News

Understanding the profound impact of brain injuries

On an ordinary drive to school, work or the store, on an ordinary day, Pennsylvania residents can experience profound life-changing events. An unexpected and sudden car crash can cause serious injuries that impact the person for the rest of their life. As discussed last week in this blog, it is not always easy to tell… read more

What are the symptoms of a traumatic brain injury?

When Pennsylvania residents suffer serious injuries, they often know it right from the moment the injury is suffered. This is not always the case, however, as there can be injuries that are not immediately apparent. For example, as discussed last week in this blog, there has been an effort recently to increase awareness about concussions… read more

New Steelers foundation aims to educate about brain injuries

Many Pennsylvania residents around the state are enjoying another exciting season of Pittsburgh Steelers football. The legendary team is again hoping to add another championship to its impressive resume. In the meantime, the team is taking other steps to advance the lives of those around the state and the country as a whole. With the… read more

Increasing your odds of recovering damages after a car collision

After Pennsylvania residents are seriously hurt in a car accident, their focus is often on regaining their health to the extent possible, and rightly so. But the operations, medications, therapy, rehabilitation and other medical treatment that may be necessary costs a great deal of money. These high costs are on top of the other significant… read more

Who pays when damages are awarded from a car accident?

When Pennsylvania residents suffer serious injuries in a car accident, the focus is often placed upon the acts of the negligent driver who caused the crash. However, as discussed recently in this blog, there may be the potential for holding other parties liable beyond simply the driver. For example, if the driver was acting in… read more

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