“Independent” Medical Examinations? Only In Name…
Anybody who has ever been in the workers' compensation system has heard the phrase "independent medical examination," or "IME." An IME is an examination requested by an insurance company to be performed on an injured worker by a doctor who…
Read MoreDo Pennsylvania Laws Protect Dog Owners from Dog Bite Liability?
Unless a dog owner or bite victim accepts responsibility for a dog bite, issues of liability can end up in the Pennsylvania courts. Determining whose negligence caused a bite begins with investigation on the part of the appropriate state or…
Read MoreFrom a Dog’s Point of View, You May be the Attacker
Pennsylvania’s strict dog bite liability law holds owners responsible in most dog bite cases. But winning a legal battle is of little comfort when you or your child must live with a permanent visible scar or other condition caused by…
Read MoreDeath Rate from Large-Truck Accidents Continues to Rise
Despite measures to reduce the number of fatalities from large-truck accidents in the United States, the highway death toll continues to rise. In Pennsylvania there were 166 fatalities involving large trucks in 2012, an increase from 2011. These increases come…
Read MoreCloudy with a Chance of an Accident?
Weather and inclement conditions often underlie accidents. Commonly, poor weather leads to driving conditions that increase risk of fender-benders and serious automobile accidents in Pennsylvania. Cold weather also increases hazards, including the following: Residential fire — Candles left burning and…
Read MoreDog Bites: When Man’s Best Friend Attacks
With ownership of an animal comes responsibility for its actions. Recently, pit bull-mix dogs have gained notoriety for their serious and sometimes fatal attacks on young and old across the nation. On December 30, 2013, three people were attacked by…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Complexity of Truck Accident Claims
Our law firm helps clients and families injured in traffic and other accidents. Much of the time, personal injury actions settle outside of the courtroom. Sometimes they do not. With complicated matters, such as in a collision involving a truck…
Read MoreTwo Trucks and a Death
Traffic accidents involving large trucks are almost always serious. On a snow-blanketed highway last January 23, 4:27 AM, a 58-year old driver was at the wheel of a tractor-trailer northbound on Route 222 when his truck collided with another sending…
Read MoreWho Has a Duty of Care? Premises Liability in Pennsylvania
An injury sustained on your property may result in a number of financial and legal repercussions. If you are a property owner, having at least a basic understanding of premises liability can help you prepare for and potentially avoid an…
Read MoreYour Medical Providers Are Your Choice, Not Your Employer’s
Today's article focuses on the medical treatment rights of an employee immediately after sustaining a work injury. Countless times, when I meet with an injured worker and ask where they first sought medical treatment following their injury, they tell me…
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