Pedestrians are at a distinct disadvantage anytime they cross a street or highway, whether they are crossing in a marked crosswalk or the middle of a block. Unfortunately, some drivers do not stop for pedestrians regardless of where they are crossing. This apparently is what happened recently in a car accident in Upper Chichester. According to the […]
Semi-truck accidents can be more devastating than other accidents involving smaller vehicles. The reasons are obvious – commercial trucks can weigh thousands of pounds, and that much weight traveling at high speeds creates a highly destructive force. Philadelphia residents who have been involved in such accidents are likely aware of just how devastating these accidents […]
We have previously written about the use of therapy dogs in court. For victims of sexual abuse – especially child victims – a trained canine companion can provide much-needed comfort and a sense of stability during what is often a traumatic experience. Therapy dogs are coming into wider use in courtrooms here in Pennsylvania and […]
Imagine you are driving on one of the many major freeways in Philadelphia during heavy traffic. You’re trying to watch out for other vehicles when suddenly you collide with another motorist who was just zipping around cars in a rather reckless manner. You and the other driver pull over. But before you can exchange insurance […]
Many Pennsylvanians rely on their cars on a daily basis. Whether commuting into Philadelphia for work, taking their children to school, or traveling to see family, they depend on their vehicles to provide safe and reliable transportation. Unfortunately, however, sometimes vehicles are not as safe as consumers may believe. As this blog reported in a previous […]
It is commonly known that early detection of cancer is important for the treatment of cancer. The possibility of surviving certain cancers, including colon cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer and cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer, are better when the cancer is detected early on. In general, medical patients expect and trust […]
Using arbitration instead of litigation sounds like a good idea on the surface. After all, isn’t it best to resolve nursing home abuse cases as quickly and quietly as possible? Some people don’t believe so. In fact, 34 senators and attorneys general nationwide have banded together in an attempt to ban pre-dispute arbitration agreements from […]
Consumers enjoy a number of protections from automotive defects. The Takata airbag recall has already included 23 million airbags, however, regulators recently indicated that the airbag recall could potentially grow larger. The Takata airbag recall is currently considered the largest United States auto recall in automotive history. The recall has already impacted nearly 20 million […]
Nursing home facilities provide an essential service for the elderly population, and a service that, according to some predictions, around half of Americans age 65 and older will make use of at some point in their lives. Because most people have to deal with skilled nursing home care at some point, either for a loved […]
It may be alarming to some residents of the Lehigh Valley to learn that, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were close to 1,300 traffic accident related deaths in Pennsylvania during 2011 involving cars, trucks and motorcycles. When the physical, emotional and financial cost of the NHTSA statistic is considered, the […]
