Every state, including Pennsylvania, has different requirements for motorcycle helmets. While it’s important to understand and comply with Pennsylvania’s helmet laws, there’s an even better reason for wearing a helmet: it can substantially reduce the risk of suffering a major head injury. However, if you or one of your family members has already been hurt […]
Should You Settle Your Personal Injury Claim or Go to Trial?
When a resident of New Jersey or Pennsylvania is accidentally injured through the reckless, negligent, or intentional acts of another, the injury victim may be entitled to compensation damages for their losses. Depending on the unique details and circumstances of the case, the victim may be able to recover compensation for medical bills, lost earnings, […]
Despite Spike in Penalties for Pennsylvania Nursing Homes, Resident Safety May Be Improving
Nursing homes can be penalized with fines or other sanctions when violations are uncovered by government agencies. Unfortunately, a decline in penalties does not necessarily indicate a decline in violations — only a decline in crucial oversight needed to curtail Pennsylvania nursing home neglect and abuse. Penalties issued for nursing home violations have increased in […]
How Long Will it Take to Settle My Pennsylvania Car Accident Claim?
An experienced Philadelphia auto accident attorney like Brent Wieand can help you fight for injury compensation after you have been hurt in a car crash in Pennsylvania. As you begin the claims process, which may be unfamiliar to you, you are probably feeling anxious to know what you can expect in the days ahead. This […]
How Do You Get Compensated for a Hit and Run Accident in Philadelphia?
When a Pennsylvania car accident results in death or personal injury, the driver who caused the crash has a legal obligation under 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3742 to stop and stay at the crash site until he or she has (1) given the injured party their contact and insurance information, (2) called for medical […]
The Top 12 Most Dangerous Intersections in Philadelphia
Anyone who’s ever lived in a big city can tell you how dangerous something as simple as crossing the street can be. City streets like Philadelphia’s are always hectic, and intersections are some of the worst offenders, making urban intersections doubly hazardous for bicyclists and pedestrians alike. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]
How Does Using Talcum Powder Cause Ovarian Cancer?
The Wieand Law blog has already covered the recent talcum powder lawsuits against Johson & Johnson, but if you haven’t been following the story, here’s what you need to know in a nutshell: two juries have returned verdicts against J&J for its sale of talcum powder. The product, which is sold and marketed to consumers […]
Talcum Powder Use Linked to Ovarian Cancer Risk in 1982 Study
If you’ve been following the news recently, you may already be aware of the recent Johnson & Johnson talcum powder lawsuit. Plaintiffs alleged that genital-area use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder, or baby powder, led to the development of ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson was aware of the risk involved with the use of […]
Nursing Home Fall Accident Statistics Reveal Thousands of Annual Deaths, Injuries to Seniors
Elderly individuals are prone to falls because of health factors like impaired balance, poor vision, and delayed reflexes. In fact, experiencing frequent falls is a common reason seniors enter nursing homes. Unlike family members at home, nursing home staff have training and equipment to minimize the risk of falls – at least in theory. Despite […]
Can You Get Compensated for a Work Injury that Happens off Company Property?
Hundreds of thousands of employees are injured at work every year in Pennsylvania. In 2014 alone, Pennsylvania employers reported nearly 70,000 work-related sprains and strains to the Department of Labor, along with roughly 31,500 contusions, 27,600 cuts and lacerations, 7,350 broken bones, and 3,500 burns — and those are just the most common workplace injuries, […]
