Believe it Or Not, Pellet and BB Guns Can Kill
Those who have seen A Christmas Story will be familiar with the classic taunt, “You’ll shoot your eye out, you’ll shoot your eye out!” The line refers to the young protagonist’s dream of owning a Red Ryder BB gun — a dream which is repeatedly squashed by adults who think the toy is simply too dangerous […]
What are the Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in America?
When you really think about it, driving is scary. We simply have to trust complete strangers to safely, calmly, and effectively pilot massive and potentially flammable vehicles, all while moving at high speeds which can climb into the eighties or even nineties. Drivers drink, fall asleep, and look at their text messages, and studies have assessed that […]
Who is Liable for a Skydiving Accident in Pennsylvania?
Most people are “adrenaline junkies” to a certain degree. Almost everyone enjoys the thrill of amusement park rides, or the speed and breeze of power boats, or the rush of zooming along a country road on a motorcycle. But for a select group of daredevils, these pedestrian pleasures just don’t cut it: it’s going to take […]
America’s Most Dangerous Tourist Attractions
Tourist attractions come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes. Some are silly roadside oddities, like The World’s Biggest Rubber Band Ball. Some are serene works of art, like the Statue of Liberty. Some are natural wonders, like California’s Redwood Forest. Some are utterly harmless — and some are rife with deadly hazards. In this blog […]
How Many Truck Accidents are Caused by Tired Truckers?
If commercial trucking disappeared, America would simply cease to function. Groceries would rot, manufacturing plants would close, and life-saving medication would never make it to the patients. The trucking industry rakes in $650 billion annually, and truckers are responsible for nearly 84% of the transportation sector’s revenues. But unfortunately, truckers are also responsible for numerous deaths and […]
Strange But True: Medical Malpractice Cases from Surgical Tools Left Behind
When we think of a “botched surgery,” or medical malpractice, we tend to imagine an error with the procedure itself. The wrong leg is removed, or the wrong lung is collapsed, and the patient dies as a result. This dramatic, gruesome nightmare scenario overshadows the more subtle (but equally terrifying) possibility that the surgeon does the job correctly… […]
Establishing Dram Shop Liability After an Auto Accident in PA
Imagine that two cars get into a collision. The accident was caused by a drunk driver. Who is at fault for the accident? You probably answered “the drunk driver,” but believe it or not, you’d only be partially correct. Due to a legal concept known as dram shop liability, the vendor which sold the drunk driver the […]
How Dangerous are Lawn Mowers? Personal Injury Cases Resulting from Lawnmower Accidents
Precise green stripes, a rolling carpet of soft grass, and the smell of freshly cut clippings. A well-maintained lawn is an American fixture, and from coast to coast and border to border, you can find neatly manicured yards stretching across suburbia. The perfect lawn couldn’t be the phenomenon that it is without constant mowing. But are mowers a […]
Is it Safe to Fly on Small or Regional Airlines?
There are three types of airplane passengers: the happy vacationers who keep their faces glued to the window, the bored business travelers who just wish planes would still serve food, and the unlucky passengers who suffer from an acute fear of flying. The latter group is often a target for playful teasing, and people are quick to mention that […]
Motorcyclists Beware of Driveway Blind Spots
Last year, one of our clients was traveling down a beautiful rural road in the suburbs of Philadelphia, when another driver backed out of her driveway and into the path of oncoming traffic. This client was an experienced motorcyclist with a strong understanding of road safety, yet knowledge and skill couldn’t prevent an accident. He […]
