You were injured because of an unsafe condition at your workplace, and decided to file a safety complaint. Now, you’ve been informed that you’re being demoted, suspended, or terminated from your position. Is this legal, and is there anything you can do about it? In this article, workplace accident lawyer Brent Wieand will cover some […]
What are Civil Rights?
Part of what makes America great are the civil rights guaranteed to each and every person in the United States. Our government has enacted legislation to protect our civil rights and ensure that people have equal opportunity and access in endeavors such as employment, healthcare, housing and voting. Civil rights also encumbers many protections from federal […]
Is the City Liable if I Fall on the Sidewalk?
Property owners are responsible for making sure their lands and buildings are reasonably free of hazards that could hurt residents or customers, such as wet spots, loose wires, or broken floor tiles. These types of hazards can easily lead to slip and fall accidents, which injure thousands of people every year. If the property is […]
How to File a Police Brutality Complaint Against the Philadelphia Police (PPD)
Cops are supposed to protect us from harm, not put us in danger. If you were beaten or injured by a Philadelphia police officer, or if you think your Constitutional rights were violated, don’t let it get swept under the rug. You deserve a full investigation into your incident – not only because officers should […]
Does PA’s Dead Man’s Rule Affect Personal Injury Cases?
The dead man’s rule (or dead man’s statute) is a law designed to prevent witnesses from testifying in furtherance of their own interests, or against a deceased person’s interests, with regards to communications or interactions they had with the deceased person. The main purpose of this rule is to preclude witnesses from committing perjury in order to further their own interests […]
How Often Do Doctors Make Mistakes?
Phobias about hospitals, doctors, and dentists are common – but then again, so are serious medical mistakes. While most medical professionals do everything in their power to provide their patients with precise and skillful care, the alarming reality is that hundreds of thousands of people are injured or wrongfully killed every year because of doctor […]
What Are the Most Dangerous Jobs in America?
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration, more commonly known as OSHA, is the bureau of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations and investigating complaints about hazardous job sites. Together with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), OSHA tracks national data about worker injuries and fatalities across a wide range of […]
When is SEPTA at Fault in an Accident?
Over half a million people in Pennsylvania depend on the SEPTA transit system as a regular part of daily life. With the many transportation options including buses, trolley lines, regional rail, CCT Connect and even a Casino Service, SEPTA can get you almost anywhere you need to go. Usually, passengers are safely transported to their final destination safely and […]
Medical Malpractice: When Should You Sue Your Doctor?
When people need medical treatment, they take comfort in knowing that their doctor is a highly trained medical expert who has spent years honing his/her skills. As patients, we all want to receive the medical care possible. At a minimum, all patients deserve treatment at a level of skill, expertise, and care possessed and practiced by physicians in the same […]
Can I Sue for My Slip and Fall Accident?
Slip and fall accidents are exactly what they sound like: accidental falls which are caused by tripping or slipping on a hazardous condition. Slip and falls are some of the most common types of personal injury claims, but how do they work? How are fault and liability determined? This article covers the basics for plaintiffs. […]
