Attorney Client Privileges
Attorney-client privilege is a legal term that refers to the protection of certain information shared between the client and his or her attorney. This information is generally shared so that the client can seek proper guidance on how to best proceed with their case. It also ensures that an attorney does not have to testify against their client. This privilege is put in place to protect the client and not the attorney, and in most…
Parking Lot Trip And Fall
According to the National Floor Safety Institute, about 1 million people make a trip to the emergency room annually due to slip, trip and fall accidents. These falls can occur around the injured person’s own home, on a public sidewalk, in a store, in a restaurant, in a municipal building, in parking lots and more. In addition, almost 80% of slip and trip accidents that occur annually occur in parking lots and on sidewalks due…
Tripping On A Broken Sidewalk
If you were injured after tripping on a broken sidewalk you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries that you incurred from the fall. You need to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney right away to find out if you have a case. The first step for the attorney is to determine who is liable. Determining liability can be tough in slip and trip cases, which is why when you need an attorney to…
Potholes Trip And Fall
Potholes can sometimes pop up out of nowhere but they really seem to pop up following periods where there has been a lot of rainfall and following winter as snow and ice begin to melt. They are also prevalent following extreme fluctuating changes in temperature. Extreme heat and extreme cold can also lead to potholes. Potholes can be deadly for motorists and pedestrians. They also have the ability to damage a vehicle’s tires and alignment….
Fatal Elderly Persons Slip And Fall
Slipping and falling is a common thing that happens to many of us. If we’re in tip top shape, we can always pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off. However, falling and slipping are not always harmless for everyone. A small slip could prove to be fatal for an elderly person. Research has shown that more than a third of older Americans fall each year. Of these, more than 10,000 do not survive the fall….
Slip & Fall Injuries On Construction Sites
There are thousands of men and women working in the construction industry in Philadelphia. New buildings, housing construction, and repairs to existing structures are more than enough to keep these employees busy. These projects, however, also create hazardous conditions that result in severe injuries to those unlucky enough to become a victim. One of the most common accidents to occur on a construction site is a slip and fall. Common Hazards Despite the research and…
Falsifying A Fall Is Costly Fraud
In the United States, fake insurance claims cost Americans tens of billions of dollars a year. Those who follow the trends think that the poor economy is at least partly to blame for all of the false claims and attempted scams. As a result, insurance companies have begun to pay close attention to claims of accidents and injury. A Recent False Claim Ring Bust Very recently insurers and law officials worked together to break up…
Personal Injury Case: When An Unsupervised Child Falls At A Daycare
When it comes to our children, we work hard to provide them nutritional meals, a safe place to live, and high quality daycare. Unfortunately, many of our children experience tumbles and falls throughout the course of day as they learn to walk and play their way through the day. Most parents expect their children to fall down and get right back up. After all, that’s part of childhood. However, when children left in a daycare…
Slip Or Trip On A Staircase In A Rental Home
Legally, landlords are required to maintain their rental housing in good condition to protect their tenants as well guests of the tenant. When an accident occurs on the premises, particularly on a staircase, injuries can be quite severe and may include a visit to hospital or other medical provider. If you feel that you have been injured due to negligence by the landlord, you should consider filing a slip and fall or trip and fall…
Differences Between Slip and Fall and Trip and Fall Personal Injury Lawsuit
Personal injuries happen for many different reasons. Sometimes people aren’t paying attention to their surroundings, they are injured due to the actions of someone else, or the building or property that they are walking on is not properly maintained and a slip or trip results in a damaging fall. While slip and fall and trip and fall personal injuries seem very similar, there are subtle but important differences. If a slip and fall case is…
Plant Store Slip & Fall
Everyone loves a plant store. In the spring and summer it is wonderful to wander the aisles full of sweet smelling blooms and bushy green foliage, just enjoying all of the natural beauty. In the cold of winter, when nothing grows out of doors, a plant store can provide a little natural therapy and relief from the barren landscape. Unfortunately, all of these joys are not without a few risks. Dangerous Slippery Surfaces Plants require soil…
Wet Floor Signs: What is the Liability?
Businesses and establishments have a legal and ethical responsibility to do “due diligence” to protect their customers and visitors from injury or harm. This does not mean that they have to watch people every minute and warn them of any impending dangers. But what is the responsibility of a business or public entity regarding such issues? In a nutshell, public establishments have the trust of the public in general, so they are responsible for the…
Slip And Trip In A Rental Home
Renting a home has become very attractive in today’s economy, especially when many families don’t want to deal with the hassles of a mortgage and being responsible for their own home repairs. Finding an apartment or duplex that fits your needs usually means you gain access to a maintenance crew as well. However, inviting workers in to complete some much needed repairs could compromise the safety of the home. Slips and trips injure thousands of…
Slip And Fall Large Home Improvement Store Settlements
Wet floors, clutter and disorganization are accidents waiting to happen. When referring to large, busy and crowded warehouse like stores who stack their inventory a mile high the likelihood increases exponentially. Between debris and improperly stacked packages and with winter slush added to the mix, these places have a huge liability on their hands. If we look at some of the accidents that such large home improvement stores have either settled or seen judgments in…
Slip Fall Expert Witnesses
What’s An Expert Witness? What is a “slip and fall” expert witness? And what is their role in cases involving a “slip and fall injury?” These expert witnesses are often called upon in such cases to validate the claim for compensatory damages and bodily injury, so they are of great significance in winning these types of cases. They must have certain qualifications in order to help your case. This is what makes them “expert” witnesses….
Slip & Fall Fraud Charges
What is a “slip and fall” fraud charge? And what are the consequences of this? “Fraud,” by law is intentionally giving information that you know to be false, or intentionally collecting monies from insurance companies or through other means, for which you are not entitled. A Case Of Simple Fraud Some instances of simple fraud involve things such as “worker’s compensation fraud,”health insurance fraud,” or unemployment fraud. All of these types of fraud are very…
Slip and Fall in a Restaurant
Going out to eat in your favorite restaurant or at any restaurant should not result in serious injury, but sadly, there are often times when patrons slip and fall due to the negligence of the restaurant owner or employees. An injury which results from a slip and fall accident in a restaurant falls into the personal injury claim category of “premises liability.” In order to determine whether or not the restaurant owner’s negligence resulted in…
Slip & Fall Accident In An Elevator
When you slip and fall, it can be a devastating and embarrassing ordeal. You can end up injuring yourself, both immediately and long-term, and that can lead to extended time off work or other activities, as well as tie you down when you have to consider both rehabilitation and recovery time from those injuries. As distressful as all of that may be, the worst part about a slip and fall is when it simply isn’t…
Dangers Of Melting Ice And Snow In Philly
A Host Of Problems Winter arrived about a month ago and with the arrival of winter also comes the arrival of extremely cold harsh temperatures, snow and ice. The dangers of melting ice and snow in Philly are many, but this becomes a particularly dangerous problem when individuals are caught off guard due to fluctuating temperatures and weather patterns, as well as with the infamous “black ice.” For example, you have a blizzard one week…
New Year’ Eve In Philadelphia
The New Year is one of the best times of year because it’s a chance to start over and a chance for new beginnings. Everything just feels so new. It’s a wonderful time of year and it only happens once a year, so make sure to ring in the New Year right this year in Philadelphia. From beer to champagne, to parties, to cruises, to fireworks – Philly has it all. New Year’s Eve Events…
Guide to Christmas Tree Lights in Philadelphia
One of the most magical aspects of Christmas is making your rounds to view all of the twinkling and mesmerizing Christmas lights, especially for children. However, you’re never too old to enjoy the magic of Christmas lights. In Philadelphia, the entire city is decked out with beautifully lit Christmas trees spreading joy and cheer throughout; from the city itself to the countryside. If you’ve already missed the tree lighting ceremonies, it’s definitely not too late…
Things To Do In Philadelphia For Christmas
Christmas is a time of magic, wonder, and good cheer, and the city of Philadelphia has become a national icon of the holiday season thanks to the wide array of activities available for young and old during the happiest time of the year. So grab a cup of cocoa and follow me through the wondrous world of Christmas fun, lights, and sounds to be found throughout Philadelphia this year. Welcome To Wonderland Electrical Spectacle: A…
Top 5 Best Restaurants For Thanksgiving In Philadelphia
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends and a feast, but that doesn’t mean you have to do all of the cooking yourself. If you’d rather let someone else prepare the food (and handle the clean-up), we have five Philadelphia restaurants that welcome guests on or prior to Thanksgiving. Our Top 5 1. City Tavern. This traditional Philadelphia eatery offers Thanksgiving with an Early American feel, with 18th century era costume-clad wait staff offering platters…
History of Philadelphia’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Everyone loves a parade and nothing proves that as much as the continued popularity of the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade. Born of an advertising gimmick nearly a century ago, the annual holiday parade may not be as well known as its New York City counterpart, but it remains a national icon with justifiable bragging rights as the oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade in the nation. This year’s festivities will mark the 93rd anniversary of that first…
Weekend activities for the Philadelphia Marathon
The Philadelphia Marathon has been a November highlight since 1954. The 26.219-mile race takes place on the third Sunday of November each year and draws thousands of participants and more than 50,000 spectators each year. However, the Marathon isn’t the only event in town the third weekend of November. If you’re heading to Philadelphia November 15-17, below are a few other events you won’t want to miss. 1. The Philadelphia Orchestra: From Vienna to the…