Ryan Zavodnick | June 10, 2020 | Personal Injury
Average Salary of Philadelphia Soul Coach and Team Players
Arena football became very popular over the past few decades. It originated in the early 1980s. As an indoor football game, arena football utilizes the same size arena as standard hockey games. Games were played at a faster pace and usually had higher scores than traditional football games. One of the longest-running arena football leagues […]
Ryan Zavodnick | May 9, 2020 | Personal Injury
What is the Difference Between a Lawyer and Attorney in Pennsylvania?
If you search for a personal injury attorney online, you may see results for attorneys and lawyers. That is because most people use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably. However, there is a difference in the definition of lawyer and attorney. A lawyer is an individual who has earned a law degree or Juris Doctor […]
Ryan Zavodnick | May 6, 2020 | Personal Injury
6 Things to Know About a Lawyer Free Consultation
Being hurt in an accident can be overwhelming. You have so many things to deal with after the accident. While you are recovering from your injuries, you may wonder if you need to hire an accident attorney to help you with an injury claim. Most personal injury attorneys offer free consultations for accident victims. If […]
Ryan Zavodnick | February 14, 2020 | Personal Injury
Four Signs of Child Care Negligence in Pennsylvania
At some point in your child’s life, they will need to be in the care of someone else. It may be that both parents work full time or that you are a single parent who needs weekly care for your child. Many daycare centers also offer part-time care or parent’s day out programs that are […]
Ryan Zavodnick | January 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
What is Res Ipsa Loquitur and When Can It Be Invoked in Pennsylvania?
The legal concept res ipsa loquitur can be difficult to understand if you are not familiar with legalese. In general, the meaning of res ipsa loquitur allows a plaintiff to ask the court to make assumptions of fact without direct evidence. In doing so, the court finds the defendant in the case liable for your […]
Ryan Zavodnick | January 16, 2020 | Personal Injury
What Can & Can’t a Process Server Do in Philadelphia?
If you’re planning on filing a personal injury lawsuit after getting into an accident in Philadelphia, you might be curious to know how the defendant will find out that they’re being sued. There’s actually a complex process involved. That process is carried out, in part, by someone known as a process server. A process server’s […]
Ryan Zavodnick | September 24, 2019 | Personal Injury
Five Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer in Pennsylvania Might Not Take Your Case
Hiring a personal injury attorney can make a huge difference if you decide to file a lawsuit after you get into an accident. You’re much more likely to secure a meaningful financial payout with experienced personal injury attorneys on your side. However, there might be times when an attorney won’t agree to take your case. […]
Ryan Zavodnick | September 11, 2019 | Personal Injury
How Will a Statute of Limitations Affect My Ability to File a Lawsuit After an Accident in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation if you get hurt in an accident. However, this right won’t last forever. The state imposes strict time limits for initiating a legal claim. If you hesitate to assert your rights or wait too long to file a claim, […]
Ryan Zavodnick | October 4, 2018 | Car Accidents \ Firm News \ Personal Injury
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Narrows Scope Of Governmental Immunity Under The Motor Vehicle Liability Exception
Recently, in Balentine v. Chester Water Authority, et. al. the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether the motor vehicle liability exception to governmental immunity in Pennsylvania allows an individual to sue a local agency where the individual is injured as a result of the local agency’s use of a vehicle that is not moving at the […]
Ryan Zavodnick | December 20, 2017 | Firm News \ Personal Injury \ Workers' Compensation
Not so Personal, Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia
This week I met with two different individuals who scheduled consultations because they were unhappy with the attorneys they had hired to represent them. The first woman had a personal injury claim pending as a result of a slip and fall accident and was unhappy with her personal injury lawyer. The second individual contacted us […]