As the spouse of an injured person, you undoubtedly have felt the effects an injury can have on a family. Whether it’s taking time out of your day to drive your spouse to doctor’s appointments, doing extra chores around the house, or a lack of intimacy, an injury can have dramatic effects on a marriage. […]
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Your pre-incident medical condition will be relevant if you’ve been injured in an accident and claim damages. Depending on the circumstances, this can be an advantage or a disadvantage in your case. To Your Advantage Pennsylvania follows what is called the “eggshell head” concept of post-incident damages. Put simply, if you are pre-disposed to injury,
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Simply being in a car crash, slip and fall or some other type of accident doesn’t entitle you to damages beyond a possible property damage claim. The law requires that you be actually injured in the accident to recover damages. Those injuries can be generally any type of physical injury such as a sprain/strain, broken
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Accident victims who submit insurance claims may be asked to sit for a deposition or give an examination under oath (“EUO”). In both cases, you will be asked a series of questions under oath. And the questions will be asked by a lawyer hired by the insurance company. Accordingly, the lawyer will question you about
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Perhaps you heard it on television. Or maybe in casual conversation. Most likely, you heard it said at an Eagles game. Heard what? “If that guy hits me, I am going to sue”. Well, I am here to tell you that suing someone for assault may just add insult to your injury. How so? Because
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Did you know that Pennsylvania drivers must only carry $15,000 per person and $30,000 per accident in insurance coverage? Assuming the other driver even has insurance, that amount may be sufficient to cover minor injuries from a car accident. However, it will almost certainly not cover the costs of more serious injuries like broken bones,
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I have seen it countless times. A person gets in an accident and, as a result, receives physical injuries. And they then often also go through a bout of depression or have some level of ongoing anxiety. This is perfectly normal for somebody who went through such an ordeal. Next, they hire a lawyer who
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If you’ve been injured in an accident or are facing a divorce or custody matter you may wonder, do I need to hire a lawyer? The short answer is no. Pennsylvania Law does not require that you hire a lawyer to handle your legal matter. For personal injury matters, you can file your own claim
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If you are injured in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver and have chosen limited tort coverage for your own vehicle, you can only recover damages from the negligent party’s insurance company for your medical bills. You cannot recover for pain and suffering and other non-monetary damages. For example, no damages
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You must know what to do if injured in an accident. This is of vital importance not just for your health but also for any potential personal injury claim. Seek Medical Attention First, please seek medical attention as soon as possible after an accident. As a former insurance defense lawyer, I was trained to identify
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