Every year, the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation within the Department of Labor & Industry releases a report summarizing Pennsylvania workplace injuries and fatalities, analyzing factors like causation, industry, and county. Have you been a victim of the number one most common Pennsylvania work injury? […]
Category: Personal Injury
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
A wrongful death in Pennsylvania is defined as an avoidable death caused by the negligence, recklessness, or unlawful actions of an individual or business. If you lost a loved one to another person’s careless acts, you may be able to file a lawsuit on his or her behalf, depending on factors like your relationship to […]
When Can You Recover Damages for Pain and Suffering?
When a person is injured in a car accident, medical bills are usually the immediate concern. Yet financial hardships aren’t the only consequences of an accidental injury. In fact, the worst and most serious hardships are often those which aren’t financial, like the pain and suffering the victim endures while he or she recuperates. This […]
What Types of Cancer Are Most Frequently Misdiagnosed?
Advancements in medical technology are allowing today’s cancer patients to live longer and healthier lives than at any other time during our nation’s history. However, while scientific leaps have given Americans access to safer and more effective cancer treatments, early detection and intervention remains key to having the possible prognosis and outcome. When an oncologist, […]
Can I File a Personal Injury Lawsuit on Behalf of Someone Else?
In general, a person cannot sue on behalf of another person unless there is a special relationship which gives them this right. Some common examples where you can sue on behalf of another include, if you are the parent or natural guardian, if you have power of attorney or if you are the administrator of […]
How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Slip and Fall Injury in Pennsylvania?
Disclaimer: The dollar amounts referenced in this article are based on past results and should not be interpreted to suggest or imply that other cases will have comparable outcomes. Ultimately, the value of your case is determined through settlement or an award. Because the circumstances surrounding each injury are unique, each case should be evaluated […]
How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Back Injury in Pennsylvania?
Disclaimer: The dollar amounts referenced in this article are based on past results and should not be interpreted to suggest or imply that other cases will have comparable outcomes. Ultimately, a jury will determine the value of your case. Because the circumstances surrounding each injury are unique, each case should be evaluated on an individual […]
How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Broken Hip in Pennsylvania?
Disclaimer: The dollar amounts referenced in this article are based on past results and should not be interpreted to suggest or imply that other cases will have comparable outcomes. Ultimately, the value of your case will be determined by a settlement or fact finder such as a jury. Because the circumstances surrounding each injury are […]
Can I Sue My Employer Instead of Filing for Worker’s Compensation?
Some industries, such as construction, mining, and agriculture, have high rates of death and accidental workplace injury. Even if you work in a quiet office building, you could still be seriously injured by a slip and fall accident, a defective product, or other hazards in the workplace. No matter what you do for a living, […]
What Do You Need to Prove to Win a Slip and Fall Injury Lawsuit?
Each year, thousands of people are seriously injured by slip and fall accidents. In fact, along with car accidents, slip and fall accidents are one of the most common sources of personal injury lawsuits. While slip and fall accidents can result in large verdicts being awarded to the plaintiff, a few legal elements need to […]