony to court. Negligence is made up of four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. In construction cases, […]
