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In Pennsylvania you are given the option of choosing what is called “limited tort” or choosing “full tort” coverage. The insurance companies offer you a small discount on your premium if you choose limited tort. However, they probably never explained to you the consequences of that potentially fa...

How do you find out who in your local community is the best lawyer for your case? I believe that there are certain questions to ask that will lead you to the best person for your case – no matter what kind of claim you have. This selection process may involve some time on your part. However, that...

If you are reasonable and honest with the insurance company you will get a reasonable settlement proposal from them. When you are in an accident and the insurance company asks you for a recorded statement, you must give them a recorded statement or they won't settle with you. The insurance...

Selecting an attorney to represent you is a critical, but challenging task. The decision certainly should not be made on the basis of advertising alone. The Yellow Pages and television are filled with ads, all of which say basically the same thing. You should not hire an attorney based solely upo...

The breed of the dog in and of itself is not enough to establish vicious propensity of the dog.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have done research on the various breeds.  About twenty-five breeds of dogs were involved in 238 fatal dog bites, according to a twenty year study ...

It now appears that victim may have an easier avenue of recovery against a non owner who is caring for the dog at the time of the bite.  Even though a person is not the owner of a vicious dog, he may be liable to others by knowingly keeping a dog on his property after knowledge of its viciousness...

No.  Not right.  This is one of the most common misconceptions in Pennsylvania law regarding dog bites.  I have had seasoned veteran lawyers call to confirm this with me and have had clients come to me after being incorrectly advised by a lawyer that they don't have a case because this was the fi...

Lawyers say that they handle “personal injury cases” or “accident cases” or “wrongful death cases,” but what are these types of cases exactly? A personal injury, automobile accident, or wrongful death case is any type of claim where a person has been injured or killed due to someone else's carel...

I know the arguments the insurance companies will make in your case – and so should you – even before you file your claim. When you were injured you did not realize it, but you had entered a “war zone.” The insurance industry has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to inflame and enrage the pub...

Dog bites can be devastating. Like most people, I view our dogs as part of the family. Our dogs are well socialized. Unfortunately, in our office, we often see the devastating consequences that can result from dog bites. We've seen injuries ranging from scars which our clients will bear on the...

If you can answer “yes” to these six questions, we may be the Pennsylvania personal injury firm for you. 1. Is there visible property damage to your car? 2. Was the accident someone else's fault? 3. Did you get prompt medical attention after the accident? 4. Have you followed the recommended cour...

You need good, solid information before hiring an attorney or dealing with the insurance company. As I will point out later, not every case needs a lawyer! I generally believe, however, that you should have this very important information right now, for free, before you are pressured by an insura...

Seek treatment immediately. The best thing you can do after a dog bite is to seek medical treatment and follow your doctor's orders. Notify authorities. If you have been bitten, contact the police or county dog warden so that the appropriate reports can be made. Also, all bites are required...