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 […]
Homeowner Liability for Slip and Falls 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, […]
What is OSHA’s Role in a Construction Accident Lawsuit
Suing for a construction accident is often the best way to get full compensation for your injuries. It might be an uphill battle to file and win a lawsuit, but a lawyer can help you collect evidence and bring a strong case. Many times, OSHA’s rules can also help your case even though OSHA does […]
What Happens if You Can’t Reach an Injury Settlement in Pennsylvania?
Many victims want to settle injury claims at first. Sometimes, it’s only when they can’t settle that they realize that going to court might actually be better for their financial recovery. If you cannot settle your injury claim in Pennsylvania or choose not to settle, you can have your lawsuit heard by a jury. During […]
Are Settlement Offers Negotiable in Pennsylvania Injury Cases?
After victims file injury lawsuits, defendants often respond with settlement offers. If an offer is too low, can you negotiate? Should you? You should not accept a settlement offer without negotiating in Pennsylvania. A defendant might not give you a fair offer even after aggressive negotiations. Because of this, and because jury awards might cover […]
