30-year-old motorcyclist killed in head-on Williams Twp. wreck
Anthony Maggeo was a 30-year-old heavy equipment operator and low-bed trailer driver from Abington. On Sunday, July 2, Anthony was spending an afternoon of his holiday weekend enjoying two of the things he loved: the outdoors, and riding his ’89 Harley. Heading south, he...
Dog Bites – What Are Your Rights When Bitten?
Almost everyone agrees that owning a pet can be a wonderful thing—pets provide companionship, and can teach young people responsibility…but irresponsible pet owners can be frustrating. Usually the frustration is limited to small nuisances, like dogs that bark all day or pet...
Can My Employer Really Modify or Terminate My Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Workers’ compensation is a form of insurance that covers injuries employees suffer while on the job. Workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania typically pays for medical expenses related to the injury. It may also cover short-term or long-term disability benefits and other injury-related costs.
Because employers pay for workers’ compensation coverage, they typically take a...
How Does My Disability Level Affect My Workers’ Compensation Payment?
Accidents can happen at any time. This is no different at the workplace. A warehouse worker may injure his spine while loading a heavy bag onto a container, a construction worker may get hit by a falling hammer and suffer head trauma and a secretary may slip and fall as she climbs up...
I Was Assaulted In A Mall – Can I Sue The Mall For Inadequate Security?
Owners and managers of premises have a duty to provide security to their tenants and clients. They should ensure their premises are reasonably safe and secure so that tenants and clients are protected from foreseeably dangerous conditions. Failure to meet this obligation will give...
What are the top Pennsylvania Motorcycle Injury Causes?
Riding a motorcycle can be exhilarating. Unfortunately, it can also be deadly. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that, when compared to other vehicles on the road, individuals on motorcycles are 27 times more likely to wind up in a fatal accident. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, having...
Can I sue my employer if I slipped and fell at work?
Workers in Pennsylvania who slip and fall at work can suffer severe injuries including fractures, muscle sprains, head concussions, spinal injuries or even broken bones. These injuries can put them out of work for a while causing them to lose out on their wages.
Generally, when you are injured because of...
Does Pennsylvania Limit The Damages I Can Receive For Personal Injury?
You’ve suffered injuries as a result of a car accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, defective product or medical malpractice. You’ve suffered as a result of the negligence or recklessness of another person. You want full compensation for the physical, emotional and financial burden you and your family have been forced to...
What to do when you’ve been involved in a car accident in Pennsylvania
Getting into a car accident can be a pretty scary event. Even if you are not injured, your vehicle could be severely damaged or you could be facing a lengthy process with police, car repair shops and insurance companies.
Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation have pointed to an increase in...
Top three reasons not to talk to the other side’s insurance company after an accident
After an accident, it is prudent to get in contact with your insurance company soon after. The liability stipulations in your insurance contract usually mandate this, and it is important to relay to them the details of what happened.
Insurance companies rely on the evidence and information you give them as they...