Earlier this month it was announced that the furniture retailer IKEA had agreed to pay $46 million to settle a wrongful death case arising from the death of a toddler when an IKEA dresser, described as a “MALM dresser” tipped over onto the young child. The lawsuit was filed in the Court of Common Pleas…
The busy holiday travel season is upon us. It is likely that at some point this holiday season, you will welcome family and friends into your home to celebrate the holidays with you. As a personal injury attorney, I often represent travelers and guests who are injured as a result of defects or defective conditions…
If you have been enthralled by the exciting reality drama portrayed during the 30th Anniversary of Shark Week, you may decide to finally pull the trigger on that vacation to the Florida Keys or the Bahamas, not to just soak up the sun all day on the beach, but to experience your very own shark…
No Personal Injury attorney can ethically claim to be the Best Car Accident Lawyer in Pennsylvania or Chester County, Kennett Square, West Chester, Oxford or any where else. So, how do you know who is the best lawyer for you to hire after you have been injured in a Pennsylvania Car Accident? The answer is,…
Any trial lawyer (or client who’s been through one) will tell you that jury trials are risky, expensive and stressful. Although trial lawyers enjoy the thrill of the battle and the rush that comes with hearing the jury deliver its verdict, taking a case to trial is not always in the client’s best interests. The…
As a car accident and personal injury attorney, my job is to help people understand their legal rights and get fair treatment after a car accident. Winter driving presents special safety challenges, and accident can be caused by many preventable mistakes. Here are 10 tips for safe winter driving that could help you avoid an…
I hate the term “ambulance chaser,” but understand that many Personal Injury attorneys deserve such a derogatory nickname. They produce sensational and tasteless TV commercials, Yellow Page ads and websites promising big cash paydays if you’ve been injured. The business models for some of these attorneys involve signing up hundreds of cases and farming the…
Traffic accidents are the number one killer of teenagers, and the fatality rate for teens is four times that of adults. The reasons: inexperience and poor judgment. Driving becomes second nature, but only after hundreds of hours of experience. Because of this, it is critical that parents do their part in setting rules to keep…
Being involved in a car accident in Pennsylvania is frightening and legal issues are certainly not on the top of your mind during the first few minutes after the crash. Nevertheless, as a car accident attorney in Pennsylvania, I have found that the actions you take starting right after the accident, can have substantial impact…
In Hatwood v. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 55 A.2d 1229 (Pa. Super. 2012), the Pennsylvania Superior Court held that it was proper for the trial judge to instruct the jury that they could award monetary damages for “society and companionship” under the Wrongful Death Act to the parents of a deceased child. When…
Pennsylvania, like many other states, has enacted a Dangerous Dog Law which governs the responsibilities and liabilities of owners and keepers of Dangerous Dogs. This article will highlight the civil and criminal penalties contained in the Dangerous Dog Law. What Qualifies as Harboring a Dangerous Dog? To be considered guilty of harboring a “Dangerous Dog,”…
Digital cameras, smartphones and social media sites have transformed our ability to document our lives and share them with our family, friends, and the whole world. It’s amazing how we are able to connect and share news, stories, opinions, photos and video by posting on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc., almost instantly. But, for trial lawyers,…
You’ve now reached the stage of your Personal Injury case where the defense attorney has decided to have you examined by a doctor. Although defense attorneys routinely refer to such exams as Independent Medical Exams, or IMEs, they are far from independent. On the contrary, the doctors involved in these exams are hired and paid…
Summer is the time for sun, fun and vacations. Most children are free from school and adults are more active outdoors. Nevertheless, summertime activities present risks of accidents and injuries. Here are some safety tips to consider when enjoying the weather. POOL SAFETY – For pool owners, be sure to have a sturdy fence surrounding…
Going skiing, running or riding in a race, playing in a sports league or joining a gym are all events that customarily involve signing Liability Waivers. So, if an accident happens and injury occurs, is a Waiver effective in protecting the institution from liability and preventing a lawsuit from the injured party? The answer is…
You have been injured in an accident that was not your fault. Several questions run through your mind. Who will pay for my medical expenses? Who will pay my bills when I’m out of work? What care will I need in the future and who will pay for it? How has my life been changed…
In Pennsylvania, sellers of defective products are held strictly liable for injuries to consumers. In simple terms, the injured consumer does not need to prove carelessness or negligence in the manufacture or sale of the product. Instead, if the product was defective and caused an injury, the seller is liable. What was the Law Prior…
Winters in Pennsylvania bring snow and ice, leading to treacherous conditions on sidewalks and in parking lots. Ice and snow cause countless falls and, along with them, many serious injuries. The Pennsylvania courts have established a strange rule called the “Hills and Ridges Rule” to define when a legal claim exists for a fall on…
Sometimes, accidents and bad things just happen – car crashes, slips and falls, bad outcomes from medical treatment. Not all accidents create legal liability. How do you know when someone is legally responsible for an accident? A legal concept called “Negligence” determines when an accident can result in a lawsuit. Negligence – Legal Liability for…
