How Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your Personal Injury Claim in PA
When you get hurt in an accident, your past medical history can play a big part in your legal case. Many people in Pennsylvania already deal with health conditions like back problems or old injuries. This doesn’t mean you can’t be compensated if someone else’s negligence causes new harm. It’s essential to understand how pre-existing…
Read MoreUnderstanding Informed Consent in PA Medical Malpractice Cases
In Pennsylvania, “informed consent” goes beyond simply signing a paper before a procedure. It’s about making sure patients have honest conversations with their doctor. This conversation should cover the treatment, possible risks, potential benefits, and other available options—including what could happen if no treatment is given. Patients have the right to all the information they…
Read MoreClaims for Repetitive Head Trauma in High-Risk Pittsburgh Workplaces
Roughly 11% of workers’ compensation claims (per the Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau) in Pennsylvania are due to head injuries in high-risk workplaces such as construction and trucking. These claims result in time off work and high medical expenses. Many workers can’t afford the time off, leaving them with immense stress on top of an already…
Read MoreUnderstanding Limited Tort vs. Full Tort When You’re Injured
Dealing with limited tort vs. full tort when you’re injured can be confusing, whether you were hurt as a driver or passenger. Full tort offers the most rights possible. However, suppose you (or the driver of the car you rode in) opted for limited tort. You may be able to seek compensation for economic damages,…
Read MoreBrain Injuries Caused by Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Did you know that some individuals may experience delayed neurological effects after acute carbon monoxide poisoning? Or that some people who are exposed develop symptoms days to weeks after the initial exposure? Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless, tasteless, and colorless. Many people don’t know they are in danger until symptoms are present. CO exposure causes…
Read MoreWhat Is a Lien in a Personal Injury Case – and How Does It Work in PA?
Thousands of people across Pennsylvania file personal injury cases every year in the hopes of recovering compensation for accident-related losses. Plaintiffs in personal injury cases look forward to the day they’ll receive their final settlement awards, but many are shocked to find their take-home compensation is far less than they anticipated. These discrepancies are often…
Read MoreHow the Pennsylvania Certificate of Merit Impacts Malpractice Lawsuits
According to recent court records, injured patients in Pennsylvania filed almost 1,500 medical malpractice cases in 2023. While data suggests that malpractice cases are technically declining statewide, we still encounter hundreds of malpractice victims each and every year as part of our local law practice. In these cases, knowledge is power – the more you…
Read MoreSpecific Loss Benefits in Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Cases
There were almost 20,000 work-related hospitalizations and amputations reported to OSHA in 2022 and 2023. These severe and life-altering injuries come at astronomical costs for survivors and their families and can lead to years of financial, emotional and physical distress. While many of us think of workers’ compensation benefits solely as a type of reimbursement…
Read MoreHow Pittsburgh’s Aging Infrastructure Contributes to Personal Injury Cases
In the last 10 years alone, Pittsburgh residents have witnessed bridge fires, highway collapses, train derailments and countless other infrastructure-related accidents. The costs associated with these accidents are often astronomical – both for taxpayers and individual survivors. As our city continues to evolve, our local officials must ensure Pittsburgh’s infrastructure is up to the task…
Read MoreRight-of-Way Laws and Accident Liability in PA
When car accidents occur, police officers and insurance companies use a wide range of evidence to determine who is at fault and responsible for paying for damages. Right-of-way laws play an important role, providing guidance regarding the flow of traffic and how drivers are expected to act. Drivers who violate right-of-way laws often force other…
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