You might be replaying the moment over and over in your head. You were walking, maybe checking a text or looking at a map, then in a split second, you were on the ground. Pain, embarrassment, and now this nagging thought that keeps showing up in your mind. “This is my fault. I was on my phone. Do I even have a case?” It is a hard place to be. Your body hurts, the medical...
READ MOREIt might have started as an ordinary ride. You were getting on or off a SEPTA bus, stepping onto a trolley, or walking down subway stairs, then in a split second, you were on the ground, hurting, embarrassed, and wondering what just happened. Now you might be replaying the fall in your head, worrying about pain, missed work, and who will pay the bills. If you are reading this, you are probably also wondering whether...
READ MORESlip and fall accidents send more than 8 million people to the hospital every year. They are the leading cause of injury for people 65 and older, and the consequences can be serious. Hip fractures, spinal cord injuries, and head injuries are all common outcomes. If you fell on a cracked sidewalk, in a public park, or on any other government-owned property in Philadelphia, you may have legal options. But the rules for these types...
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