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Rideshare Accidents in Pennsylvania Rideshare companies have revolutionized the way we get around today, and the number of drivers and riders that use these services are rising each and every year. But the fact of life is that cars get into accidents, and rideshare vehicles are not immune. This creates a whole set of legal questions for the aftermath. Who…

Soft-Tissue Injuries Resulting From Car Accidents Most people know that injuries can happen in car accidents, which can range from minor cuts and bruises to broken bones and traumatic head and spinal cord damage. But most assume that major injuries are only the result of serious, high impact car crashes. The reality is that a driver or passenger can suffer…

Sustaining a Traumatic Brain Injury The effect of external physical injuries are often easy to see with the naked eye. If someone breaks their leg, the damage is readily apparent. But internal injuries are just as serious and often far more life-threatening, even though the damage may not be visible to the naked eye. Of these injuries, none is more…

Overview of Premises Liability If you are injured in a fall or another accident on someone else’s property, the owner may be held liable for your injuries. This is known as premises liability. There are a number of factors that can affect the amount of evidence you will need to prove liability and the likelihood of your case succeeding. Here…

Overview Work-Related Motor Vehicle Accidents in Pennsylvania Every day, thousands of Pennsylvanians work a job that requires them to operate a motor vehicle to complete essential job functions. These Pennsylvanians include long and short-haul delivery truck drivers, mail carriers, traveling nurses, salespeople, and pharmaceutical representatives. While operating a motor vehicle for work appears to be a mundane task, there are…

Construction Accident Statistics The construction industry is among the most dangerous industry for workers in the United States. According to statistics recently released by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”), of the 4,674 work-related fatalities that were reported by private sector industry employers in 2017, 971 or 20.7% occurred in the construction industry. Because working on a construction site…

Personal Injury Statistics Personal injury accidents occur more frequently in the United States than one might think. According to the National Safety Council, personal injury accidents have become the number 3 leading cause of death in the United States. The National Safety Council further reports that new injury statistics have recently been released, which show that one American is injured…