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Slipping and falling can be a jarring and stressful experience, but the first steps you take after your accident are important for getting appropriate compensation. If you choose to file a slip and fall lawsuit, you must prove the property owner is liable. The core basis of proving liability is...

According to the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute, bicycle fatalities increased by 12.2 percent in 2015 from the previous year. However, bicycle accidents overall were down by 10 percent. In Pennsylvania, there were 16 deaths and 1,268 injuries in 2015. Although these numbers may seem small, many of these accidents could...

Does your job require you to use a ladder in the normal course of your daily duties? If so, you are not alone. For many people in Pennsylvania, the use of a ladder is integral to the nature of their work. If you are in this category, you will want...

If you get a little nervous when you notice a big rig in the next lane, you are not alone. Large trucks present some specific risks for passenger vehicles near them due to their large size, extensive blind spots and lack of maneuverability. Avoiding these common mistakes can help you...

Are you or your partner pregnant and expecting a baby in Pennsylvania? Have you had a child and maybe now are wondering why that baby has not met certain developmental milestones? These are just some of the situations in which you should make sure you are educated about some of...

When you see a doctor, whether for a routine check-up or a specific complaint, you tend to trust that professional's medical knowledge. However, doctors do make mistakes, and diagnostic or treatment errors can have a devastating impact on a person's life. Medical error is among the the leading causes of...

Every day, people in Pennsylvania fall prey to conditions that cause them to slip, fall and injure themselves. These injuries often range from minor scrapes and bruises to broken bones, severe trauma and in some cases, death. Slip-and-fall accidents can occur anywhere the conditions are right. Common places for them...

It happens all too often. A driver is cruising down the road, completely confident about making it the last 30 miles to his destination before taking a break. Suddenly, he is waking up to the car spinning or hitting something and causing an accident. In the best situations, a harsh...

There are many ways to avoid driving drunk. Using public transportation or calling a cab are two common ways, although many rely on a designated driver to get home. Originally, the idea was that the designated driver would stay sober, not drinking at all. But over the years, it seems...

Odds are, you place a lot of trust in your doctor. Such medical professionals are highly educated, and they also undergo significant training before they are permitted to practice medicine. The very nature of the doctor-patient relationship is based largely on trust, but even doctors are prone to the occasional...