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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In child custody matters the best interest of the child is the paramount consideration by the Court. That may mean the child spends more time or no time with dad or mom. It may also mean that the grandparents of that child receive court-ordered partial or even sole physical and legal custody. So, depending on
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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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How is child support actually determined? You might think that child support is determined by a judge who arbitrarily comes up with a “fair” number. You might also think (or fear) that your child’s other parent will be able to trick or convince a judge or other official into awarding you a smaller amount of
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Many times parents try to resolve a child support dispute by entering into some sort of financial agreement themselves. In other words, they do so without involvement from the Court. This approach may be an attempt to avoid the costs of filing a support action or to keep the peace. Or the paying parent may
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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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