Yes, you do. Although the law does not require you to have an attorney to file a personal injury suit or to negotiate a settlement with someone’s liability insurance company, practically speaking it is impossible to recover the compensation you deserve after suffering a spinal cord injury without retaining the services of a knowledgeable, experienced…
Medical bills associated with spinal cord injuries can run into the millions of dollars in the first year of treatment alone. If someone else’s careless, reckless, or intentionally-harmful actions caused your spinal cord injury, then you may have rights under Pennsylvania law to take legal action seeking compensation for those bills (among other damages). Speak…
Every situation differs, but commonly, Philadelphia spinal cord injury victims may need to contact: An auto insurance company. Most Pennsylvania auto insurance policies contain some notification requirements for the person covered to receive benefits. If a Philadelphia auto accident caused your spinal cord injury, then you may need to alert your auto insurer right away,…
It depends entirely on the facts and circumstances of how your Philadelphia spinal cord injury happened. As a general matter, anyone whose poor decision or unsafe actions caused you harm may have a legal liability to you for damages under Pennsylvania law. A lawyer’s job is to identify all such individuals or entities, to give…
Generally speaking, under Pennsylvania law you have two years from the date of an injury to take legal action against anyone who did you harm. Experienced lawyers know that is not a lot of time. In fact, do not have a moment to lose to protect your legal rights to compensation. Preparing a solid case…
It depends on a variety of factors, including: The severity of your spinal cord injury. Some spinal cord injuries are worse than others, in the sense that their outcomes vary. Some spinal cord injuries may inflict only temporary, and relatively minor, symptoms, such as weakness or numbness that resolves over time. Other spinal cord injuries…
The answer to this question, too, depends on a variety of factors that differ from case-to-case. As lawyers for Philadelphians who suffered spinal cord injuries, we have resolved some cases in a matter of months, whereas others have taken years. Factors that affect the timeline for a Philadelphia spinal cord injury case may include: The…
In most cases in Pennsylvania, the dog’s owner is legally responsible for dog bite injuries, even if the owner had no prior knowledge that the dog had vicious tendencies. This rule does not usually apply to military and police dogs acting in the line of duty, but even that rule may have exceptions, so always talk…
You may have a variety of options for seeking compensation for a Philadelphia dog bite injury. Speak with a Philadelphia dog bite lawyer to learn the specifics for your case. Generally speaking, dog bite victims in Pennsylvania often have the legal right to: Obtain compensation from their own insurance policies; and Obtain compensation by taking…
If you suffered injuries in a Philadelphia dog attack, then you may have the legal right to receive money damages to pay for: Medical expenses, including treatment in the emergency department, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, prescription medication, physician services, surgical services, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. Non-medical expenses related to living with a dog bite injury; Lost…