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 ...
The Best PA Car Insurance I’ve Ever Seen
As a Car Accident Lawyer I see lots of Car Insurance Policies and, unfortunately, many of those policies have bad coverage. Believe it or not, the choices that you make on your Car Insurance impact your legal rights and the rights of family members who live with you if you ...
$43 Million Eagles Football Start Medical Malpractice Case Highlights Common Themes of Long Delay in Justice and the Potential of a Huge Verdict
The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently upheld a $43 Million Medical Malpractice Verdict in favor of Philadelphia Eagles Special Teams Star Chris Maragos. This case highlights two common themes in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice cases - the length of time it can take to litigate them and the potential for huge verdicts ...
Two Things You Probably Don’t Know about Pennsylvania Dog Bite Cases
Everyone probably knows that a Dog Bite can result in a legal claims for compensation in Pennsylvania. However, many people probably do not know that other Dog Attacks that do not involve a bite could also result in viable legal claims. In addition, most people probably do not know that ...
What is a Contingent Fee Agreement and How Does it Help a Pennsylvania Accident Victim?
If you have been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania, one of the things you DON’T have to worry about is whether you can afford to hire a lawyer to represent you. That’s because Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers (like me) handle Injury cases on a Contingent Fee Basis. There are ...
Shocking Dismissal of Alec Baldwin Accidental Shooting Criminal Charges Illustrates the Importance of Full Disclosure in American Litigation
In a dramatic turn of events, the involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin arising out of the accidental movie set shooting were dismissed with prejudice because of prosecutors' failure to disclose relevant evidence. This development illustrates an important concept in American litigation, both Civil and Criminal, namely that each side ...
Controversial Supreme Court Decision in Opioid Litigation Bankruptcy Jeopardizes Victims’ Settlements – Right or Wrong Call?
In a landmark 5 to 4 Decision, the United States Supreme Court in the case of Harrington v. Purdue Pharma ruled that allowing the release of the Sackler family as part of the Purdue Bankruptcy was impermissible under the Bankruptcy Code. This controversial decision invalidates a negotiated global settlement of ...