What is Taking So Long for My Personal Injury Claim to Settle? This common question is asked by people who have been involved in an accident and filed a claim and/or a lawsuit. Unfortunately, there are many causes for delays in personal injury lawsuits. As a plaintiff’s attorney, I represent injured people. However, I have […]
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Can a driver involved in an accident be found to be negligent without a determination of fault? Pennsylvania has a legal concept known as negligence per se. Negligence per se translates to “negligence as a matter of law”. Generally, in a standard motor vehicle injury case, to recover damages, the burden is on you to
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First and foremost any lawsuit against a city, township, or school district (aka political subdivisions) must be brought within the county where the subdivision is located. For example, you must bring a lawsuit against the City of Easton in Northampton County. Likewise, Likewise, Lehigh County is where you must bring a a lawsuit against
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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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