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Who can be held liable for causing a car accident?

Many Pennsylvania residents would agree that everyone should take personal responsibility for their own actions. Of course, getting others to take personal responsibility for their wrongdoing can be easier said than done. As discussed last week in this blog, those injured in an auto accident may have the ability to obtain this accountability against those… read more

What is a duty of care in negligence cases?

One of the great things about the justice system is that it applies equally to everybody. Another way of saying this is that justice is blind, which simply means justice is administered objectively and impartially to all, without regard to who the particular individuals are that may be involved in a case. While these concepts… read more

Study shows rising number of deadly teen automobile accidents

When Pennsylvania residents suffer serious injuries, there are often many different factors that contribute to those injuries. This is certainly the case when it comes to injuries suffered in automobile accidents, which can be caused by any number of factors. For instance, new information from federal regulators is shedding light on the causes of car… read more

Getting accountability after the loss of a loved one

There are few things more important to Pennsylvania residents than their families. Individuals depend on their families in every way imaginable, including emotional support, financial support and everything in between. As discussed recently in this blog, when a loved one is killed due to the negligence of another, surviving family members may have legal recourse… read more

How are proceeds from a wrongful death claim distributed?

When tragedy strikes Pennsylvania families, family members often come closer together to provide love and support to one another. This can be especially true after a loved one is killed by someone else’s actions. Last week, this blog discussed how surviving family members may have a wrongful death claim they can assert against the person… read more

What damages are available in a wrongful death case?

One of the most basic principles of the justice system is to make a person whole again after they have been wrongfully injured by someone else. In the civil system, the primary way this principle is accomplished is through an award of compensation, otherwise known as damages. Because an injury or death can drastically alter… read more

Pa. man pleads to DUI offenses after killing police officer

There is nothing more heartbreaking and tragic for Pennsylvania residents than to suddenly lose a loved one. When a death occurs because of someone else’s bad decisions, it can make a terrible situation even worse. For instance, a man recently pleaded guilty to homicide by vehicle while under the influence and other DUI offenses after… read more

If brain injury happens, seek the legal relief you deserve

Life can change in an instant for Pennsylvania residents. A simple drive to work or school can be life-altering when an individual suffers a serious injury in a car crash or other incident. Perhaps no other injury is more life-altering than a traumatic brain injury. As discussed recently in this blog, motor vehicle accidents are… read more

What money damages might be available after a brain injury?

One of the best things about the legal system is its potential to hold others responsible for their actions. Pennsylvania residents can suffer life-altering consequences because someone else made a bad decision or broke the law. Accordingly, it is not only important to hold that person accountable for what they have done to the injured… read more