Posted April 26, 2017
Tens of millions of cars have been recalled due to faulty airbags. Takata, the manufacturer, is paying $1 billion after pleading guilty to knowingly distributing defective airbags. However, many people’s cars still contain these dangerous airbags. Look through this list and see if your model if affected, or look up your VIN to see the […]
Read MorePosted April 12, 2017
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia reported that each year there are over 600 child pedestrian fatalities. Pedestrian injuries are one of the leading causes of injury related deaths for children in the United States. Children under 2 years of age suffer the highest number of injuries as pedestrians. Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause […]
Read MorePosted April 11, 2017
If you have been in a car accident recently, it is important that you are aware of certain things the insurance company can use against you. If you are a plaintiff, don’t kid yourself with thinking that you are going to win for sure; there are plenty of things that can hurt your case. A […]
Read MorePosted April 07, 2017
Pursuing a lawsuit can be a daunting process for many people. If you don’t have prior experience in filing a lawsuit or lack the necessary legal knowledge, you probably don’t realize what you are getting into when you decide to proceed. Here are five important things to know if you are considering filing a lawsuit. […]
Read MorePosted April 04, 2017
Whether we work at an office or on a factory floor, the risk for injuries at work is as high as ever. In 2015, there were approximately 2.9 million non-fatal workplace accidents in the United States (via the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Whatever your job, there are inherent risks involved. Here are three of […]
Read MorePosted March 27, 2017
Many people may not understand exactly what family law means or what it entails. Family law involves more and goes much further than simply handling divorce proceedings and legalizing the end of a marriage. From overseeing mediation to determining child custody plans and maintenance payments, a good family law firm can and will handle all […]
Read MorePosted March 27, 2017
Some injured employees refuse to file a workers’ compensation claim because they’re concerned they will get fired. Instead of going after the benefits they’re entitled to, these employees use their private health insurance coverage to receive medical care and their sick and vacation days if they need to take time off work. This is a […]
Read MorePosted March 02, 2017
Motorcycle accidents are common hazards in every state. Unlike car accidents, the potential of getting serious injuries or dying is high. According to statistics, the number of injuries and deaths caused by motorcycles are 27 times more than cars. The truth is that not all motorcycle accidents require an attorney. Some slight bruises or minor […]
Read MorePosted March 01, 2017
Personal injury awards are separate individual property not included in marital property in divorce. The general rule in most states is that If you receive a personal award of money damages, such as a personal injury award, that money may considered separate from the community/marital property in a divorce. There is a general presumption is […]
Read MorePosted February 07, 2017
The crime of reckless endangerment is charged when someone has acted in a way that resulted in serious bodily injury or the risk of bodily injury or death to another person. At first glance this may seem vague or overly broad so it needs to be broken down. Reckless endangerment requires that there is a […]
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