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 ...
There’s No Such Thing as “Full Coverage” on a Pennsylvania Car Insurance Policy
“Don’t worry, I have Full Coverage” is what many new clients tell me when I ask them to show me their Pennsylvania Car Insurance Declarations. I hate to break it to you, but, there really is no such thing as “Full Coverage.” It’s mandatory to have Car Insurance Coverage in ...
Tim Rayne Named to Super Lawyer Top 100 lists in PA and Philadelphia
MacElree Harvey, Ltd is proud to announce that partner Tim Rayne, who focuses his practice in Personal Injury Law, has been named to the Super Lawyer List and has also been honored as one of the Top 100 Super Lawyers in both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. “It’s an honor to be ...
Legal Liability In Pennsylvania for Intentional Acts Like Murder, Assault or Rape
Most Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Cases in Pennsylvania arise out of unintentional Negligent conduct. However, a wrongdoer can also be held legally liable for compensating an injury victim even if the conduct was Intentional or Criminal. The bad actor is liable for the harm caused by an Intentional or ...