No Personal Injury attorney can ethically claim to be the Best Car Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania or Chester County, Kennett Square, West Chester, Oxford or any where else.  So, how do you know who is the best lawyer for you to hire after you have been injured in a Pennsylvania

If you've been injured in a Pennsylvania Car Accident, then you may need to hire a Chester County Automobile Accident Lawyer. It's important to get legal advice as soon as possible after an Automobile Accident.  There are many issues to worry about:  Who will pay to fix my automobile?  Who

If you've been injured in a Car Accident in Pennsylvania then you may have a Pennsylvania Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claim. There are thousands of drivers in Pennsylvania who have no car insurance.  Even more drivers have car insurance, but are covered by the Pennsylvania state minimum liability coverage providing compensation of

It's hard for Pennsylvania Car Accident Attorneys to take risky cases.  The method by which we are compensated, a Contingent Fee Agreement, provides that our Fee is Contingent on winning.  If we don't win, we don't get paid.  Because of this arrangement, many Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyers won't take risky

Pennsylvania Car Insurance Companies have a duty to handle claims in Good Faith and if they don't and it can be proven that they acted in Bad Faith by putting their own interests ahead of their policy holder, it can cost them - bigtime. A Bad Faith situation came up

[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] If you have been injured in a Slip and Fall accident you may not need to hire a lawyer, but before you talk to the insurance company for the property owner, sign anything or think about settling your claims, you should talk to

If you've been injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania, you may not need to hire a Kennett Square Car Accident Lawyer, but, before you talk to the insurance adjuster or sign anything, you should get advice from an experienced car accident lawyer. If you were at fault for causing

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a medical mistake by a hospital, doctor, nurse or other medical provider you may need the advice of a Chester County Medical Malpractice Lawyer. Medical Malpractice results when a medical provider fails to provide care consistent with the Standard

Car Accident Lawyer West Chester If you've been injured in a car accident in West Chester Pennsylvania, you should contact a Car Accident Lawyer as soon as possible.  An experienced lawyer will offer a Free Consultation and advise you on your legal rights and the insurance claim process. Many questions

Car Accident Attorney West Chester Free Consultation  If you've been injured in a car accident in West Chester Pennsylvania, you should consider having a Free Consultation with a Car Accident Attorney. An attorney will meet with you free of charge and explain your legal rights after being injured in a

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Hi. My name is Tim Rayne and I'm a Pennsylvania Personal Injury attorney. Today's legal tip answers the question "Should I Stack My Uninsured/Underinsured Car Insurance Coverage in Pennsylvania?" When you purchase car insurance in Pennsylvania, you have the ability to protect yourself and your family from drivers who either

Hi, my name is Tim Rayne, and I'm a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney. Today's legal tip is part of a continuing series, Ten Ways to Hurt Or Kill Your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case. Today's way is by exaggerating your injuries or the effect of the injuries on your life. If

One of the most common questions I get in my personal injury practice is, "What is my personal injury case worth?" The value of your personal injury case is one of two things: Number one, what you and the insurance company agree that it's worth and settle on in a

Not all accidents result in legal claims. Some accidents do not result in injuries. Some accidents are unavoidable and not caused by the carelessness of another person. Some accidents are actually caused by the carelessness of the victim. In order to have a valid Pennsylvania Personal Injury case, you need

These are ten steps to follow if you've been injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania. Step 1: Call the police. It's important to make sure that the police investigate the accident and determine who is at fault. Number 2: Take photographs. Use your camera and take photographs of the

When you hire a personal injury attorney. They should personally manage your lawsuit from beginning to end. Unlike other lawyers, I don't handle rely on paralegals and secretaries to do most of the work or handle hundreds of suits. Instead, I carefully select all of my cases, so I can

Hi, my name is Tim Rayne and I'm a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney. In today's legal tip, we're going to talk about the three phases of a lawsuit in Pennsylvania. If you've been injured and need to move forward with a lawsuit on account of your injuries, there are three

Small town client service, big city reputation. A life-long resident of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Tim Rayne provides client service and personal attention that you would expect from a small town, Chester County lawyer. But at the same time, Tim has the experience and reputation that you would expect from a

Hi, my name is Tim Rayne, and I'm a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney. Today's legal tip answers the question, "What is subrogation and how does it affect my accident case in Pennsylvania?" Subrogation is a right of somebody who has made a payment to you or on your behalf, to

Hi. My name is Tim Rayne, and I'm a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney. Today's legal tip answers the question: Why should I purchase more than the state required minimum medical coverage on my car insurance policy? When you purchase car insurance, you choose the level of the medical coverage that

Today's legal tip answers the question, “What is Comparative Negligence? And how does it affect my Pennsylvania Personal Injury case?” If you made a legal claim in Pennsylvania for injuries, the defendant has the right to claim that you, yourself, were responsible for causing the accident, and therefore you, yourself,

Hi, my name is Tim Rayne, and I'm a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney. Today's legal tip answers the question, "I've been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania. What are my legal rights?" If you've been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania that was caused by someone else's negligence, you have

Pennsylvania's judicial system is organized into different levels of courts, from the Magisterial District Courts all the way up to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. In Pennsylvania, all judges are elected, unless an appointment is required to fill an uncompleted term of a sitting judge who can no longer serve. District

Hi, my name is Tim Rayne and I'm a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney. Today's legal tip is part of a continuing series, 10 Ways to Hurt or Kill Your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case. Today's way is by hiding subsequent accidents or injuries. If you've been injured in an accident and

Digital cameras, smartphones and social media sites have transformed our ability to document our lives and share them with our family, friends, and the whole world. It's amazing how we are able to connect and share news, stories, opinions, photos and video by posting on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc., almost

Today's legal tip is part of a continuing series: Ten Ways to Hurt or Kill Your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case. Today's way is by dealing directly with the insurance company. You need to understand that when you are injured in an accident and the other insurance company contacts you there

1. Prepare, Prepare, Prepare. It's critical that you take time to prepare for your deposition, both with the attorney and on your own. Since most cases settle before trial, this may be your only chance to tell your story. How well you do in your deposition often has a significant

As accidents, injuries and deaths mount and studies showing the extreme danger of texting while driving are publicized, we should all be coming to the logical conclusion that it's a very bad idea to text while driving. Pennsylvania has outlawed it, as have our neighboring states. So, it should not

Hi. My name is Tim Rayne, and I'm a personal injury attorney in Pennsylvania. Today's legal tip is part of a continuing series: 'Ten ways to hurt or kill your Pennsylvania personal injury case'. Today's way is by not listening to your experienced personal injury attorney. If you've hired an

Hi, my name is Tim Rayne, and I'm a Pennsylvania Personal Injury attorney. Today's legal tip is part of a continuing series, "Ten Ways to Hurt or Kill Your Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case." Today's way is by not following medical advice. If you've been injured in an accident, and are

In Hatwood v. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 55 A.2d 1229 (Pa. Super. 2012), the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that it was proper for the trial judge to instruct the jury that they could award monetary damages for "society and companionship" under the Wrongful Death Act to the parents

Hi, my name is Tim Rayne and I'm a Pennsylvania personal injury attorney. Today's legal tip is a part of a continuing series "10 ways to hurt or kill your Pennsylvania personal injury case". Today's way is by delaying contacting an experienced personal injury attorney. An experienced personal injury attorney

In helping Pennsylvania Personal Injury clients for nearly 20 years, I have learned that there are many ways that my clients can assist me in ensuring that they receive full and fair compensation for their injuries after an accident. The following are Ten Ways to Maximize Your Chances of Recovering

The following are 10 ways to hurt or kill your personal injury case. Number 1: Failing to document the accident. You can hurt or kill your case by failing to call the police, failing to take photographs of the vehicles and the accident scene, failing to get names of witnesses,

If you have a Pennsylvania Personal Injury case, it is critical to get advice from an experienced Personal Injury attorney. If you do not get and follow proper advice, you can hurt or kill your case. Based upon my experience, the following are Ten Ways to Hurt or Kill Your

A common question that I hear in my practice is: "Do I need to hire a Personal Injury attorney after an accident in Pennsylvania ?" The answer is sometimes yes and sometimes no. Just because you've been injured in an accident that doesn't mean that you have to hire an

Here at Tim Rayne Law, we feel it is important to educate on ways to prevent accidents. So here is some strong content regarding accident prevention. Avoid Bathroom Accidents and Injuries The bathroom can be one of the most dangerous places in a home. Thousands of people harm themselves in

As a Personal Injury attorney representing clients in car accident and other accident cases in Pennsylvania, one of the most common questions I hear is "How much compensation am I entitled to after a car accident?" The answer is, it depends. First, in order to have a valid legal claim

How to Protect Your Family From Uninsured and Underinsured Drivers in Pennsylvania? There are tens of thousands of people driving in Pennsylvania with little or no car insurance. Statistically, these drivers are guaranteed to cause accidents and injuries but will have little or no ability to pay for the damages

The old saying goes, "accidents happen." But, when they happen, people are often injured and have lost wages, medical bills and other expenses that must be paid, which can lead to litigation and liability for the person who caused the accident. Luckily, through insurance, you can protect your assets if

How Long Will It Take to Settle My Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case? The length of time it will take to settle your personal injury case is different for each client. It depends on numerous variables. First, the amount of investigation that it takes to prove that the other party is

One of the most common questions I hear in my Personal Injury practice when we are talking about a verdict or settlement is "Do I have to pay taxes on my Personal Injury Settlement?" For Personal Injury cases not involving death, the answer is easy, no, they are not taxable.

The following are the types of compensation that are available to accident victims in Pennsylvania: The first type of compensation is past and future medical bills. You're entitled to be fairly and adequately compensated for your past medical bills and for any medical bills that you may incur in the

What is the Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in PA? The statute of limitations is a rule of law that requires that legal cases be brought within a certain time period. For personal injury cases in Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations is 2 years. What that means is

[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Chester County, PA – Truck Accident – Car rear-ended by distracted tractor trailer driver on Route 41 resulting in neck injuries and surgery – settlement in excess of $1 million Avondale, PA- Truck turns left causing head-on collision resulting in serious leg and

In today's video, we're answering the question, who has the right to bring wrongful death lawsuits in Pennsylvania? If someone dies in Pennsylvania due to negligence or even due to violence, the surviving heirs or family have the right to bring what's called a wrongful death lawsuit to recover compensation

When someone dies in Pennsylvania due to violence or negligence, the family or the heirs of the person who has died may have legal claims for compensation called wrongful death and survival claims. Common types of events that lead to these legal claims include murder, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice,

Operating Room Fire Injury - You're probably shocked to hear this, but it happens more often than you would think; operating room fires that injure patients.  It's not extremely uncommon for a fire to take place in an operating room, and I've had two of those cases in my career. In

Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. There are over 4000 members throughout the country. Fewer than 1% of U.S.

Today I want to talk about the importance of being open and honest to your personal injury attorney during your case. To do that I want to tell you a story. I recently had a trial, and during the trial my client wanted to testify why she wasn't working at

Just because a slip-and-fall accident happens on a property, that doesn't mean that the property owner is necessarily liable to pay compensation to the injured person. Instead, it's the obligation of the injured person to prove that the property owner was negligent. The way that's done is that the injured

One of the most common questions I hear in my practice is, "What is the value of my personal injury case?" You should be very skeptical if an attorney tells you what your case is worth, shortly after your accident has occurred. That's because it is impossible to accurately evaluate

When you purchase car insurance in Pennsylvania, you have a choice to make. You have to choose whether you want full tort or limited tort. Full tort is more expensive coverage, but your full legal rights are protected. Limited tort is cheaper coverage, but your legal rights are limited in

[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Thousands of car accidents happen every day. It is important before an accident occurs to be prepared with a game plan to help make sure you are in good standing if you are injured and need to seek reimbursement for your losses. Here

Should I Talk to the Insurance Adjuster After a Car Accident? If you've been injured in a car accident caused by another driver, it's likely that shortly after the accident, you'll start to get calls from the insurance company for the other driver. The insurance adjuster will likely want to

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I offer free consultations, and will meet with you at my office, your home,or any other convenient location. During the initial meeting, I will evaluate your case and tell you whether or not I believe that you have a valid legal claim to pursue. If I decide to take your

If you’ve been injured in an accident in Oxford Pennsylvania you should consult with an Oxford Personal Injury Attorney to learn your legal rights and have a Free Evaluation of your case. You may have legal claims and be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses like medical

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may need a Jennersville Personal Injury Attorney to make sure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and damages.  Common Personal Injury claims include Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Slip and Falls, Medical Malpractice Events and Dog Bites.

[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you should consider contacting an Avondale Personal Injury Lawyer to advise you on your legal rights and to make sure you receive fair treatment from the insurance companies. Depending on what happened in your accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses like medical bills, prescription medicines, lost wages, pain and suffering. You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Kennett Square Personal Injury Attorney.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be entitled to money compensation for your injuries and losses (medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering). You may not need to hire an attorney, but you should get advice from an Experienced Personal Injury Attorney. Tim Rayne focuses his entire

If you’ve been injured in an accident, like a car accident, slip and fall or medical malpractice incident, you should contact a Chester County Personal Injury Attorney for advice on your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.  You may not need to hire an attorney,

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, you may need an Oxford Car Accident Attorney to make sure that you receive fair treatment from the insurance company. Tim Rayne practices differently than other Personal Injury Attorneys.  Tim handles each case personally rather than referring

If you've been injured in a car accident in Landeberg Pennsylvania, you should seek the advice of a Landenberg Car Accident Attorney. Each year thousands of people are injured or killed in car crashes in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic

If you've been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to compensation to make up for your injuries and damages.  To learn about your legal rights, you should talk to an experienced Jennersville car accident attorney. Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in

[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to

If you've been injured, you may need a Chester County Car Accident Attorney to make sure that you understand your legal rights and receive fair treatment from the insurance companies. Hundreds of people are injured or killed each year in car accidents in Chester County, Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to

[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] A Kennett Square Car Accident Attorney can answer many questions that arise after being injured in an accident:  Should I talk to the insurance company?  Should I give a recorded statement?  What should and shouldn't I sign?  Who will pay my medical bills

If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, you might need legal advice from a West Chester Car Accident Attorney. Car accident victims have many questions:  Who will pay my medical bills?  What happens if I can't work?  Who will pay to fix my car? Should I

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to

If you or a loved one was injured in a Lancaster County car accident, you may need a Lancaster County Car Accident Attorney to advise you on your legal rights and to fight for fair compensation from the insurance company for the other driver.  Tim Rayne offers Free Consultations and

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to

Thousands of people are injured or killed each year in motor vehicle accidents in Pennsylvania. The harm resulting from these collisions ranges from whiplash and soft-tissue injuries to catastrophic spinal cord or head injuries, or even death. If you’ve been injured in a Car Accident, you may be entitled to

Any trial lawyer (or client who's been through one) will tell you that jury trials are risky, expensive and stressful.  Although trial lawyers enjoy the thrill of the battle and the rush that comes with hearing the jury deliver its verdict, taking a case to trial is not always in

As a car accident and personal injury attorney, my job is to help people understand their legal rights and get fair treatment after a car accident.  Winter driving presents special safety challenges, and accident can be caused by many preventable mistakes. Here are 10 tips for safe winter driving that

I hate the term "ambulance chaser," but understand that many Personal Injury attorneys deserve such a derogatory nickname.  They produce sensational and tasteless TV commercials, Yellow Page ads and websites promising big cash paydays if you've been injured.  The business models for some of these attorneys involve signing up hundreds

Traffic accidents are the number one killer of teenagers, and the fatality rate for teens is four times that of adults.  The reasons:  inexperience and poor judgment. Driving becomes second nature, but only after hundreds of hours of experience.  Because of this, it is critical that parents do their part

Being involved in a car accident in Pennsylvania is frightening and legal issues are certainly not on the top of your mind during the first few minutes after the crash.  Nevertheless, as a car accident attorney in Pennsylvania, I have found that the actions you take starting right after the

In Hatwood v. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 55 A.2d 1229 (Pa. Super. 2012), the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that it was proper for the trial judge to instruct the jury that they could award monetary damages for "society and companionship" under the Wrongful Death Act to the parents

Pennsylvania, like many other states, has enacted a Dangerous Dog Law which governs the responsibilities and liabilities of owners and keepers of Dangerous Dogs.  This article will highlight the civil and criminal penalties contained in the Dangerous Dog Law. What Qualifies as Harboring a Dangerous Dog? To be considered guilty

Digital cameras, smartphones and social media sites have transformed our ability to document our lives and share them with our family, friends, and the whole world. It's amazing how we are able to connect and share news, stories, opinions, photos and video by posting on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc., almost

You've now reached the stage of your Personal Injury case where the defense attorney has decided to have you examined by a doctor.  Although defense attorneys routinely refer to such exams as Independent Medical Exams, or IMEs, they are far from independent.  On the contrary, the doctors involved in these

Summer is the time for sun, fun and vacations.  Most children are free from school and adults are more active outdoors.  Nevertheless, summertime activities present risks of accidents and injuries.  Here are some safety tips to consider when enjoying the weather. POOL SAFETY – For pool owners, be sure to

Going skiing, running or riding in a race, playing in a sports league or joining a gym are all events that customarily involve signing Liability Waivers.  So, if an accident happens and injury occurs, is a Waiver effective in protecting the institution from liability and preventing a lawsuit from the

Pennsylvania Nail Gun Injury Attorney Nail guns (pneumatic nailers) are common, and potentially dangerous or even deadly, tools used on construction sites in Pennsylvania. Many nail guns lack the traditional "safety switch" present on every firearm. In addition, "contact tip" triggers, which allow the nail gun user to keep the

Pennsylvania Bedsore Claims - Bedsores, also known as pressure sores, pressure ulcers, or decubitus ulcers, are common, and usually preventable, injuries suffered by immobile patients in hospitals or nursing homes. Patients confined to bed or a wheelchair often suffer bedsores due to prolonged periods of time spent in the same

You have been injured in an accident that was not your fault. Several questions run through your mind. Who will pay for my medical expenses? Who will pay my bills when I'm out of work? What care will I need in the future and who will pay for it? How

In Pennsylvania, sellers of defective products are held strictly liable for injuries to consumers. In simple terms, the injured consumer does not need to prove carelessness or negligence in the manufacture or sale of the product. Instead, if the product was defective and caused an injury, the seller is liable.

Winters in Pennsylvania bring snow and ice, leading to treacherous conditions on sidewalks and in parking lots. Ice and snow cause countless falls and, along with them, many serious injuries. The Pennsylvania courts have established a strange rule called the "Hills and Ridges Rule" to define when a legal claim

Sometimes, accidents and bad things just happen - car crashes, slips and falls, bad outcomes from medical treatment. Not all accidents create legal liability. How do you know when someone is legally responsible for an accident? A legal concept called "Negligence" determines when an accident can result in a lawsuit.

One of my pet peeves as a trial lawyer is the misconception that people still have, many years later, about the infamous McDonald's Coffee case. Based on what I believe was slanted coverage by the media in favor of Big Business and against trial lawyers, the case became the poster

When someone is killed as a result of the negligence of another person, like in a car accident or because of medical negligence, certain legal claims arise. Under Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Law the spouse, children and/or legal heirs of the deceased person (decedent) have the right to pursue those claims

If you are injured in an accident, one of the first questions you will likely have is "Who pays medical bills after a Pennsylvania accident?"  The answer depends on whether the accident happened at or outside of work and whether a vehicle was involved in the accident. Work Accidents If

Mistake One – Limited Tort Rather Than Full Tort If you choose Limited Tort, your legal rights to compensation from another driver who injures you in a car accident are limited. You can seek compensation for Economic Damages (lost wages and medical bills), but usually cannot recover Non-Economic Damages (pain

Lawsuits Against Bars and Restaurants In Pennsylvania, it is illegal for a liquor license holder, like a bar or restaurant, to serve patrons who are minors (under the age of 21) or people who are "visibly intoxicated." If this law is violated and if injuries or damages result from a

Outside the legal community, Dennis Rodman is well known for his ferocious defense and rebounding skill during his long career in the NBA as well as his tattoos, piercings and wild off-the-court partying lifestyle. In the legal community, Mr. Rodman is well known for causing an incident that led to

Most Personal Injury cases can be settled without going to trial. At some point prior to trial, the insurance company will finally evaluate the negligence of the defendant, the injuries of the plaintiff, and offer a fair settlement. But not always. For Erin Jones, who was injured in a car

[column width="1/1" last="true" title="" title_type="single" animation="none" implicit="true"] Dangerous Products (toys, vehicles, machines, consumer products, medicines, etc.) kill or seriously injure thousands of people each year. Victims of Dangerous Products have the right to make a legal claim against the manufacturer or seller for compensation for the injuries (medical expenses, lost

MacElree Harvey Personal Injury attorney Tim Rayne successfully resolved a motor vehicle accident case for a local American hero. To respect his wish for anonymity, we will refer to him only as Larry. The settlement ended a year and a half of legal battles which arose out of injuries Larry

I have had a few Personal Injury cases in my career that I expected to be straightforward and simple; that the negligence of the defendant and injuries to my client seemed so clear that, surely, there would be no fight and I would be able to obtain swift justice. That

Hopefully, you have never had the misfortune of being a party in a jury trial - criminal or civil - and never will. However, odds are that you will one day be called as a juror. Whether a case is criminal or civil (a lawsuit seeking money compensation), there are

Whenever a new Pennsylvania Car Accident client comes into my office with Limited Tort rather than Full Tort on their Car Insurance Policy it's usually bad news.  In fact, it's often a situation where a decision to save $100 on there car insurance bill could cost them as much as