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Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Requirements

Jun 1, 2022

Before a motor vehicle owner is allowed to register a car or operate it on public roads, he or she must obtain mandatory insurance coverage. Pennsylvania has a complicated insurance system and is one of only 12 no-fault car accident states in the country. Working with a Pittsburgh car accident lawyer can help you understand how Pennsylvania’s auto insurance laws work can assist you through the process of what to do after a car accident...

Lawrence County jury awards $1.6 Million in medical malpractice case

May 21, 2022

On May 12, 2022, New Castle personal injury attorneys Dallas Hartman and Patrick Sullivan secured a $1.6 million verdict against William Gilleland, Jr., M.D., in a medical malpractice trial. After a week long trial in Lawrence County presided over by The Honorable J. Craig Cox of The Common Pleas Court, the jury ruled that Dr. Gilleland violated his duty of care. The jury awarded $1,000,000.00 for past pain, suffering, and disfigurement and $600,000.00 for future...

Can I Sue for Nerve Damage Caused During Surgery?

May 17, 2022

Undergoing surgery always comes with the risk of complications. If you find out that you suffered nerve damage during an operation or procedure, however, there is a chance that it was caused by medical malpractice. Nerve damage is a type of surgical error that is often preventable with an appropriate amount of care by the surgeon and surgical assistants. If a case of nerve damage constitutes medical malpractice, you have the right to file a...

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Statute of Limitations

May 17, 2022

If you suffer an injury or illness at work in Pennsylvania, you can file a workers’ compensation claim to pursue financial benefits if you are a qualifying worker. This type of claim does not require you to prove that someone else is at fault for your injury to receive a settlement check. However, you must comply with all of Pennsylvania’s workers’ comp laws to have a valid claim. This includes the statute of limitations. What...

Is Pennsylvania a No-Fault State?

Mar 29, 2022

If you get into a car accident in Pennsylvania, a key question will be, “Who pays for the damage?” While each case is unique, determining financial responsibility (liability) for an automobile accident depends largely on the insurance law in the state where the crash takes place. Pennsylvania is a choice no-fault state, meaning that drivers have the option to choose between fault and no-fault insurance. Fault vs. No-Fault Insurance States The two main types of...

Statute of Limitations for a Workers’ Compensation Claim

Mar 17, 2022

If you get injured at work, you may be eligible for financial relief through Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system. This is a no-fault system, meaning you do not have to prove that your employer or a coworker caused your accident. You will qualify for benefits as long as you can show that your injury occurred in the course and scope of your employment. You may lose your chance to recover compensation, however, if you miss the...

How Long Does a Workers’ Compensation Claim Take?

Feb 17, 2022

If you get injured while at work in Pennsylvania or Ohio, you have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim for financial benefits. Every company in these states is required to carry workers’ comp insurance. How long it takes your claim to be processed and turn into a settlement check will depend on the case. You may be able to take steps to speed up the recovery process, such as hiring a Pittsburgh workers’...

Proving Causation in a Pittsburgh Personal Injury Case

Jan 17, 2022

In Pennsylvania, if someone else gives you an injury by being negligent, that person or party may be financially responsible (liable) for your related expenses. Negligence is a common doctrine used in personal injury law. It means that someone has failed to use proper care. Negligence consists of four central elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation and damages. The third element, causation, is often the most difficult to prove. What Is Causation In...

Pennsylvania Red Light Laws

Dec 31, 2021

Traffic control signals are imperative for organizing the flow of traffic and preventing collisions. Running a red light can lead to a catastrophic intersection accident, such as a T-bone collision. In Pennsylvania, the law is clear in requiring motorists to come to complete stops at red traffic lights. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh attorneys specializing in injury cases have seen not all drivers understand or obey the law – resulting in devastating car accidents. Who Has to Stop...

What Is the Most Common Cause of Spinal Cord Accidents?

Nov 18, 2021

Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst injuries associated with accidents. A spinal cord injury can permanently affect a victim, causing complications such as paralysis. The spinal cord can sustain devastating damage in many different types of accidents. Most injuries to the spine are preventable and connected to negligence, however. The most common cause of spinal cord injuries is motor vehicle accidents. If you believe you or a loved one has a spinal cord...