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, […]
How Do You Respond to a Low Settlement Offer in Pennsylvania?
Sending settlement offers and counteroffers back and forth can seem like a nightmare to victims in Pennsylvania. So, how can you respond to a low settlement offer in a way that makes the opposing side listen? When evaluating and responding to low settlement offers in Pennsylvania, our lawyers will carefully review your damages, both financial […]
2023 Guide to Dirt Bike Laws in Pennsylvania
Dirt bikes have become increasingly popular throughout Pennsylvania in recent years. Are these bikes legal, and how does Pennsylvania law view them? Since dirt bikes have become a growing problem on streets in Pennsylvania, especially in areas like Philadelphia, previous statutes have been amended to clarify the legality of these vehicles. In general, dirt bikes […]
Are Polaris Slingshots Legal in Pennsylvania?
If you’ve seen a three-wheeled, two-seater vehicle cruising down the street in Pennsylvania, it might have been a Polaris Slingshot. But what are these vehicles, and are they legal in Pennsylvania? Polaris Slingshots are autocycles. These vehicles are governed in the same way as motorcycles in that they must be registered and insured to operate […]
How Often Do People Fall Off Roller Coasters?
When parents take their children to an amusement park they expect a day of safe, but exhilarating thrills. Many parks take painstaking measures to reduce the likelihood of an accident, but others may fail to account for all types of risks. These risks may include the failure to perform frequent ride inspections, insufficient maintenance, insufficient […]
How to Recover Damages for Pain and Suffering in Pennsylvania
The physical pain and emotional suffering sustained by personal injury victims can be immense. For instance, in addition to enduring debilitating pain, an individual with a spinal cord injury may be restricted from engaging in meaningful relations with friends and family members. Further, someone with a brain injury may be unable to partake in their […]
