Car Accidents
- Q: What should I do if the driver who caused my car accident doesn’t have insurance?
- Q: Why is the other driver’s insurance company treating my soft tissue injury like it never happened?
- Q: What items should I carry in my car to protect myself during severe Lancaster winter weather?
- Q: What are the laws in Pennsylvania regarding cell phone use or texting while driving?
- Q: My son was severely injured in a Harrisburg car crash. The police report referred to it as a tripped rollover accident. What does that mean?
- Q: What should I say to the insurance adjuster after my York County car crash?
- Q: How can I prevent my teen with ADHD from getting into a West Shore car accident?
- Q: Who pays for my car repairs when the accident is not my fault?
- Q: How can I keep my teen safe while driving?
- Q: What types of auto insurance might cover an accident that occurred when my car slid in a pile of wet leaves in the middle of the street and hit a telephone pole?
- Q: What does it mean to my personal injury claim if the driver who caused my Harrisburg car accident has been charged with a DUID?
- Q: Who To Contact After a Car Crash
- Q: What is negligence? I’ve seen the word used a lot on your website in relation to traffic accidents, but I don’t understand the concept.
- Q: How can I improve my chances of winning my auto accident case?
- Q: What are the signs that my tire is about to separate?
- Q: Should I stay off social media while I’m receiving workers’ compensation benefits?
- Q: Minimizing Distractions When Kids Are in The Car
- Q: What causes a Harrisburg rollover car accident?
- Q: My car was struck by another in a parking lot when I was Christmas shopping a year ago. Nobody was seriously hurt, but my car had a little damage. The other driver refused to give me his insurance information because he didn’t want his rates to go up and
- Q: Last month, a car struck me while I was jogging. I have been suffering intense pain in my side and lower back ever since. Is it okay for my legal rights if I seek treatment from a chiropractor rather than a physician?
- Q: What’s the law regarding cell phone use in Pennsylvania, and how does it apply to my personal injury lawsuit?
- Q: When can my child stop using a booster seat in Lancaster County?
- Q: I know the general protocol for most car accidents, but what should I do in a hit-and-run accident?
- Q: I was Hurt in an Accident by a Drugged Driver, What Can I Do?
- Q: I had internal injuries after my auto accident in Harrisburg. I tried handling everything myself with the people from the insurance companies, but they were rude and I just can’t do it alone. Once I hire an attorney, what happens next?
- Q: What should I take pictures of at the scene of my car accident?
- Q: If I settle my car accident case out of court, will I be paid right away?
- Q: Can I receive compensation for the seat belt injuries I sustained during my auto accident while in Lancaster?
- Q: How common are distracted driving accidents in Pennsylvania?
- Q: What should I do if I’m hurt in a car accident that is far from my home?
- Q: Passenger Deaths and Filing Wrongful Death Claims
- Q: This morning I received a citation for a number of offenses involving winter driving laws—can you clarify why that happened?
- Q: Is there any care I can give to my vehicle that could prevent a West Shore car crash?
- Q: What is the best way to protect my head, neck and back from serious injury in a Harrisburg rear-end collision?
- Q: My passenger and I were both injured when the car I was driving was struck by another car last summer. The young man driving the other car had his license for less than a year, and the police found him at fault. I believe we are going to settle this case
- Q: What should I do if I was in a car accident with a CAT bus?
- Q: What Should Be In a Car Emergency Kit?
- Q: Why should I buy life insurance?
- Q: Can I bring a wrongful death claim against a drugged driver who ran a red light and killed my husband?
- Q: Necessary to Replace Child Car Seat After Collision?
- Q: Do I really have to wear a seat belt? My granddad always used to say that a seat belt is death trap. He told me that if you’re going to collide with another car, it’s best if you can be thrown free to safety before the cars crash and explode. Is that righ
- Q: Is Limited Tort Insurance a Good Deal?
- Q: I keep reading that if I file my own Pennsylvania car accident claim, I’ll be outmatched by the insurance adjuster and her legal team. Is this true?
- Q: What can I do if I don’t think the insurance company is offering me enough money for injuries I received in a Harrisburg car crash?
- Q: Should pregnant women disable airbags and take off their seat belts to avoid hurting their belly in a car accident?
- Q: Are car airbags safe for expectant mothers in a Harrisburg car crash?
- Q: What Are The Most Common Times For Car Accidents To Occur?
- Q: Does My Auto Insurance Cover Damage Caused By Potholes?
- Q: My teenage son was involved in a car crash on I-81 last night. He’s been driving under a junior driver’s license for five months. He had another teen passenger in the car with him. My son and his girlfriend had minor injuries, and there was extensive dama
- Q: What is the Pennsylvania Yellow DOT Program?
- Q: I’m an avid runner. It’s great for fitness, and I really enjoy morning and evening runs now that summer is here. But I’m concerned about being hit by a car while I run. What can I do to reduce my risks of a pedestrian accident in Pennsylvania?
- Q: I broke my hip in a serious Harrisburg car wreck. Why is a femoral neck fracture so hard to treat?
- Q: With tax season approaching, should I expect to pay taxes on my auto accident settlement?
Workers' Compensation
- Q: I got a letter from the insurance company setting me up for an Independent Psychiatric Examination. What does this mean? What should I expect?
- Q: What are common workplace injuries of which I should be aware?
- Q: Can I sue my boss because I was injured while on the job?
- Q: What exactly does workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania cover?
- Q: I left my job to begin my own company as an independent contractor – am I required to carry workers’ compensation insurance?
- Q: How much will a loss of limb injury cost me, and will be able to receive workers’ compensation to help cover the costs?
- Q: Asthma Attacks Due to Workplace Conditions
- Q: I’m on workers’ comp. Can the Insurance company conduct surveillance on me?
- Q: I’ve received a notice that I have to report for an IRE? What is an IRE? Will this affect my WC Benefits?
- Q: I’m a seasonal employee at a local airport, and I was recently hurt at work. Am I still eligible to receive workers’ compensation benefits?
- Q: My husband was killed in a workplace accident – will I be able to receive some form or compensation?
- Q: If I die on the job, could my family receive workers’ compensation benefits?
- Q: Employers Hostile To Workers Comp Claimants
- Q: I work for a demolition company in Pennsylvania. About a year ago, I was severely injured on a job site when a collapsing masonry wall struck me in the head and upper back. I still am not able to return to work. How can a Harrisburg workers’ compensation
- Q: Chemical Exposure at Work – Can I Claim Workers Comp?
- Q: I have been asked whether I will accept a “compromise and release” agreement for my Pennsylvania workers’ compensation claim. Can you tell me what that is?
- Q: I was hurt at work. Why was my workers’ compensation claim denied?
- Q: My ring finger was amputated in a work-related accident in Harrisburg. I am still unable to work, but the insurance company plans to stop paying the workers’ compensation healing benefit and start my specific loss benefit. Can it do that?
- Q: What kind of back injury makes me eligible for workers’ compensation?
- Q: Do I need to file a workers’ compensation claim now or should I wait until I know more about my injuries?
- Q: How do I comply with Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation Act?
- Q: What kinds of treatments are given for Carlisle workers’ compensation shoulder injuries?
- Q: How do I know if I am covered for Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation?
- Q: What body part injuries are covered by the specific loss benefit under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law?
- Q: What is the weekly Pennsylvania workers’ compensation benefit rate for partial disability?
- Q: I work for a roofer. When I fell off a ladder a few weeks ago, my boss said I couldn’t file a claim for benefits because I work part-time and I was notified when hired that the job might be dangerous. Now the medical bills for my broken ribs are coming du
- Q: My husband was killed in a work-related accident in Carlisle and my family is eligible for a Pennsylvania workers’ compensation death benefit. How will those benefits be paid?
- Q: I Keep Hearing About Exclusive Remedy—What Does It Mean?
- Q: I know my shoulder injury is because of my job, but I can’t remember exactly when it happened. Can I still file a West Shore workers’ comp claim?
- Q: What does Carlisle workers’ comp cover for construction workers?
- Q: I was a subcontractor installing drywall in a new building when I tripped over a cable left by the electrical contractor. I fell out of a second-story window, fractured my jaw and shoulder—and lost three teeth. I feel embarrassed about the whole thing. Wi
- Q: I work for a restaurant chain that operates in several states. The corporate home office is chartered in Delaware. A few weeks ago I suffered a severe burn on the job in Pennsylvania. Which state’s workers’ compensation program is supposed to cover my acc
- Q: I was hurt at work. I know I have to report my injury but to whom must I report it and what should I say?
- Q: I work in an office in Lancaster County. Our building is being enlarged by adding an additional wing, and that means there are lots of construction workers getting in the way of people just trying to do their jobs. About ten days ago, a heating and air co
- Q: What are the symptoms of repetitive stress injuries?
- Q: Will filing for workers’ compensation open the floodgates for a battle with my employer?
- Q: My employer and the insurance company are really pressuring me not to pursue my case after I hurt my back while lifting heavy objects at work. Can I really be fired for filing a workers’ compensation claim in Pennsylvania?
- Q: The doctors say I probably need surgery for my workplace back injury. I know this type of surgery can be very expensive. Will workers’ compensation in Pennsylvania cover the cost?
- Q: Collecting Unemployment and Workers’ Comp Together
- Q: What are my options to get my case reconsidered—and can I get help—if my boss has rejected my workers’ compensation claim?
- Q: Can I file a workers’ compensation claim for carpal tunnel syndrome?
- Q: My job as a nurse’s assistant requires me to help lift and move patients. Recently I experienced acute back pain while working. My supervisor told me it’s my own fault for not following hospital safe lifting protocols. Does this mean I don’t get workers’
- Q: I developed a stress fracture in my foot from running, but dropped a box on it at work which caused it to become an acute fracture—can I still collect workers’ compensation benefits?
- Q: I was seriously hurt by a chemical burn at work. How can I determine whether my employer has to cover my medical care under Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation law, or if I need to file a third-party claim?
- Q: When do Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation payments for lost wages start?
- Q: I was involved in an auto accident while working. Am I entitled to workers’ compensation benefits or do I sue the other driver?
- Q: What is a lump sum settlement?
- Q: How can I prevent back injuries at home and work?
- Q: I was injured on the job at my Pennsylvania workplace. What should I do?
Defective Products & Medical Devices
- Q: How can I tell if my vascular access port is working well and I am getting enough dialysis at my Carlisle kidney dialysis center?
- Q: What are the signs and symptoms of chronic kidney disease?
- Q: I suffered fairly severe facial injuries when my car’s airbag deployed in a collision. Could my airbag have been defective?
- Q: What is the difference between acute kidney failure and chronic kidney failure?
- Q: How Can Auto Recalls Affect Me?
Nursing Home Negligence & Abuse
- Q: What are some things to look for when selecting a nursing home?
- Q: I have reason to believe that the nursing home where my mother lives has been using medication and physical restraints to keep her and other patients under control. Should I call the police? Or should I contact an attorney?
- Q: My Dad, who suffers from dementia, wandered away from his central Pennsylvania residential facility last month. He was missing for about 12 hours. Fortunately, he has no lasting problems from the experience. Does the nursing home owe him compensation?
- Q: How Can I Recognize a Dangerous Nursing Home?
- Q: Do I Need a Nursing Home? Are There Other Options?
- Q: My grandma died of neglect in a Pennsylvania nursing home recently. A representative for the nursing home told us we would be wasting our time suing them, because any damages we won would just go to pay back Medicaid. Is this true?
- Q: What is a Good Way to Select a Nursing Home?