Over 100 “5 Star Reviews”Why even have more than the state minimum Insurance auto coverage?
Many people have asked me over the years why they should even have more than the state minimum for auto insurance coverage. After all what usually happens is if you are totally at fault and someone is massively injured, they often just take your Insurance limits and move on. Why is that? Well the answer […]
Here Are 3 Advantages To A DPW Lien In Your Injury Settlement..
Huh? Is there a positive effect of having DPW/welfare involved in your injury case? If the Pennsylvania Department of Humans Services/Welfare (better known as the DPW) is involved in your case it is not necessarily a bad thing. Why? Well the bad news is that legally you are required to reimburse DPW for any liens, […]
3 Easy to Understand Ways To Help You With Your Wrongful Death Case..
Everyone understands the Wrongful Death of a loved one is a living nightmare. You are entitled to seek $$ damages for your loss. So what? But that sadly is the ONLY thing the law can give you for your tragic loss. $. Some people are naturally offended by this, but tragically it is true. $ is […]
What To NEVER Do When Trying To Settle Your Injury Case..
Reading the book Never Split the Difference for use in my injury practice. Why the title? Why should you NEVER in injury case negotiations say let’s split the difference? Well the answer is because it may cost your client $. On the other hand you may be able to squeeze out a bit more $ […]
NEW Law On Medical Malpractice Informed Consent…
Medical malpractice and informed consent:Is the surgeon himself* required to get the patient’s informed consent or can the surgeon use his* staff to get the patient’s written consent? Anyone who’s ever been set to undergo surgery knows the drill. Just before you are about to get your anesthetic someone comes in to your hospital room with […]
3 Types Of Damages For Wrongful Death Compensation $$
What Kinds of Damages Can You Recover by Filing a Successful Wrongful Death Claim? August 31, 2017 Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh What Kinds of Damages Can You Recover by Filing a Successful Wrongful Death Claim?, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The unanticipated loss of a loved one is always emotionally devastating. If you relied on the deceased for financial […]
NEW DUI LAW in PA. Goes Into Effect IMMEDIATELY…
DUI offenders: New law in Pennsylvania and ignition interlock devices. There were 10,256 alcohol related crashes in Pennsylvania according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation last year. Everyone agrees that is way too many accidents related to alcohol abuse. The question then becomes how do you try to make the roads safer for drivers? In […]
Think Your Facebook Posts Are Safe in an Injury Case? NOT!
Court considers Facebook Post’s Impact on Discovery Rule From The Legal Intelligencer The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to take up the appeal of a woman who sued her doctor over an alleged misdiagnosis of her Lyme disease as multiple sclerosis. The woman’s case had been tossed out partly because of Facebook posts indicating she […]
What Are The 4 Parts Needed To Get $$ For Your Wrongful Death Claim?
The 4 Elements You Must Prove in Order to File a Successful Wrongful Death Claim August 8, 2017 Downtown Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh If you lost a loved one to medical malpractice or a preventable accident someone else caused, you may be able to recover compensation for the loss by filing a wrongful death claim. Although no […]
Can Police Draw Blood From An Unconscious Drunk Driver?
Okay legal eagles let’s see if you get this one right from last week’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision. A guy drinks himself into unconsciousness and is found by the police behind the wheel passed out. The police want to draw blood from him to determine his level of alcohol. Time is of the essence since […]