Basic Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?

If you’ve been injured due to the fault of another in Philadelphia, PA, you may be wondering how much money you will receive for a personal injury settlement. Many factors determine how much money you will recover if you win your case. Since most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, the attorney’s […]

What Are the Causes of Accidents on Construction Site?

Researchers around the U.S. have studied why construction accidents happen. Construction workers have the third-highest rate of job-related deaths in the U.S. — trailing only loggers and commercial fishermen. About 1,000 American construction workers die every year. This translates to about three construction workers every day. Construction workers also have a high rate of injury. About […]

How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Philadelphia?

Unfortunately, many injury victims hesitate to contact a lawyer about their personal injury claims. They often worry about the costs of hiring a Philadelphia injury attorney to handle their case. The good news is that you may be able to hire a lawyer without paying any money upfront. How Do Attorneys in Philadelphia Bill for […]

Is Everything I Tell My Personal Injury Lawyer Really Privileged?

Personal injury cases often require the disclosure of sensitive personal information. As a result, an accident victim may hesitate to contact an injury lawyer because of confidentiality reasons. Understanding attorney-client privilege may ease your mind if you are reluctant to contact an accident lawyer to discuss your personal injury claim.  What is the Attorney-Client Privilege? […]

Top Five Reasons to Hire a Litigation Lawyer

Not all lawyers have the same practice areas. For example, a patent lawyer is one who helps an inventor protect their intellectual property. An estate planning lawyer helps clients draft wills and/or trusts. These practice areas rarely involve trial work, which consists of representing a client’s interest in court and negotiating with other parties for […]

What are Herniated Disc, C4/C5, and C5/C6 Injuries?

If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc after a car accident or other accident, you may have heard your doctors describe your soft tissue injury with “C4/C5” or “C5/C6.” You probably understood pretty well what your doctor was saying, but if you still have questions, here are the details about herniated discs, C4/C5, […]

Tattoo Infections: Symptoms, Treatment, & Legal Options

Tattoos have become widespread, and for many, they provide a highly personal form of expression. But tattoos are not limited to pictures and symbols. Tattoos also come in the form of permanent makeup and cosmetic medical procedures. With so many tattoo shops, customers inevitably run into shops and artists who cut corners. Unfortunately, their failures […]

Popcorn Lung: Causes, Treatments, and Options

Bronchiolitis Obliterans, also known as popcorn lung, is a health condition that affects a person’s lungs and can cause shortness of breath, coughing, and in extreme cases can be debilitating. Often the disease is caused by the inhalation of flavoring chemicals such as diacetyl. While diacetyl and other flavoring chemicals are considered safe to eat, […]

How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Settle in Pennsylvania?

One question many people have if they have been injured in a car accident in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is how long does a personal injury lawsuit take to settle? As you can imagine, each injury and legal journey is different. There is no set amount of time a settlement is reached by and it would be […]

What is the Mirena Crash?

There are many forms of birth control to choose from in the United States. A popular choice of birth control for many women is the Mirena IUD (intrauterine device). However, Mirena IUDs have been associated with a variety of side effects and serious health risks. What is a Mirena IUD? Mirena is the brand name […]