Can You Sue for an Accident in a Wawa Parking Lot?
Accidents can occur anywhere, even in seemingly safe environments like the parking lot of your local Wawa. If you have been injured in a Wawa parking lot, you might be wondering if you can sue for damages. To successfully sue for an accident in a Wawa parking lot, one must first understand the concept of […]
Can I Sue After an Accident Caused by Poor Road Design or Maintenance in Pennsylvania?
Not all accidents involve multiple vehicles. If you were hurt in an accident caused by poor road design or maintenance and not another driver’s negligence, can you sue for injury in Pennsylvania? If you were injured on a public road because of negligent maintenance, you may be able to file a claim against your local […]
What Happens if Someone Else Drives My Car and Gets in an Accident in Pennsylvania?
It’s common for people to lend their cars to their kids, spouses, or trusted friends. But what happens if an accident takes place? What if someone else gets into a car crash while driving your vehicle in Pennsylvania? If someone borrowed your car and got into an accident, our attorneys can help you figure out […]
How to Sue the Estate of a Deceased Person in Pennsylvania
After being injured in an accident, you might discover that the person who hurt you has passed away. How do you get compensation from someone who is no longer here? An attorney can help you sue their estate for your damages. It is not possible to literally file a lawsuit against someone who has passed […]
Good Settlement Amounts for Bicyclists Hit by Cars in Pennsylvania
A good settlement might mean something different to everyone. If you were hit by a car as a bicyclist in Pennsylvania, accepting anything less than a good settlement or jury award would be unfair to you. Good settlement amounts can be hard to come by for victims of bicycle accidents, as defendants might not want […]
What is the Burden of Proof in a Personal Injury Case in Pennsylvania?
The burden of proof refers to the responsibility victims have to prove negligence in injury claims in Pennsylvania. In personal injury lawsuits and other civil claims, the burden of proof falls on the plaintiff, or the person who filed the lawsuit. It will become your responsibility to then meet the standard of proof, which, in […]
What Types of Vehicle Accidents Should Be Reported in Philadelphia?
While all car accidents should be reported to law enforcement, only certain collisions must be reported to the police by law in Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, any person involved in an accident that results in injury or death must report that accident to law enforcement as soon as possible. You can do this by dialing 911. […]
What Are Non-Economic Damages in Pennsylvania?
Accidents in Pennsylvania often leave victims reeling from the physical, financial, and emotional impact. On top of compensation for your economic losses, you may be able to recover non-economic damages when you take your case to court. Non-economic damages are any damages you have incurred due to negligence that are emotional, not financial. This includes […]
Is a Waiver of Liability Enforceable in Pennsylvania if You Are Injured?
Liability waivers present serious issues for injury victims in need of compensation in Pennsylvania. So, if you signed such a waiver, will it be enforceable? Signing a liability waiver means you forfeit your right to sue another party, most likely for possible bodily injury. Even though waivers of liability are often enforceable, they might not […]
What’s the Statute of Limitations on a Personal Injury Claim in Pennsylvania?
After being injured because of another person’s negligence in Pennsylvania, you will not have an unlimited period of time to sue. In fact, you will only have two years to bring a compensation case for personal injury. In general, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Pennsylvania is just two years. That said, […]