Can I Sue for Chronic Pain?
Some victims of car accidents and other accidents live with pain that never fully goes away. Every morning, a victim knows the pain will be there in some form throughout the day and even when they try to sleep. Insurance companies will argue that chronic pain doesn’t exist or that it isn’t severe. Our Pittsburgh…
Read MoreWhat Is a Deposition and How Should You Prepare in a PI Case?
A deposition is part of the legal process that happens before your case reaches a courtroom. You’re asked to answer questions under oath, and your answers are recorded. It doesn’t take place in the courtroom, but it is a formal legal proceeding, and your sworn deposition testimony can be used as evidence going forward in…
Read MoreAccidents Involving Out-of-State Drivers: What PA Victims Need to Know
When a car accident happens in Pennsylvania, things can get stressful fast. If the other driver is from out of state, the process may feel even more overwhelming. Different laws, insurance policies, and communication challenges can make everything more complicated than accidents with someone from the same state. While every situation is slightly different, knowing…
Read MoreHow 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…
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