Blog: Personal Injury
- Parents, prepare teens for a safer prom experience
Apr 27, 2024
Allegheny County teens are gearing up for prom and graduation season. But parents of those teens are no strangers to the heightened sense of worry when their sons and daughters are out celebrating their big nights. Parents are right to worry, as the statistics show that the months from April through June are particularly deadly for young and inexperienced drivers. But what can concerned parents do? Below are some suggestions. Network with other parents Many...Read More - When does third-party liability arise in workplace injury scenarios?
Jan 23, 2024
When individuals or entities outside an employer-employee relationship become involved in incidents resulting in injury or harm to workers, they can be held liable to the extent of their involvement. As such, understanding when legal liability extends to third parties after a workplace accident can help you assert your legal rights and recover the compensation you are entitled to. Third-party liability can arise in various scenarios. The underlying concern is that the non-employer individual or...Read More - Do slip and falls ever cause serious injuries?
Dec 14, 2023
Slip and falls in public locations happen for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes, winter weather hits Pennsylvania hard, and it will be a snowy sidewalk or icy parking lot that causes someone’s injury. Other times, a slip-and-fall accident might occur inside a building or business. Not having rugs at the entranceway, failing to secure or clean those rugs and leaving spills unattended are all mistakes that could lead to a slip-and-fall at a business. Many...Read More - Scratch these toys off your holiday gift list
Nov 22, 2023
Every holiday season, kids make their wish lists for Santa and parents work hard to fulfill their dreams – but not every gift that makes the list is a good one. World Against Toys Causing Harm (W.A.T.C.H.) has, once again, distributed its annual list of the “worst of the worst” when it comes to holiday gifts for kids. What’s on the list this year? To make the annual warning list of unsafe toys, the folks...Read More - Were you injured by a defective power tool?
Oct 2, 2023
With the advancement of technology, power tools have become much more affordable. This has resulted in a spike in DIY projects across the USA. While power tools may be cheaper nowadays, they are still expected to meet safety regulations. Most manufacturers take this seriously, but unfortunately, some fall short. What are some of the most common power tool defects? Overheating products Some projects require more work than others. Putting up a shelf may not result...Read More - How do brain injuries heal?
Sep 12, 2023
When some parts of the body heal, they can generate new cells. Your body can create scar tissue, for example, or new skin cells. Healing may take time, but the body has the ability to do it. Your brain, on the other hand, largely does not. It is true that there are some specific brain cells that can be regenerated in very specific areas. But most brain cells can never be regenerated and are just...Read More - Did your workplace accident involve a third party?
Aug 17, 2023
When you think of a workplace accident, huge chances are that you picture an unfortunate mishap within a company’s premises. However, a lesser-known and commonly overlooked dimension that could significantly impact your situation is the involvement of a third party. In the context of a workplace accident, a third party refers to an individual or entity outside of your employer who may have played a role in the incident. It could be a contractor, a...Read More - Has your child been injured by a defective toy?
Jul 21, 2023
Every parent likes to spoil their child from time to time and buying new toys is part of this process. The last thing you expect a toy to do is injure your child. Sadly, there are over 200,000 toy-related accidents involving children each year in the U.S. that require emergency medical treatment. Some of these toy-related accidents are the result of defects. Outlined below are some of the more commonly reported defects in toys. Choke...Read More - Who can sue for wrongful death in Pennsylvania?
Apr 20, 2023
A loved one’s death is never easy to deal with. The inherent challenges associated with grief may become even harder if the death was preventable. If you recently lost a loved one, and you believe another person or entity’s actions or inactions were to blame, you may be entitled to damages via a wrongful death lawsuit. One of the questions you’ll need to ask following a loved one’s untimely death is whether Pennsylvania law permits...Read More - Don’t let your teen drive too soon after a concussion
Jan 6, 2023
Many kids don’t make it out of the teen years without suffering at least one concussion. If they’re involved in sports, they may suffer multiple concussions. Since the potential dangers of concussions are more widely recognized than previously, they’re also more likely to be diagnosed. That’s good news. However, it also means that your teen may get medical directions to take it easy, limit screen time and stay home from school for a time, even...Read More