Domino’s On the Hook for $2.3 Million Motorcycle Crash Jury Verdict – Lessons on Vicarious Liability and How to Sue a Franchisor
When someone gets injured at a Franchise or by one of its employees, can the Franchisor be held liable for a Franchisee’s Negligence? In a recent Pennsylvania case, a Domino’s Pizza Franchisor was held liable for a $2.3 Million Jury Verdict in favor of a Motorcycle Crash Victim who was ...
How Can You Lose Your Right to a Jury Trial and Be Forced to Arbitrate and Why a Federal Judge Recently Rejected a Website’s Arbitration Clause?
Most people assume that if they are wronged by a company, whether it’s a healthcare provider, a bank, or a retailer, they have the right to take that company to Court and have a Judge or Jury decide the case. But what if I told you that you could lose ...
Can Your Personal Cell Phone Records Be Subpoenaed in a Civil Lawsuit? Are Blake Lively’s Subpoenas Legal?
The Blake Lively versus Justin Baldoni Litigation is teaching lessons about the procedures involved in litigating a civil case in Federal Court. The latest lesson is on Subpoenas and, more specifically, the procedures to request and oppose the request of “private” Cell Phone records. Can Your ”Private” Cell Phone Records ...
Why Would a Personal Injury Lawyer Like Being Called an “Ambulance Chaser”?
”Ambulance Chaser” seems like the ultimate insult for a Personal Injury Lawyer. Desperate for business, the Lawyer chases ambulances to find injured clients. So, as a Personal Injury Lawyer, why would I enjoy being called an “Ambulance Chaser”? I recently had an accident case that I handled along with co-counsel ...
Limited Tort is Bad – Full Tort is Good
There is no other way to say it – Limited Tort is Bad and Full Tort is Good. Limited Tort artificially eliminates important legal rights for you and your family after a Car Accident, while Full Tort preserves those rights. But let’s start at the beginning. What in the world ...
PA Superior Court Expands Underinsured Coverage So “You Get What You Paid For”
Recently, the Pennsylvania Superior Court decided the case of Erie Insurance Exchange v. Baluch, which expanded Underinsurance coverage for car and motorcycle accidents. The decision was a big win for injured victims and car insurance policy holders, and a setback for insurance companies. Recovery for Victims Can be Limited by ...
Slip and Fall on a Sidewalk After a Snowstorm- Do you have a Legal Claim?
If you Slip and Fall on snow or ice on a sidewalk, then you may or may not have a legal claim to be compensated for your injuries. Property owners have a responsibility to keep their property reasonably safe. However, the law recognizes that particularly during Winter, it’s impossible to ...
McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit – What if Everything You Thought You Knew was WRONG?
When you think of the McDonald’s Hot Coffee Lawsuit you probably think of a woman who recklessly spilled hot coffee on herself and got millions of dollars. In reality, the true facts of the Hot Coffee Case are a portrait of corporate stupidity and arrogance rather than one of a ...
Why Are Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases So Hard to Win – Standard of Care Violation versus Bad Result or Complication
Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Cases result is some of the largest Verdicts of any Personal Injuries because of the Serious Injuries or Death which can result from a medical mistake. However, at the same time, Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice cases are often hard to win. Why? One of the primary reasons is ...
I Don’t Need a Personal Injury Lawyer Because the Insurance Company Will Be Fair….
”I don’t need a Personal Injury Lawyer because the Insurance Company will be Fair….” I’ve heard that a lot in my 30 years as a Pennsylvania Personal Injury and Car Accident Lawyer and I try not to laugh but at least roll my eyes a little because it’s just not ...