It is critical to look at your homeowner's or renter's insurance to determine whether you have enough coverage to protect your assets if your dog should bite someone. If you or a loved one are bitten or attacked by a dog, there are specific factors to evaluate to determine whether there is a valid claim and how to proceed.
May is National Bike Safety Month. There are a number of important ways you can remain safe biking on the roadways but if you are in a bike accident, call Worthington Law Group for a free review of your case.
Dog bite injuries are far from uncommon even though a lot can be done to prevent them. Dog Bite Statistics: Each year, April has a dog bite prevention week to raise awareness of dog bite situations and how to prevent them. The American Veterinary Medical Association (“AVMA”) has some startling...
If you have been in a bike accident and have suffered serious injuries you need an experienced lawyer to represent you.
There has been a surge of motor vehicle accidents in Philadelphia during the pandemic due to reckless driving.
Many factors go into determining what your case is actually worth.
If you are involved in a car crash in Montgomery County, we can help you recover damages for your injuries.
Dog bites cause serious injuries and may trigger a dog being labeled a "dangerous dog," subject to restrictions such as fencing, signage, and muzzling.
Rather than reduce the protection of your car insurance coverage to save money, be sure to protect yourself and your family by being fully insured.
If you are the victim of a drunk driver, our deep experience in representing victims of drunk drivers means we can help you get what you deserve.
Ten safety tips to prevent car crashes in ice and snow.
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The dispatcher was chatting amiably with our driver, whom he had known for years. The driver had filled the belly of his tanker truck with a load of aviation fuel and was making his way north up the Florida interstate. The interstate crossing the flatlands of central Florida, had a generous, gras...
Road Rage Incidents are causing more accidents these days, in part, due to stress of our times. These are a few steps to take to protect yourself if a road rage incident causes you to be in an accident.
Philadelphia's Pedestrian Deaths In 2018, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that there were 6,283 pedestrians killed in vehicle crashes. According to the Centers for Disease Control “[m]ost pedestrian deaths occur in urban areas, at non-intersection locations, and at n...
Heatstroke in Infants due to Soaring Hot Car Temps There is perhaps no sadder job as a lawyer than to handle a “wrongful death” claim. In a wrongful death case, someone has died, likely due to the negligence or recklessness of another person. The most heartbreaking type of this case involves th...
Is your dog overly protective of your home and family? Does your dog lunge at folks who come to your door? Are you afraid that your dog may not just bark, but might even bite? This can be a very costly bad habit. Personal injury claims due to dog bites can range from $26,000 to more than $500...
Car accidents can be scary and painful too if you are injured. If you can, however, take lots of pictures of the accident scene so you will have an accurate portrayal of exactly what happened in the months to come. If you are too injured to do so, enlist the help of another passenger or witness...
If you are anything like me, you are a dog lover from way back! Much as we love our mutts, however, some dogs are downright dangerous. While some breeds have an undeserved bad rap, dog bite cases can arise with any breed. Last week alone saw two fatalities from dog attacks. In one, the family...
Car Accident Injuries? Seek Medical and Legal Help ASAP! If you are injured in a car accident during this coronavirus stay-at-home era, you may wonder what to do for medical care in case of an accident. The short answer is: seek medical care immediately! Two reasons dictate seeking medical at...
Pedestrian/Auto Accidents are on the Increase Pedestrian accidents are on the rise in the US. More than 6,590 Americans were killed in pedestrian/auto accidents in 2019, according to the Governors Highway Safety Association – a 5% increase over 2018. Over a ten-year period ending in 2018, pedes...
Sandra Worthington, a personal injury lawyer in PA for 35 years, has published a helpful handbook in plain English explaining the medical and legal aspects of traumatic brain injury. If you or a loved one wants to understand more about brain injuries, email [email protected] with y...
Pedestrian Deaths On The Rise According to research done on behalf of the Governors Highway Safety Association which represents the state highway safety offices, pedestrian deaths have risen faster than motorist fatalities and are up to 6000 total last year. Why are there more pedestrian deaths i...
If you have been in a car accident or truck accident due to icy conditions, the insurance company is not going to give you a break because you lost control on an icy patch you couldn't see. You have to maintain sufficient distance from the car in front of you to avoid colliding whether it is icy ...
Dog Bite Fatalities in 2015 from Shelter or Rescue Dogs According to DogsBite.org, a national dog bite victim's group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks, in 2015 9% (constituting 3 fatal attacks) were caused by dogs re-homed by shelters or rescues. The state of Texas led all states in leth...
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