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• Dangerous Products Cases
  • Making Sure Your Child Is Not Injured From A Defective Or Recalled Swing Set| PA & NJ Dangerous Products Lawyers
  • What you need to know before you use your lawnmower or trimmer this season!
  • Claims you can bring under the NJ Products Liability Act for food contamination or E. coli at restaurants
  • Recalled Defective High Chairs for 2011
  • 3 Types of Philadelphia Defective Product Claims Linked to a Defective Stroller
  • Common Injuries Resulting from a Defective Stroller
  • Defective Product Claim in Pennsylvania: Defective Crib or Children’s Furniture Injuries
  • 3 Hazards That Could Lead to a Pennsylvania Defective Product Claim
  • Disney Branded Pogo Sticks Recalled
  • Pennsylvania Defective Product Claim: SUV Rollover
  • Common Injuries from a Defective Crib or High Chair in NJ or PA
  • Maclaren Stroller Recall Is Reannounced
  • Torchiere Floor Lamp Safety Tips
  • Dangerous Toys: Choking Hazards
  • Protecting Children from Dangerous Toys
  • Filing a Product Liability Claim for a Defective Holiday Decoration
  • The Danger of Holiday Decorations: Annual Statistics
  • Pre-trial Motions in a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case
  • What is a dangerous product? What makes a product defective?
  • New Jersey Defective and Dangerous Products-Negligence
  • New Jersey Defective Products-Design Defects
  • Child Injuries Associated With Defective Products
  • New Jersey Dangerous Products Law - Manufacturing Defects
  • Tracing the History of a Defective Product
  • Pain and Suffering and Your Product Liability Claim
  • Finding Out About Defective Products and Product Recalls
  • Tanning and the Risk of Cancer
  • Unintended Acceleration-The Toyota Recall and Fatalities
  • Massive Recalls Issued on Dangerous Toys in May 2010
  • Rotator Cuff Injuries and Construction Trip and Fall Accidents
  • OSHA Scaffolding Regulations
  • Family Dies in a Fiery Crash with a Recalled Lexus
  • Woman Dies in a Crash with a Recalled Toyota

• Construction and Industrial Accidents
  • Fall Protection Systems Should Be at PA & NJ Construction Sites to Reduce Risks of Injuries
  • Do Construction Site Barriers and Barricades Really Protect Pedestrians from Injuries?
  • Tips for Staying Safe and Healthy at Work to Avoid an Accident in Pennsylvania
  • Ways to Prevent a Factory Accident in Pennsylvania
  • What to Do after an Accident with a Defective Crane in Pennsylvania
  • Recovering from an Accident with a Defective Crane in Pennsylvania
  • Treatment for Facet Syndrome after a Construction Accident in New Jersey
  • When a New Jersey Construction Accident Leads to Depression
  • 5 Tips for Dealing with Depression after Construction Accident in NJ
  • Pennsylvania Construction Accident: Spondylolysis 3rd-Party Liability
  • Symptoms of Spondylolysis after a Pennsylvania Construction Accident
  • Treatment for PTSD after a Construction Accident in PA or New Jersey
  • PTSD Symptoms after a Construction Accident in Pennsylvania or NJ
  • 3 Ways to Help a Herniated Disc Claim After a Construction Accident in Pennsylvania
  • 3 Things to Help Protect Your Pennsylvania Construction Accident Claim
  • Treatment of CRPS as a Result of a Construction Accident in Philadelphia or New Jersey
  • Complications of CRPS as a Result of a Construction Accident in Philadelphia or New Jersey
  • Filing a Third Party Liability Claim after a Pennsylvania Elevator Shaft Accident
  • Common Injuries in a Pennsylvania Elevator Shaft Accident
  • Danger on a Loading Dock that Could Lead to an Accident in Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania Trench Collapse Injuries
  • The Danger of a Trench Collapse in Pennsylvania
  • Easing the Pain of a Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Crane Accident Fatalities
  • Construction Site Injuries: Electrocution and Crane Accidents
  • Who Is Responsible For My Construction Accident?
  • Product Liability and a Philadelphia Work Accident
  • Is your worksite compliant with OSHA Fall Protection?

• Car and Truck Accidents
  • Distracted Driving--The New Drunk Driving|Pennsylvania & New Jersey Injury Lawyers
  • Talking to Parents of Teen Drivers at Germantown Academy About the Dangers of Texting While Driving
  • PA Needs to Follow NJ and Ban All Cell Phone Use While Driving
  • New Jersey School Bus Accident Death|NJ School Bus Accident Law
  • Can the New Device cellCONTROL Stop Texting While Driving and Accidents?
  • How to prevent car accidents/injuries due to cell phone use in PA & NJ
  • 3 Reasons Automatic Liability in a Philadelphia Left-hand Accident May Be Denied
  • Left-hand Accident in Philadelphia Leading to Automatic Liability
  • When Encountering Aggressive Drivers in Pennsylvania
  • Common Driver Distractions
  • Overview of Pennsylvania’s Negligence Rules
  • Filing a Civil Suit After a DUI Accident in New Jersey
  • DUI Conviction May Help Personal Injury Claim
  • New Jersey Pedestrian Accident Law
  • Use Caution When Notifying Your Insurer After a New Jersey Truck Accident
  • 3 Steps to Take After a New Jersey Truck Accident
  • My Husband Was Killed In a Truck Accident, and I Can’t Afford the Funeral Costs. What Can I Do?
  • Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
  • How Severe Is My Spinal Cord Injury?
  • Things to Avoid After a Pennsylvania Car Accident
  • Leading Causes of New Jersey Car Accidents
  • West Philadelphia Car Accident Involving a Police Car
  • Fatal Car Crash on Schuylkill near Philadelphia
  • Two Killed in Northampton County
  • The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
  • Fatal Trucking Accident in Chesterfield, New Jersey
  • No Texting for Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers
  • The Real Meaning of a No-Fault State
  • Collision Coverage in New Jersey Auto Insurance

• Premises Liability
  • Stairway Accidents – Why They are So Dangerous
  • Property Owners Need to Keep Sidewalks in a Safe Condition to Prevent Trip and Fall Accidents
  • PA|NJ Slip and Fall Law-Fairness
  • Pennsylvania Snow/Ice Slip and Fall-Legal Update
  • Maintaining Integrity and Transparency in Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claims
  • 5 Deposition Tips for Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Cases
  • Determining Liability in a Philadelphia Winter Slip and Fall
  • Common Causes of a Winter Slip and Fall in Philadelphia
  • 3 Types of Evidence in a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim
  • 5 Common Hazards That May Lead to a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim
  • Proving Landlord Negligence in a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim
  • Avoiding Mishaps of Slip and Fall Claim in Pennsylvania
  • 3 Forms of Negligence for a Slip and Fall Claim in Pennsylvania
  • 8 Damages that may be Recoverable in Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim
  • 6 Common Causes of Accidents in Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claims
  • Proving Fault in a Slip and Fall in Philadelphia or New Jersey
  • 10 Causes of Indoor Slip and Fall in Philadelphia or New Jersey
  • A Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer Can Help After You’ve Suffered Broken Bones
  • A Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer Can Help after a Rotator Cuff Injury
  • Consequences of a Serious Slip and Fall in Pennsylvania
  • Your Pennsylvania Premises Liability Attorney is Your New Best Friend
  • Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Accidents on Ice or Snow
  • Serious Slip and Fall Injuries after an Accident in Pennsylvania
  • When a Slip and Fall Accident Occurs on a Sidewalk
  • Gathering Documents for Your Slip and Fall Case
  • After a Slip and Fall Accident in Pennsylvania
  • Falls in the Winter-Snow and Ice
  • Is The Property Owner Liable For My Slip And Fall?
  • Tripping or Falling Down Stairs Caused by "Wear Strips"
  • Wet Paint in Parking Lots--A Hidden Danger
  • Potholes: Property & Personal Damage in Pennsylvania

• Sports & Recreation Accidents
  • Concussions in Children & Sports – Are Full Contact Sports Really Necessary for Young Children?
  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries From Contact Sports|PA & NJ Brain Injury Lawyers
  • Community Centers Have a Duty to Provide Safe Facilities to Protect Members from Injuries
  • Waivers of Liability in PA or NJ Sports Accidents|PA NJ Sports Accident Lawyer
  • Negligence in a New Jersey or Philadelphia Public Swimming Pool Drowning
  • Common Injuries from Working Out at a New Jersey Gym or Recreation Center
  • New Jersey Gym or Recreation Center Dangers
  • The Importance of Kid’s Sports Safety in New Jersey for Youth Football
  • After Your Child Suffers a Kids Sports Injury in New Jersey
  • 11 Factors that Can Lead to a Hotel Workout Room Injury in Pennsylvania
  • Proving Liability in a Pennsylvania Hotel Workout Room Accident
  • Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident-Two Missing
  • Your Child Was Injured During Field Day At School - Who Was Paying Attention To Safety?
  • Amusement Park Accidents in PA and NJ

• Dog Bite Cases
  • Dog Attacks Baby|PA NJ Dog Bite Injury Lawyers
  • Other Parties Beyond Dog Owners Responsible For Dog Bite Injuries & Attacks
  • Pennsylvania Dog Bite Law Blog: Dog Bite Cases-What to Expect
  • Dog Bites and Liability in NJ and PA
  • Pennsylvania's Dangerous Dog Statute
  • Dog bite and dog attack lawyer in Philadelphia
  • Common Dog Bite Injuries in Children
  • Treating Dog Bite Injuries

• Defective Products
  • 5 Airbag Safety Tips for Philadelphia Residents

• Slip and Fall accidents
  • Indoor Slip and Fall Accidents in Pennsylvania
  • Conditions that Lead to Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents

• Teen Driving Summit
  • Teen Driving Safety Summit: Dangers of Distracted Driving
  • Teen Driving Safety Summit at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School
  • Teen Driving Summit at Wissahickon High School a Success!
  • Pledge Here for Oprah's No Phone Zone
  • Teen Driving Summit Prepares to Launch

• Personal Injury Claim
  • PA Neighborhood Association Liability for Injury by Member|PA Premises Liability Law
  • 3 Questions to Ask About a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer’s Experience
  • 3 Factors to Consider When Hiring a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer
  • Tips for Preserving Evidence After a Philadelphia Construction Accident
  • Follow Your Doctor’s Orders After a Philadelphia Construction Accident
  • Pennsylvania Personal Injury Claims: Third Party Complaint
  • Parts of Your Pennsylvania Injury Claim: The Complaint
  • Proving Negligence in New Jersey Personal Injury Claims
  • Understanding the Different Types of Negligence
  • The Importance of Proving Negligence in a New Jersey Personal Injury Claim
  • Value of Your New Jersey Personal Injury Claim

• Motorcycle Accidents
  • Motorcyclists, Be Careful This Labor Day Weekend

• General
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Practice Areas

• Dangerous Products Cases
• Construction and Industrial Accidents
• Car and Truck Accidents
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Premises Liability
• Sports & Recreation Accidents
• Dog Bite Cases

News

• Dog Bite Lawyer Blog: Pennsylvania Dog Bite Numbers Increase from 2010
• A Woman Is Sued For Sending Text To Driver Who Caused A NJ Car Accident| New Jersey Car Accident Lawyers
• Philadelphia Bricklayer Electrocuted At Construction Site|PA & NJ Construction Accident Attorneys
• Mild Traumatic Brain Injuires Are Serious Injuries Per Mayo Clinic Report | PA & NJ Injury Lawyers
• New PA "Rules of the Road" Provide More Protection for Bicycle Riders Sharing the Road with Motorists
• Bicycle Child Carrier Seats Recalled Due to Laceration & Amputation Hazards
• New Jersey Man Dies at Construction Site After Crane's Boom Crash|PA & NJ Construction Accident Lawyers
• Easton Raptor Lacrosse Helmets Recalled Due to Facial Injury Hazard
• Popular News Anchor Kyle Dyer Returns to Work After Attacked by Dog
• PA Legislature Passes No Texting While Driving Law
• Man Falls Down CTA Stairwell-What Are His Damages?
• New Jersey Sports Accidents and the Law-Child Injuries in Sports Accidents
• NJ|PA Construction Accident News
• NJ|PA Sports Accident Update: 12 Year Old Dies from Lacrosse Injury
• Cell Phone Use and Car Accidents in Pennsylvania-What is the Law?
• Honeywell Portable Electric Heaters Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
• Chariot Child Bicycle Trailers Recalled Due to Potential Detachment
• 5 Tips to Avoid a Winter Slip & Fall in Pennsylvania
• Makers of Surgical Mesh Ordered to Study Risks
• Johnson & Johnson Failed to Disclose Injuries Caused by Insulin Pumps
• Pedestrian Struck and Killed on Sidewalk in Philadelphia
• East Orange High-Rise Fire Injures 30
• Disability Activists Suing Hackensack Mall
• New Jersey Company Recalls Frozen Pasta Products
• Philadelphia Cites Gas Company at Fault for Explosion Injuring Workers
• Teddy Bear Swimwear Set from Build-a-Bear Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard
• KEDS Girls’ Shoes Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
• Approximately 181,000 Children Treated for Toy-Related Injuries in 2010
• Harley-Davidson Recalling More Than 300,000 Motorcycles Due to Brake Light Failure
• New Jersey Construction Site Collapse Injures 5 Workers
• Nordica Charged Civil Penalty after Failing to Report Defective Skis
• Recall on Bird Brain Fuel Gels Due to Burn Hazard
• Safety Class Covers Dangers on NJ Turnpike for Construction Workers
• Mom and Young Daughter Killed in 2-Vehicle Car Accident in Franklin Township
• Victim Suffers Head Injury After Pennsylvania Turnpike Accident
• 1 Dead, 1 Arrested After Fatal Camden County, N.J., Hit and Run
• 7 Cars Crash in Roxborough, Sending 3 People to the Hospital
• Motorcyclist Injured after Collision with Transit Van in Philadelphia
• North Philadelphia Row House Collapses on Construction Workers
• Driver Faces DUI Charge After Horsham Township Crash Killed 2
• Pennsylvania and New Jersey Bus Accident Lawyer|Common Causes of Bus Accidents
• 3 People Seriously Injured When Building Façade Falls in Philadelphia
• Two Former Hatboro-Horsham Lacrosse Players Killed in Car Accident
• “Fair Share” Bill Turns the Tables on Pennsylvania Liability Laws
• Philadelphia Accident Leaves 3 Construction Workers Injured
• Head-On Car Crash Fatally Injures South Jersey Detective
• Man Killed in Accident at Construction Site on New Jersey Turnpike
• 14-Year-Old Faces Murder Charges in Fatal Accident in Philadelphia
• 2 Die in Fatal Hatboro Crash that Leads to House Fire
• Teen Joyride Leads to Tragic, Fatal Car Accident
• 2 Police Officers Injured in a Crash in Philadelphia
• 15-Year-Old Driver Kills 1 and Injures 7 in Northeast Philadelphia
• Adventure Playsets Wooden Swing Sets Recalled
• School Bus Overturns On Interstate, Injures 23
• Both Speed And Alcohol Factors In "Jackass" Death
• Dole Recalls Salad Due To Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
• Texting Responsible For Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident
• 2-Car Crash Kills Pregnant Woman in Washington Township, N.J.
• Tractor Trailer Jackknifes on Route 30 in Chester County
• Truck Spills Load After Crash on I-95 in Upper Chichester
• Motorcycle Accidents in Pennsylvania Kill 3
• Girl, 3, Drowns at St. Albans Swim and Tennis Club in Newtown Square, PA
• Wrong Way Crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike Kills a Man
• PA and NJ Personal Injury Lawyers Announce the "NO FEE FOR KIDS" Program
• Driver Plows into Block Party Injuring a Teen and 3 Children
• Hit-and-Run Driver Kills an Unidentified Man in Olney, PA
• 7-Year-Old Boy Injured in Hit and Run in Pleasantville, New Jersey
• 74-Year-Old Woman Turns Herself in for Fatal Hit and Run in Upper Providence Township
• Vehicle Theft Leads to Fatal Philadelphia Car Crash
• 2 Men Rescued after Car Sank in Schuylkill River Near Boathouse Row
• Man Listed in Critical Condition after Tredyffrin Car Crash; DUI Suspected
• Details Still Vague on What Caused an East Falls Train to Hit, Kill Pedestrian
• Vegetables Scatter Across Roadway After Fatal New Jersey Turnpike Crash
• Philadelphia Hit and Run Accident Involved Frankford Area Toddler
• Distracted Driver Pleads Guilty to Route 23 Head-On Collision
• New Jersey Turnpike Tour Bus Crash Kills 1 Man and Driver
• Motorist Killed by Runaway Tire on Garden State Parkway
• Concussions in High School Athletes Increasing
• Pennsylvania Boy Among Infants Injured from Summer Video Baby Monitors
• Pennsylvania Consumer Alert: Recalled Air Compressors Could Lead to Fire
• Pennsylvania Consumer Alert: Sunbeam Recalls Convertible Irons
• Pennsylvania Consumer Alert: Infant Teethers/Rattles Recalled
• Pennsylvania Consumer Alert: Swivel Chairs Recalled Because of Fall Hazard
• Hot Kids Jackets, Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
• Defective STIHL Chainsaws Risk to Users
• Recalled Honda Snowblowers Pose Fire Hazard
• Technique Skillets Sold Through QVC Pose Burn Hazard
• Watchdog Group Lists 10 Dangerous Toys of 2010
• Drop-side Cribs Banned in U.S. Effective June 2011
• Fire and Burn Hazard Prompts Candle Recall
• Choking Hazard Leads to Recall of American Eagle Clothing
• AmerTac Night Lights Pose Fire Hazard
• Penn./N.J. Consumer Alert: 34,000 Toy Submarines Recalled for Injury R
• Roman Shades Recalled After Toddler Strangulation
• Fall Hazard Leads to Hunter Safety System Carabiner Recall
• Injuries, Choking Hazard Lead to Britax Car Seat Recall
• GE Cites Fire Hazard in Dishwasher Recalls
• Evenflo Recalls Child Safety Seats
• Valco Baby Recalls 12,000 Jogging Strollers
• Fisher-Price Recalls Toddler Tricycles for Safety Concerns
• Recalled Fisher-Price Toys Pose Choking Hazard
• Preventing Child Injuries in Pennsylvania
• October is Eye Injury Prevention Month
• Similac Infant Formula Recall
• Possibly Tainted Milk Sold in New Jersey Recalled
• Pennsylvania Court Reinstates Wyeth & Pharmacia Lawsuits
• Coatesville Bar Fined $6.8 Million for Drunk Driving Accident
• Woman Charged With Buying Liquor For Teens
• Mechanicsburg Motorcyclist Receives Citation After Crash
• Teenage Boy Drowns in Hotel Pool in Cumberland County
• 11 Month Old Injured in Dog Attack in Upper Darby
• Philadelphia Car Crash Leaves Woman Dead
• Truck Driver Arrested in New Jersey For 2008 Death of Firefighter
• Honda Issues Massive Recall
• Tow Truck War Leads To New Rules In Philadelphia
• Two New Models Announced in Latest Toyota Recall
• You Don’t Need To Purchase a Product to File a Defective Product Claim
• Defective Product Recall Affects Healthcare Facilities
• CPSC Orders Voluntary Recall on Cadmium Infected Children’s Jewelry
• Injured on Philadelphia Duck Boat Accident
• Natural Gas Incident At Pennsylvania Well Injures Two
• One Step Ahead Recalls Children’s Toys
• GM Recalls 1.5 Million Vehicles Because of Fire Hazard
• Pop Singer Injured in Pennsylvania Dog Bite Attack
• Dog Attacks Mom and Two Children in South Philadelphia
• Numerous Violations Led to Massive Recall on Children’s Drugs
• Child Product Recalls in 2010
• Johnson & Johnson Investigated After Product Recalls
• Exercise Equipment Recalled Because of Risk of Head and Neck Injuries
• 43 Types of Over-the-Counter Children’s Medicines Recalled
• Recalled Baby Slings Blamed For Infant Deaths
• Toyota Recall Expands to Include 600,000 Sienna Minivans
• Toyota Pays Record-Setting $16.4 Million Fine
• Massive Baby Product Recall on Generation 2 Cribs
• Head Injuries Caused By Sports and Recreational Activities
• Graco Recalls 1.2 Million Harmony High Chairs
• Graco Recalls 1.5 Million Baby Strollers
• Toyota Recall Problems Are Not an Easy Fix

Case Results

• Dangerous Products Cases
  • Arm injury on an industrial machine

  Awarded: Mulit-million dollar settlement

  • Hand injury at pinch point on industrial machine

  Awarded: Confidential

  • Award in New Jersey

• Construction and Industrial Accidents
  • Finger injury on industrial machine

  Awarded: Confidential

  • Operator injured on printing machine

  Awarded: $950,000 settlement

  • Roofer falls from roof

  Awarded: $3,300,000 settlement

• Car and Truck Accidents
  • Distracted driving causing accident

  Awarded: $390,000 settlement

  • Dump truck crossed center line

  Awarded: $1,000,000 settlement

  • Underinsured Motorist Case

  Awarded: $1,750,000 arbitration award

  • Hit and run accident

  Awarded: $2,700,000 settlement

• Premises Liability
  • Woman fell down steps at hotel

  Awarded: $900,000 settlement

  • Mild traumatic brain injury from falling vacuum

  Awarded: $700,000 settlement

  • Inadequate secuirty at apartment building

  Awarded: $350,000

  • Man fell down steps at apartment

  Awarded: $685,000 verdict

• Sports & Recreation Accidents
  • Child injured duirng field day event

  Awarded: Confidential

  • Brain injury from bike helmet

  Awarded: Confidential

• Dog Bite Cases
  • Young child bit by dog

  Awarded: Confidential

  • Dog attacks owner

  Awarded: $1,000,000 settlement

• General
  • Wrongful Death Case

  Awarded: $2,100,000 settlement

Document Library

• Dangerous Products Cases
  • What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Pennsylvania Product Liability Claim?
  • Can Consumers Be Blamed for Getting Hurt and Injured by a Defective or Dangerous Product?
  • 14,000 American Honda Lawn Trimmers Recalled Due to Laceration Hazard
  • Recovering Medical Expenses and Lost Wages in a New Jersey Dangerous Products Liability Case
  • Food Product Liability Claims in New Jersey
  • Defective High Chairs Cause of New Jersey Dangerous Product Claim
  • When a Defective Stroller Leads to a Pennsylvania Dangerous Product Claim (Part B)
  • When a Defective Stroller Leads to a Pennsylvania Dangerous Product Claim (Part A)
  • Filing a Defective Product Claim in Pennsylvania for Defective Children’s Furniture
  • Filing a Pennsylvania Defective Product Claim When a Dangerous Toy Causes Injury
  • Pennsylvania Defective Product Claim Relating to an SUV Rollover
  • Recalled Food And Illnesses
  • Filing a PA Dangerous Product Claim for a Defective Crib or High Chair
  • Dangerous Products: Torchiere Floor Lamps
  • Dangerous Product Claim: Toys (Part A)
  • Dangerous Product Claim: Toys (Part B)
  • Product Liability: Dangerous Holiday Decorations (Part A)
  • Product Liability: Dangerous Holiday Decorations (Part B)
  • Stages of a Personal Injury Claim in Philadelphia
  • What is a Dangerous Product? What makes a Product Dangerous or Defective?
  • New Jersey Dangerous Products Law-The Negligence Case
  • New Jersey Dangerous Products Law-How to Prove the Defective Design Case
  • New Jersey Dangerous Products Law: Failure to Warn
  • Types of Injuries in a Product Liability Claim
  • New Jersey Dangerous Products Law: Manufacturing Defects
  • Overview of Product Liability
  • Compensation Available Through a Product Liability Lawsuit
  • Defective Products and Serious Personal Injuries
  • Tanning and The Risk of Cancer
  • Unintended Acceleration-The Toyota Recall and Fatalities
  • Simplicity & Graco Cribs Recalled After Infant’s Death
  • Scaffolding Accidents and Injuries
  • What to Do If You Have Been Injured In a Recalled Lexus
  • Overview of the 2010 Nissan Recall and the GM Recall
  • Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit Because of a Recalled Toyota
  • PENNSYLVANIA PRODUCTS LIABILITY LAW

• Construction and Industrial Accidents
  • Important Legal and Factual Issues in Connection with Construction Site Electrocutions in a Personal Injury Case
  • Fall Protection Systems for Open Windows at Construction Sites
  • Potential Claims in Forklift Accident Lawsuits in Pennsylvania
  • When Can an Injured Worker Sue an Employer Under New Jersey Law?
  • Determining Liability with an Attorney in Philadelphia after a Factory Accident (Part B)
  • Determining Liability with an Attorney in Philadelphia after a Factory Accident (Part A)
  • Serious Injuries or Death from a Defective Crane in Pennsylvania (Part B)
  • Serious Injuries or Death from a Defective Crane in Pennsylvania (Part A)
  • When a Construction Accident in New Jersey Leads to Facet Syndrome
  • Work Injuries and Depression after Construction Accident in New Jersey (Part B)
  • Work Injuries and Depression After Construction Accident in New Jersey (Part A)
  • Pennsylvania Construction Accident Injuries: Spondylolysis (Part B)
  • Pennsylvania Construction Accident Injuries: Spondylolysis (Part A)
  • PTSD as a Result of a Construction Accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Part A)
  • PTSD as a Result of a Construction Accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Part B)
  • Suffering a Herniated Disc After a Construction Accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Part B)
  • Suffering a Herniated Disc After a Construction Accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey (Part A)
  • When a Construction Accident in Philadelphia or New Jersey Leads to CRPS (Part B)
  • When a Construction Accident in Philadelphia or New Jersey Leads to CRPS (Part A)
  • When You Sustain Injuries in a Pennsylvania Elevator Shaft Accident (Part B)
  • When You Sustain Injuries in a Pennsylvania Elevator Shaft Accident (Part A)
  • When Philadelphia Loading Dock Accidents Cause Severe Injuries
  • Trench Collapse Accidents and Injuries in Pennsylvania (Part A)
  • Trench Collapse Accidents and Injuries in Pennsylvania (Part B)
  • Trip and Fall Accidents on Construction Sites: Rotator Cuff Injuries
  • Philadelphia Crane Accidents and Injuries (Part A)
  • Philadelphia Crane Accidents and Injuries (Part B)
  • Liability for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Gas Powered Tools
  • An Overview Of Philadelphia Construction Accidents
  • You Were Injured By Moving Parts On A Workplace Machine--Where Was The E-Stop?
  • Workers’ Compensation and Third-Party Liability Lawsuits
  • Does Your Worksite Comply With OSHA’s Fall Protection Standard?
  • Common Construction Accidents and Injuries

• Car and Truck Accidents
  • Laws Commonly Violated in New Jersey Car, Truck, and Pedestrian Accidents
  • Pennsylvania Enacts Law Banning Texting While Driving
  • New Jersey's Verbal Threshold or Limitation on Lawsuit-Will it Affect Your Ability to Recover Damages?
  • Types of Claims Which Can Be Made In New Jersey School Bus Accidents
  • PA and NJ Car Accident Law Update: Cell Phone Use and Distracted Driving
  • Exceptions to the Left-hand Accident Rule in Philadelphia (Part B)
  • Exceptions to the Left-hand Accident Rule in Philadelphia (Part A)
  • TEXTING AND DRIVING IN PENNSYLVANIA: SENATE PASSES BILL SB314
  • Negligent Drivers in Pennsylvania (Part A)
  • Negligent Drivers in Pennsylvania (Part B)
  • Pennsylvania Negligence Laws
  • New Jersey DUI Laws (Part A)
  • New Jersey DUI Laws (Part B)
  • Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Car Accident in New Jersey?
  • New Jersey Shore Pedestrian Accidents-Drivers Must Stop for Pedestrians in a Marked Crosswalk
  • Steps to Take After a Trucking Accident in New Jersey (Part A)
  • Steps to Take After a Trucking Accident in New Jersey (Part B)
  • The Pitfalls and Limitations of New Jersey's Limitation on Lawsuit Threshold Selection
  • Common Types of Fatal Truck Accidents
  • Catastrophic Accident Injuries: Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Catastrophic Accident Injuries: Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Steps to Take After a Pennsylvania Car Accident
  • The Common Types of New Jersey Car Accidents
  • In Pennsylvania is the Government Immune from Liability for Car Accidents?
  • Filing a Property Damage Claim in Pennsylvania
  • Filing a Property Damage Claim in New Jersey
  • THE INTERPLAY OF UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE

• Premises Liability
  • Stairway Accident Liability in PA and NJ - Common Causes of Stairway Accidents
  • Parties Responsible for Pedestrians' Injuries in Trip and Fall Accidents on a Public Sidewalk
  • Neighborhood Association Liability for Fights or Shootings-What is the Law in Pennsylvania?
  • Stairway Accidents in Pennsylvania and New Jersey: What You Can Recover
  • Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Legal Article
  • Property Defect Liability in Pennsylvania
  • 5 Mistakes that Could Hinder Your Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim (Part B)
  • 5 Mistakes that Could Hinder Your Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim (Part A)
  • Preventing a Winter Slip and Fall in Philadelphia (Part B)
  • Preventing a Winter Slip and Fall in Philadelphia (Part A)
  • Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim Evidence (Part B)
  • Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim Evidence (Part A)
  • Common Landlord Defenses in a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim
  • 3 Things That Can Hurt Your Slip and Fall Claim in Pennsylvania (Part B)
  • 3 Things That Can Hurt Your Slip and Fall Claim in Pennsylvania (Part A)
  • Common Factors in a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim (Part B)
  • Common Factors in a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim (Part A)
  • Common Causes of a Slip and Fall in Philadelphia or New Jersey (Part B)
  • Common Causes of a Slip and Fall in Philadelphia or New Jersey (Part A)
  • Slip And Fall Accidents On Speed Bumps
  • When a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Leads to Broken Bones or Rotator Cuff Injuries (Part B)
  • When a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Leads to Broken Bones or Rotator Cuff Injuries (Part A)
  • Your Slip and Fall in Pennsylvania Can Drastically Change Your Life
  • Why Hire a Pennsylvania Premises Liability Attorney
  • Common Slip and Fall Injuries in Pennsylvania (Part A)
  • Common Slip and Fall Injuries in Pennsylvania (Part B)
  • Conditions that Lead to Outdoor Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Proving Fault in Slip and Fall Accidents (Part A)
  • Proving Fault in Slip and Fall Accidents (Part B)
  • Stairway Injuries and Defects in Stairs
  • What is Social Host Liability?
  • What You Should Know About Staying at a Hotel in New Jersey - How to Ensure Peace of Mind
  • Injured During an Assault at a New Jersey Bar or Nightclub? - What You Should Know About New Jersey Law
  • Injured During an Assault at a New Jersey Bar or Nightclub? - What You Should Know About New Jersey Law
  • DID YOU FALL ON SNOW OR ICE-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PENNSYLVANIA LAW
  • Conditions That Can Lead To Indoor Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Tripping Hazards Created By Stairway Wear Strips
  • Slip And Fall Accidents In Parking Lots: Parking Lot Paint Does Not Have To Be Slippery In Wet Weather

• Sports & Recreation Accidents
  • Sports Accidents - Negligence on the Playing Field
  • Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Be Difficult To Prove Without the Use of Lay Witnesses in a Sports Injury Case
  • Gyms, Community and Recreation Centers Have the Duty to Supply Proper Equipment and Facilities to Protect Patrons from Injuries
  • Enforceability of Waivers of Liability in New Jersey
  • PA|NJ Sports Injury and Accident Update: Concussions and Negligence Claims
  • Physical Contact Sports and Injuries - Liability of Players
  • Amusement Park Accidents: What Is The Law?
  • Drowning at a New Jersey or Philadelphia Public Swimming Pool
  • Safety Info for New Jersey Residents: Top 5 Dangers of Working Out at a Gym or Recreation Center (Part B)
  • Safety Info for New Jersey Residents: Top 5 Dangers of Working Out at a Gym or Recreation Center (Part A)
  • Is your child's referee or coach qualified to supervise their New Jersey sporting event? (Part B)
  • Is your child's referee or coach qualified to supervise their New Jersey sporting event? (Part A)
  • Accidents in New Jersey or Philadelphia Hotel Workout Rooms (Part B)
  • Accidents in New Jersey or Philadelphia Hotel Workout Rooms (Part A)
  • Waivers of Liability in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for Sports, School and Recreation Activities and Events
  • Bicycle Accidents in New Jersey-Rules of the Road
  • Amusement Ride Accident and Injuries at the Jersey Shore -- How to Stay Safe
  • Duck Boat Accident in Philadelphia Presents Significant Legal Hurdles to those Injured
  • YOUR CHILD WAS INJURED DURING FIELD DAY AT SCHOOL -- WHO WAS PAYING ATTENTION TO SAFETY?
  • Amusement Park Accidents--Ignoring Basic Safety Considerations Can Result in Devastating Injuries

• Dog Bite Cases
  • Pennsylvania Dog Bite Law Update : Landlord Liability for Dog Bite or Attack at a Rented Premises
  • Liability Beyond The Dog Owner: Other Parties May Be Responsible For Your Injuries From A Dog Bite/Attack (Part D)
  • Liability Beyond The Dog Owner: Other Parties May Be Responsible For Your Injuries From A Dog Bite/Attack (Part C)
  • Liability Beyond The Dog Owner: Other Parties May Be Responsible For Your Injuries From A Dog Bite/Attack (Part B)
  • Liability Beyond The Dog Owner: Other Parties May Be Responsible For Your Injuries From A Dog Bite/Attack (Part A)
  • What Happens in a Dog Bite Case in PA or NJ?
  • Pennsylvania Dog Bite Law - When is a Landlord Liable for a Tenant's Dog?
  • Pennsylvania Dog Law-The Dangerous Dog Statute
  • Pennsylvania Dog Attack and Dog Bite Law--An Overview
  • What To Do If Your Child Is Injured In A Dog Bite Attack (Part A)
  • What To Do If Your Child Is Injured In A Dog Bite Attack (Part B)

• Defective Products
  • When a Defective Airbag Causes Injury in Philadelphia

• Television & Media Appearances
  • Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Talk to Teens About the Dangers of Texting While Driving Through Their Program: The Teen Safety Driving Summit as Featured on 6ABC
  • Educating Students at Wissahickon High School About the Dangers of Texting While Driving as Featured on NBC 10
  • PA Personal Injury Lawyers Louisa Chen & Julia Lee Speak to Students at Wissahickon Middle School for Career Day
  • Simulation Drives Home the Dangers of Texting While Driving

• Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Slip and Fall Accidents in Pennsylvania (Part A)
  • Slip and Fall Accidents in Pennsylvania (Part B)

• Personal Injury Claim
  • 5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer (Part B)
  • 5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer (Part A)
  • 4 Things That Can Harm Your Injury Claim After a Philadelphia Construction Accident (Part B)
  • 4 Things That Can Harm Your Injury Claim After a Philadelphia Construction Accident (Part A)
  • How to File a Personal Injury Claim in Pennsylvania (Part A)
  • How to File a Personal Injury Claim in Pennsylvania (Part B)
  • How Negligence Impacts New Jersey Personal Injury Claims (Part A)
  • How Negligence Impacts New Jersey Personal Injury Claims (Part B)
  • How to File a New Jersey Personal Injury Claim (Part A)
  • How to File a New Jersey Personal Injury Claim (Part B)

• Our Monthly Newsletters
  • August 2010 Newsletter

• Motorcycle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accident Overview (Part A)
  • Motorcycle Accident Overview (Part B)

• General
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  • THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME & BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURIES

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• Construction and Industrial Accidents:
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  • Industrial Accident | Daniel J. O'Brien | NJ & PA Accident Attorney | 1-877-944-8396
  • Construction accident victim praises Dan O'Brien, Pennsylvania and New Jersey personal injury attorney

• Car and Truck Accidents:
  • Car accident victim's rave testimonial of Phila. PA Personal Injury Lawyers
  • Pa Legislature Passes No Texting While Driving Law
  • Divorce and the Personal Injury Case in Philadelphia
  • Distracted Driving-- the New Drunk Driving
  • Free Consumer's Guide to Car Accidents and Auto Insurance
  • Rose B Motor Vehicle Accident Victim Retells Her Experience with | Daniel J. O'Brien | NJ & PA Accident Attorney | 1-877-944-8396

• Traumatic Brain Injuries:
  • Traumatic Brain Injury| PA & NJ Brain Injury Lawyers

• Sports & Recreation Accidents:
  • Personal Injury Cases in Sports and Recreactional Activities

• Dog Bite Cases:
  • Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Dan O'Brien Describes his book on Dog Bites

• General:
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  • No Fee For Kids Program
  • I Have This Pile of Money From My Personal Injury Settlement - Now What?
  • Joint Replacement in Personal Injury Litigation
  • Louisa Chen is committed to her clients
  • Traumatic Brain Injury Guide and Brain Injury Accident Case
  • Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Philadelphia or NJ
  • Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Will Give You The Information And Honest Answers You Need After You've Been Injured
  • Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Discusses his Book on Dog Bites
  • Pennsylvania Accident Attorney Knows That After You've Been Injured Your Main Concern Is About The Future
  • Injured in a Pennsylvania or NJ Accident? You Need Attorney Dan O'Brien
  • New Jersey Personal Injury Law Firm With The Resources To Win Your Case
  • Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney Offers Free Legal Advice
  • Personal Injury Attorneys Help A Dump Truck Accident Victim In Pennsylvania
  • Pennsylvania Industrial Accident Attorney Helps An Injured Worker After Another Attorney Wouldn't
  • Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney Assists A Rear End Collision Victim And Her Husband
  • Philadelphia Auto Accident Attorney Is Injury Victim's Strongest Advocate
  • Philadelphia Slip and Fall Lawyer Defends Premises Liability Accident Victim
  • Workers Compensation Attorneys Help NJ Industrial Accident Victim Move Forward
  • Philadelphia Construction Lawyer Helps Roofing Accident Victim Recover His Losses
  • Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Helps Triatholon Athlete Recover After Being Struck By A Car
  • DELETE-Pennsylvania Attorney Dan O'Brien With 25 Years Experience Dedicates 100 Percent Of His Practice To Accident Victims
  • What Separates Us From the Others
  • John Orlando, Serious Accident Injury Attorney Feels An Obligation To Give Back To The Profession Of The Law And To The Community
  • John Orlando Feels a Personal Injury Attorney Has a Responsibility To The Client To Help Them In Every Way They Can
  • John Orlando Has 26 Years Experience
  • John Orlando's Experience with Serious Accident Cases
  • Defective Products and Products Liability Cases
  • Why Dan Became a Lawyer
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  • Our Clients Are Proud to Be Associated With Us
  • Who We Are and What We Do
  • Serious Accidents Require a Greater Level of Client Involvement
  • I Select My Clients Very Carefully
  • How We Handle MVA Cases
  • MVA Cases That We Accept
  • Motor vehicle Accidents
  • Sports and Recreation Accidents
  • Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Gives Back
  • Getting The Best Results Possible for Our Clients
  • Cases Against Product Manufacturers
  • Pennsylvania Attorney Has A Unique Backround Putting Him In A Good Position To Help Victims Of Sports And Recreation Accidents
  • Serious Accident Attorney In Pennsylvania Is Deeply Involved In The Community He Lives In And Really Enjoys Giving Back
  • Pennsylvania Law Firm Partners With Their Clients To Show The Other Side Exactly How An Accident Has Affected Them
  • Accident Attorney Considers It Very Important That She Uses Her Time And Skill To Give Back To Her Community In Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia Defective Products Attorney Explains What Defines A Product
  • Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Julia Lee Is An Excellent Trial Attorney With Plenty Of Experience
  • Products Liability Attorney In Pennsylvania Know That Many Of The Products We Use Today Are Not Properly Checked
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Frequently Asked Questions

• Dangerous Products Cases
  • My husband was injured at work by a defective industrial machine and someone told me that as his wife, I may have a lawsuit and claim if my husband decides to sue. Is that true?
  • I got hurt by a food processor I purchased. What should I do?
  • I had food poisoning from eating at a restaurant in New Jersey.  Do I have a case?
  • Where can I learn about dangerous products that have been recalled, and will that be a factor in my Pennsylvania product liability claim?
  • What should I do with the defective product that caused my injury if I am planning to file a Pennsylvania defective product claim?
  • What kinds of questions will I be asked in my deposition for my Pennsylvania defective product claim?
  • What could I do to help my Pennsylvania defective product claim?
  • What kinds of products commonly pose dangers to consumers and may lead to a dangerous product claim in Pennsylvania?
  • What do I have to prove in a New Jersey defective product case to recover damages?
  • How at risk for a leg injury am I in the event of a slip and fall accident in Pennsylvania?
  • I was hurt while using a neighbor's defective lawnmower. Will my family and I be able to hold the manufacturer liable in a Pennsylvania defective product claim, even if the item didn't belong to me?
  • What is the Poison Prevention Packaging Act?
  • I threw out the dangerous product that injured me; can I still file a defective product claim in Pennsylvania?
  • How do I find out if a product that injured me was part of a recall?
  • How does a product warranty affect my Pennsylvania product liability claim?
  • What is a dangerous product?
  • Who is responsible for injuries caused by a dangerous product?
  • Are there any rules as to what constitutes a defective product?
  • Can I sue for product liability if I was using the product in a way that wasn't intended by the manufacturer?
  • Will you handle products liability cases involving out-of-state manufacturers?
  • I was injured while using a tool that wasn't mine, I had borrowed it from a friend. Can I still make a claim against the company that made the tool?
  • After I got hurt by a machine at work, my employer made several changes to the machine that injured me. Is it still possible to suethe machine manufacturer?
  • I was hurt at work by a machine that another worker was operating. I was doing other work in that area that had nothing to do with that machine. Do I have the right to sue that machine manufacturer anyway?
  • Our little boy got hurt by a toy. We did not actually see it happen, butwe now think that this toy is dangerous. Can we sue the toymaker if no one actually saw our child get hurt?
  • The product I was using when I got hurt broke and someone threw it away. Does this mean that I cannot sue the company that made thisproduct? Does that mean that I should not bother to call you about this accident?
  • When my machine at worked jammed, I just reacted and reached right in to fix it before I turned it off and really hurt my hand. My boss was blaming me but I want to know if I can still go after the company that made that machine.

• Construction and Industrial Accidents
  • My husband suffered serious burn injuries as a result of being electrocuted while he was moving a ladder at a construction site. How is that possible?
  • I recently became a roofer and worked at a construction site. One day, I tripped over something, fell off the edge of the roof and am seriously injured. Is there supposed to be some type of fall protection on the roof?
  • I was hit by a forklift in Pennsylvania. What are my rights?
  • I was injured at work in New Jersey and didn't make a workers' compensation claim.  Can I sue my employer for the accident?
  • What should I ask my Philadelphia construction accident lawyer before hiring?
  • What types of factors could damage my personal injury claim after a Philadelphia construction accident?
  • What are the common injuries associated with a trench collapse accident in Pennsylvania?
  • Should I consult an attorney to discuss my Pennsylvania construction injury claim?
  • How can I prove who was at fault for my slip and fall accident in Pennsylvania?
  • What sort of conditions lead to a construction site accident in Pennsylvania?
  • If I'm injured while working on a construction site, can I get more than just Workers' Compensation?
  • I was hospitalized with carbon monoxide poisoning after I lost consciousness when I used a gas powered concrete saw which I rented from a local company. I now have some neurologic and brain damage issues. What are my rights?
  • My husband was hurt at a construction site. He is a sheet metal worker. His boss says that we cannot suebecause of worker's compensation. Is this true?
  • I drive a delivery truck. I regularly deliver products to a large chain restaurant at a loading dock in the rear of the building. I slipped off the loading dock because it was greasy from a prior delivery. I was seriously injury and cannot return to work. Do I have a case?
  • I repair equipment at a dry cleaning business. I was working at onelocation on the second floor where the clothes conveyor system goes.There are openings in the second story floor where the conveyer runs. Acontractor doing work at the location a week or two earlier had removedthe guardrails protecting the floor openings to do work in that location. Ifell through the floor opening and fractured my back. The earliercontractor did not reinstall the guardrails before he left. I have been toldthat the other contractor has no insurance and assets -- it was a fly by night operation.. The owner of the dry cleaner is telling my boss that he did notknow that the rails had been removed and not replaced. Do I have a casehere?

• Car and Truck Accidents
  • I was injured in a car accident in Philadelphia. I was a passenger in my friend's car. Who pays for my medical bills?
  • I was injured in a New Jersey car accident. I believe the other driver was speeding and using a cell phone, but the police report doesn't mention this. How do I prove this?
  • I was hit in a crosswalk in New Jersey. What is the law on liability against the driver who hit me?
  • What is the New Jersey Verbal Threshold or Limitation on Lawsuit?
  • I was in a bus accident and suffered serious injuries. Do I have a case?
  • Is there a law in Pennsylvania that prevents texting while driving? I was in a car accident and the other driver was using a cell phone.  Do I have a case?
  • I was injured in a car accident caused by a recalled automobile. Do I have a New Jersey defective product case?
  • What benefits are available in a Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation claim?
  • What do I need to know about insurance industry settlement tactics so I can try to handle my car accident claim on my own?
  • Can I trust the doctor who my employer's insurer is asking me to see after I was injured in a work accident?
  • Who is liable if my accident was caused by the spilled contents of a commercial truck (unsecured load)?
  • What is the Pennsylvania dram shop law?
  • I was in a car accident in New Jersey and the accident was not my fault. I have medical bills. Who pays for them?
  • What determines who is responsible for a Pennsylvania traffic accident?
  • Is a car making a left-hand turn always at fault for a traffic accident in New Jersey?
  • I was injured in an accident in New Jersey and have the limitation on lawsuit selection in my car insurance policy. Can I recover for pain and suffering?
  • Can I settle my Pennsylvania personal injury case on my own without an attorney?
  • Is there a set formula for determining a fair settlement for my New Jersey car accident claim?
  • I was in an accident with a government car. What are my rights?
  • I was hit by a government car. What are my rights?
  • How should I deal with insurance adjusters?
  • Do I have to go to the medical examination that my insurance company ordered after I filed an injury claim? I wasn't even at fault for the crash.
  • Can I be found liable if my car is rear-ended in a Pennsylvania crash?
  • Is there anything I can do to help my personal injury case?
  • I was in an accident and don't have health insurance. How can I afford treatment?
  • What should I do if I'm involved in a traffic accident?
  • When is hiring a personal injury attorney necessary?
  • How do I know if I have been offered a fair settlement for my injuries?
  • I was hit and injured by a car while crossing the street; however, I elected limited tort on my car insurance policy. Are my rights to suerestricted by limited tort?
  • I was in a car accident and it was not my fault. I was also injured as aresult of the car accident and need medical treatment. Who pays for mymedical bills?
  • I was in a car accident and was seriously injured. I fractured my legs andarms and will need surgery. The accident was not my fault. I was told bymy insurance company that the other driver only has $15,000 in liabilitycoverage and that I can make a UIM claim under my own car insurancepolicy. What does that mean?

• Premises Liability
  • I tripped over a broken step and fell down stairs in Philadelphia. What can I recover in a lawsuit?
  • I fell down stairs in New Jersey. Do I have a case?
  • I was walking on a sidewalk in Philadelphia, and I tripped and fell on an uneven sidewalk and seriously injured myself. What should I do if I am thinking of bringing a lawsuit?
  • I was injured in a fight in my neighborhood. Can I recover for my injuries?
  • I fell down stairs in Pennsylvania.  Do I have a case?
  • I was in a car accident caused by a drunk driver who got drunk at a friend's party.  Do I have a case against the person who threw the party?
  • I slipped on water or soda at a mall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Do I have a case?
  • I slipped and fell and suffered a serious injury. How do I know if I have a case? 
  • Can I talk to insurance adjusters about my Pennsylvania slip and fall claim, or should I wait for my Philadelphia personal injury lawyer before I proceed?
  • What is a "third party" premises liability claim in relation to a construction accident in Philadelphia?
  • How can slip and fall accidents involving the elderly be prevented?
  • Can my Philadelphia landlord be held liable for failing to repair or correct conditions that led to my injury?
  • What conditions can lead to a staircase fall in Philadelphia?
  • Are slip and fall claims handled differently depending on where they occur in Pennsylvania or New Jersey?
  • Do I have a Pennsylvania personal injury claim if I slip and fall at a private residence?
  • What qualifies as a "dangerous condition" in a Pennsylvania slip and fall accident?
  • What can threaten my Philadelphia slip and fall case?
  • What kind of damages can I pursue in a Pennsylvania slip and fall claim?
  • How should I approach my relationship with my Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer?
  • I slipped and fell while I was shopping in a store in Philadelphia, and broke my hip. Should I contact a Philadelphia slip and fall lawyer to file a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Claim?
  • What can I do to help my claim after a Philadelphia slip and fall?
  • Will my Pennsylvania slip and fall case require expert testimony?
  • How long do I have to file a Philadelphia slip and fall claim?
  • How do I know if a law firm in Philadelphia handles slip and fall cases?
  • What should I do after a slip and fall accident in PA?
  • When do I need a Pennsylvania premises liability lawyer?
  • I fell on an icy sidewalk. Do I have a case?

• Sports & Recreation Accidents
  • My child was injured at his rec team sports practice. Who would be liable for his injury?
  • I broke my ankle during a baseball game in Philadelphia when my foot got caught in a large hole covered by grass. Can I bring a lawsuit to recover for my bills and lost wages?
  • My son was hit in the head with a baseball during a baseball game and continued to play the rest of the game. He was wearing a helmet. An hour later, he began vomiting and is now in the hospital. I was told by the coaches that the helmet he wore was defective. Do I have a case against the helmet manufacturer?
  • I was injured at a sports facility in New Jersey and signed a waiver of liability. Will the waiver prevent me from recovering for my injuries?
  • Are players liable for injuries to other players in a sports game or practice?
  • Do I have legal recourse if a defective bicycle helmet caused my injuries from a mountain bike accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey to be worse than what might have otherwise been?
  • What are some of the chief risks for child injury on a public or private playground in Pennsylvania or New Jersey?
  • How might a bicycle defect lead to an accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey and what should I do after an accident that involved manufacturer defects?
  • My child attended a sports camp and was injured while at the camp. I signed a waiver of liability before my child joined the camp. What are my child's rights?

• Dog Bite Cases
  • My child was bitten by a dog in our apartment complex. Does he have a case?
  • My child was bitten by a dog and has scars. What happens in a dog bite case?
  • I was attacked by a tenant's dog.  Can the landlord be held liable for the attack?
  • I was attacked and bitten by a dog. What are my rights?
  • I live in an apartment complex. It is a "no dogs allowed" complex. One of my neighbors has had a dog in her apartment for several months. It's a very unfriendly dog and several neighbors have complained tomanagement, who did nothing. The dog bit my daughter. Do I have acase?
  • I was bitten by a dog which ran through "invisible fence" type of system that goes around the perimeter of my neighbor's yard. The dogwould usually run up to the edge of the lawn and stop because of an electric shock that the dog would get with the invisible fence. Myneighbor tells me that the fence was "on" and he cannot understand how or why the dog got passed it. Is there anything I can do even though the neighbor says that his fence was on?
  • I have two Dobermans which I bought from a well-known breeder/kennel.When they grew up, they were very sweet and friendly, but I could notcontrol them when I would walk them together, so I brought them back to the kennel for a 10 day obedience school. The dogs stayed at the kennel during this time. When I got the dogs back, they would growl at me and they seemed constantly angry. Then, one of the dogs attacked me verybadly when I made a routine correction, and he could have killed me. Ican tell that something was done during the training which changed thetemperament of my dogs and that this is what caused the attack. The people at the kennel deny that they did anything wrong, and they refuse to take any responsibility or to help me with the very large medical expenses which I have. Can you do anything for me?

• Motorcycle Accidents
  • Will my health insurance policy or paid sick leave from work limit my recovery for my Philadelphia motorcycle accident?
  • I was in a motorcycle accident in Philadelphia where a car made a left turn in front of me. Who is responsible?

• Personal Injury
  • What is an out-of-court settlement?

• General
  • Does the new Pennsylvania no texting while driving law apply when you are at a stop light or at a stop sign?
  • My husband was injured in a lawnmower accident. How will we pay his medical bills?
  • What if I wasn't in a Pennsylvania car accident but I sustained damage to my car?
  • I was injured in an accident and my medical bills were paid by my private health insurance company. If I decide to sue the party responsible for my accident and injuries, what happens to the payments made by my insurance company?
  • I was seriously injured in an accident. I have a million questions I need answered, and I am very worried about my future and who will care for my children. Will I be able to speak with an experienced,knowledgeable attorney if I contact your office?
  • My treating doctor has told me that I will need years of treatment for my injuries and probably will need additional surgical procedures years down the road. I do not know if I can return to work. I get my health insurance through my employer. How am I supposed to pay for these medical expenses in the future, and is there a way for me to get compensated for future medical expenses in a lawsuit now?
  • If I hire your law firm to represent me, who will work on my case?
  • How much time do I have to sue? How long will the case take before it is settled or goes to trial?

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Book / Report

• Teen Driving Summit: Educating Teens On How “2 SECONDS” Can Change Lives
• Financial Planning for personal injury settlement
• The Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Guide
• Joint Replacements in Personal Injury Litigation
• Divorce and the Personal Injury Case
• Personal Injury in Sports and Recreational Activities
• A Consumers Guide to Choosing a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney
• A Consumers Guide to Choosing a New Jersey Personal Injury Attorney
• The Pennsylvania & New Jersey Dog Bite Book
• The Use of Lay Witnesses in the Mild Traumatic Injury Case
• A Consumers Guide to Products Liability Litigation in Pennsylvania
• Car Accident Law Update--Distracted Driving, the New Drunk Driving

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