Posts by Sean Carmody

When a personal injury case settles, most people assume the process is simple and that when a case is resolved, the check will arrive and funds will be distributed. Sometimes, however, a medical lien is involved, and that can change the outcome. If you received medical treatment after an accident, there’s a good chance someone…

When someone is injured on another person’s property, the details of what happened quickly become disputed. Property owners might say the hazard that caused the injury didn’t really exist, or that they didn’t know about it. In some cases, the injured party might be blamed for the accident. If surveillance footage is available, it can…

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…

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…

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,…

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…