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How to Win a Product Liability Claim in Pennsylvania

Defective products can be incredibly dangerous. They can cause disabling injuries and even death. In Pennsylvania, when a defective product harms a consumer, that consumer could file a product liability claim for compensation for their damages. The key to filing a successful product liability claim is proving fault. And while this may seem straightforward, it is actually a fairly difficult thing to do in many instances. Victims who were harmed by a defective product in Pennsylvania can have their case [...]

September 18, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

The Benefits of Working with a Personal Injury Lawyer on a Contingency Basis

If you were injured in an injury accident in Pennsylvania, you may incur several costly expenses as a result. Some of these expenses could be related to the medical treatment you needed for your injuries, repair costs for damaged personal property, lost wages from an inability to work, and more. When all of these costs are added up, they can amount to a substantial sum of money. But, if another party’s negligent actions caused your accident and your resulting [...]

September 11, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

Understanding Comparative Negligence in Pennsylvania Personal Injury Cases

The course of action to take after an injury accident is to seek medical attention, and then it is usually good advice to speak with an attorney. If another party harmed you, they may have acted negligently. When this is true, you could have a case to make a claim for compensation for your damages. An attorney can review your case, advise you of your options and help you determine if you should file a claim. Negligence is a fundamental [...]

September 4, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

What to Expect During a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Philadelphia

If you suffered injuries because you fell on someone’s property, if you were hurt in a car crash, or if a doctor was negligent with your care and caused you harm, you may be able to file a personal injury claim to obtain financial compensation for your losses. Personal injury lawsuits are civil legal actions. This means that they do not come with criminal implications like jail time. They do act as a means to provide victims with financial [...]

August 28, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

The Importance of Documenting Evidence in a Personal Injury Case

When filing a personal injury claim, getting the most from it is essential. To win a claim and get a fair settlement, a claimant must have robust evidence to support their allegations that another party was negligent and caused their damages. Claims can include a demand for all damages suffered, including medical expenses, missed wages, property damages, pain and suffering, and potentially more. If a claimant does not have enough evidence or they do not have any, they will [...]

August 21, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Claims in Pennsylvania

When you decide that you are going to file a personal injury claim against another party or entity, you will only have a limited time to do so. The timeframe that you have to file your claim will depend on the state where your accident took place and the laws there. The window of time that you have to file your claim is called the statute of limitations. If you were injured in an accident in Pennsylvania, and you have [...]

August 14, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

The Differences Between Filing a Personal Injury Claim and a Lawsuit in Pennsylvania

After an injury accident, the legal means that one can use to obtain financial compensation is to file a claim for compensation. Often used interchangeably, the terms claim, and lawsuit is usually used to describe taking legal action. While the goal of a claim and a lawsuit are the same, that is, to obtain financial compensation for damages, a personal injury claim and a personal injury lawsuit are two different things. If a negligent party in Pennsylvania injured you and [...]

August 7, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

The Role of Medical Experts in Personal Injury Cases

It takes robust evidence when compiling a personal injury claim to win the highest amount of compensation. The more information and supporting documentation, the better. And, if there are professionals trained and experienced in a particular subject area who can be used as trusted sources for technical feedback, then this can benefit and support a claim. These individuals are termed expert witnesses. Expert witnesses are not individuals who were involved in the incident in question. Rather, expert witnesses are [...]

July 31, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

How to Handle the Emotional Impact of a Personal Injury

When a physical injury is experienced, it can be an emotional challenge to manage the feelings and the stress that comes with trying to heal. If an injury is disabling and will never fully recover, leaving permanent impairment, this has the potential to affect a person’s well-being and mental health immensely. Personal injury events like car accidents, slip and fall events, and medical malpractice incidents, for example, happen every day. Victims that sustain injuries not only have to deal [...]

July 17, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Personal Injury Cases

Individuals injured in various accidents may have the right to file a personal injury claim to obtain compensation. The most important part of being successful with a claim is showing that the party the claim is filed against is liable for the resulting damages because they were negligent. In other words, they acted in an irresponsible way below the accepted standard of behavior anyone else in the same situation would be expected to behave. Even if there is robust evidence [...]

July 10, 2023 By Pa Accident News Blog Read more...