Pedestrian accidents are a huge issue in the United States. In 2023, reports came out that fatal pedestrian crashes had hit a 40-year high. Every single day, these reports claim, roughly 20 people die in car accidents. That’s nearly one person every hour, every day,...
While dogs are considered man’s best friend, they may sometimes become aggressive and bite, leading to serious legal and financial consequences for the owner. Dog bites can lead to health risks such as infections, diseases and injuries that require immediate medical...
Trucks can be a risk factor for other drivers due to their large blind spots and longer stopping distances. Besides, due to their weight and size, accidents involving trucks usually lead to severe injuries and fatalities. Thus, you need to be careful when driving...
Many different injuries will fully heal if they are just given enough time. If you get into a car accident and break your leg, there could be complications like an infection, but odds are that it will just heal and you’ll be able to walk again in a few months. With a...
If you use social media a lot, you may find it hard to stop sharing after a car crash. It’s a significant event in your life - something that those who follow you may want to know about. The problem is that sharing the wrong things could hurt your compensation claim,...
Property owners have the duty to take reasonable steps to prevent injuries to their guests or residents. Owners can be liable in a personal injury lawsuit for these typical and unusual types of premises liability. Slips and falls Owners may be liable for slip-and-fall...
Many establishments have machines designed to attract children by offering a prize. The popular chain Chuck E. Cheese featured a machine that awarded prizes to children who could collect and redeem prize tickets issued by other Chuck E. Cheese restaurants....
Most of us have tripped and fallen while walking at some point in our lives. These accidents can result in more than just embarrassment. Slip-and-fall accidents have caused many serious injuries, including bruising, fractures, traumatic brain injuries and paralysis....
These days, most people don’t think twice about checking a notification that pops up on their smartphone. These devices are omnipresent in society now, to the point where they are taken for granted. Sometimes it takes a hard lesson to learn that, in some situations,...
Many people in Hazelton and the greater Scranton and Wilkes-Barre areas work in jobs that require them to be in dangerous conditions For example, those who work at construction sites or for one of the many factories in the area have to be around heavy machinery and...