A car versus guardrail crash over the weekend resulted in injury after the guardrail impaled the vehicle. The accident happened when the guardrail separated and then impaled the car between the front seats before exiting the rear of the vehicle. After impalement, the guardrail extended approximately 20 feet past the vehicle. The passenger’s injuries required […]
Category: Personal Injury
Dog Bite Laws in PA: What to Know
If you or a loved one has been a victim of a dog bite attack, it’s important to understand how dog bite laws in PA will affect your ability to seek maximum compensation for your injuries. Dog bites are a major cause of emergency room visits each year. They can cause serious injuries such as […]
School Bullying Lawsuit Alleges Physical Attack
A school bullying lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the Hanover Area School District for an alleged physical attack against a student that resulted in a serious head injury. The plaintiff in this case is April L Biddinger, individually, and on behalf of her minor son (C.S), who accuses the school district of failing to […]
Are Liability Waivers for Children Enforceable When Signed by a Parent?
Philadelphia child injury lawyers understand that parents often have questions regarding liability waivers for children’s activities. Many recreational activities for children, such as trampoline parks, water slide parks, snow tubing and skiing slopes, and even youth sports organizations require the parent to sign a liability waiver for their child to participate. Parents are often pushed […]
New Jersey Governor Signs Law Raising Automobile Insurance Coverage Minimums
On August 5, 2022, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed bill S-481 into law, raising automobile insurance coverage minimums. According to a New Jersey car accident lawyer, this is the first increase to motor vehicle coverage minimums since they were first established 50 years ago. This long overdue increase will help victims of car accidents […]
Which Philadelphia Intersections are the Most Dangerous to Pedestrians?
Philadelphia established “Vision Zero,” a Pedestrian safety action plan in May 2021 according to a Philadelphia pedestrian accident injury lawyer. Walking in Philadelphia can be a challenging and sometimes lethal experience. In fact, a pedestrian is injured in killed in Philadelphia every 6 hours. Sadly, the pedestrian fatality rate per resident in 2018 was higher than […]
What Should You Do If You Are in a Car Accident while Pregnant?
According to a car accident lawyer Philadelphia trusts to litigate high value cases, pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to injury during a car accident. Car accidents are the single largest cause of traumatic fetal injury and death. In the US, nearly 200,000 pregnant women are involved in car accidents annually and up to 5,000 of […]
How To Change Lawyers Mid-Case in PA
A Philadelphia PA personal injury lawyer represents people who have been seriously injured because of another party’s negligence. These cases may include lawsuits for car accidents, medical malpractice, or workplace injuries. Sometimes, we are approached by individuals who are represented by other attorneys, but have a need to switch representation mid-case. The Philadelphia PA personal […]
Who Can Be Held Liable After School Violence?
With the shooting at Robb Elementary School shattering hearts across the nation, a personal injury lawyer Philadelphia PA trusts speaks out about school violence and liability. Violence at schools and colleges around the country have become front page news over the past decade. Gun violence, as well as attacks using knives or other weapons, continue […]
Premises Liability and the “Trespasser” Defense
According to the personal injury lawyers at the Wieand Law Firm, a property owner generally does not have liability for trespassers on their property. Property owners typically cannot be expected to anticipate trespassers and thereby warn them about safety hazards; therefore, property owners are not held to a duty of care for trespassers (with some […]
