Philadelphia Personal Injury Blog
Posted on Feb 19, 2012 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
One man was seriously injured in a workplace accident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania last week. Initial reports show that the man was on a scaffold when it tipped over, dumping him onto the ground ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2012 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Lawmakers in Arizona joined several other states in banning texting while driving. While the law was initially met with some anger, lawmakers stated that it was necessary for the government to step in ...
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Posted on Feb 5, 2012 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Northampton police are investigating a single-car accident that took the life of a young man and injured several others. While the officers cannot release specific details about the accident, one ...
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Posted on Jan 29, 2012 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
News sources say that a young man known as B.R. is in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles. At this time, police are searching for the second vehicle that struck B.R. and then left ...
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Posted on Jan 22, 2012 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
According to news sources, two families recently learned that a major car accident took the lives of two teenagers as well as a 20-year-old boy. All three were riding in a vehicle that was involved in ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2012 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Rush hour traffic can be a real drag, especially when it involves a horrific car accident . Three people were hospitalized last week in southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after being involved in a ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Working undercover can be dangerous, but three police officers did not expect to be so badly hurt in a simple car accident . Three Philadelphia officers, two men and one woman, were brought to area ...
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Posted on Dec 29, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
While walking on train tracks is never a good idea, doing so while wearing headphones is certain to end in disaster. That is exactly what happened to a young man in Pennsylvania who was struck and ...
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Posted on Dec 22, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
A young woman not only fought for her life but is now fighting for the award money she deserves after a horrible bus accident. The now 22-year-old woman was struck by a school bus in 2007. She was ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Not all lawsuits are filed immediately after an accident occurs. In some cases, it can take months to years for attorneys to properly prepare a lawsuit. Such is the case for a woman that received ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
A doctor in Frederick County is at the center of a wrongful death lawsuit that claims he negligently took the life of one of his patients. The victim was told that he needed to have heart surgery done ...
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Posted on Dec 1, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
A woman who devoted her life to working for one county paid the ultimate price when she developed mesothelioma. When the long-time employee of Jackson County developed the cancer, doctors studied her ...
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Posted on Nov 24, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
After an accident it is vitally important to write down everything that you can remember about the incident. Taking diligent notes about what occurred and how it affected you will be an important part ...
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Posted on Nov 17, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
News sources say that an elderly man crashed through a store in Philadelphia lost week and lost his life. According to the police report, the 81-year-old man was driving in South Philadelphia when ...
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Posted on Nov 10, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Although you can never get back a loved one taken too early from you, the person/party responsible for the wrongful death can be held responsible in a court of law. When you believe that your loved ...
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Posted on Nov 3, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Sure, many people have been nipped by an unfriendly dog, but did you know that dog attacks can be serious, even fatal? After reading the statistics below, you will be amazed at just how prevalent dog ...
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Posted on Oct 27, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
In order to fight fraudulent claims, one city is stepping up its efforts to catch would-be scammers in action. According to the Philadelphia district attorney's office, there has been a serious ...
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Posted on Oct 20, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Nursing home negligence can be harder to spot than nursing home abuse . In cases of abuse your loved one might be scarred, bruised, or have an altered mental state. Neglect is often characterized by ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
News sources say that one truck driver's negligence took the life of a beloved Fort Washington man two years ago. Now, the driver of the truck is facing 10 to 16 months in jail for his role in the ...
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Posted on Oct 6, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
A pedestrian accident can happen to anyone, even when you are walking on the relative safety of a sidewalk. Such was the case of an older woman and a child last week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ...
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Posted on Sep 29, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Another big corporation is named in a slip and fall lawsuit after a woman injured herself at a fast food restaurant last year. The lawsuit states that the woman walked into the fast food restaurant, ...
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Posted on Sep 22, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Although summer is drawing to a close, you should still be cautious about the dangers that lurk around swimming pools. After reading these incredible statistics, you will want to take extra care of ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
A professional hockey player was injured in a bicycle accident last weekend, but thankfully, reports indicate he did not sustain any serious injuries . According to the player's general manager, ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
After being seriously injured in an accident involving an ambulance, one victim decided to take action by filing suit. The victim was driving in April 24, 2010 near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when her ...
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Posted on Sep 1, 2011 By Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
A community is shocked by the tragic auto accident that occurred at the hands of a man who had already caused one such fatal accident in the past. Police reports show that a man driving a school bus ...
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