Pennsylvania Injury Lawyer Blog

An 8-year-old boy was killed in a Philadelphia car accident involving a driver who left the scene of the accident. According to Philly.com, the fatal hit-and-run crash occurred at White Horse Pike and Elm Avenue near Clementon Park. The boy was walking with his family across the street when a car struck him and drove away. The young victim of this pedestrian accident suffered critical injuries and died the next morning. A witness to the crash followed the 57-year-old male hit-and-run driver and notified authorities. The driver was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an injury accident. Authorities are in the process of determining if he will face additional charges.

It is illegal to leave the scene of a crash when someone has been injured. According to Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Chapter 37 Subchapter C: "The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice to the nearest office of a duly authorized police department if the accident involves: (1) injury to or death of any person; or (2) damage to any vehicle involved to the extent that it cannot be driven under its own power in its customary manner."

The family of someone killed in a Pennsylvania hit-and-run accident may pursue financial compensation for their loss by filing a wrongful death claim. At-fault drivers may be held liable for losses including medical bills, funeral expenses and emotional distress. An experienced Pennsylvania pedestrian accident attorney can help a family recover damages even when the authorities do not find the at-fault driver.

The reputed Pennsylvania personal injury attorneys at Anapol Schwartz have a long history of handling injury car accidents. We know how to hold at-fault parties liable for the damages they cause. Call our offices today at 866-735-2792 if you have lost a loved one in a Philadelphia car accident. We are here to help you.

Losing a loved one is an emotionally devastating time for anyone. This is worse if a family has lost a loved one due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing. Families who have suffered a loss in a Pennsylvania car accident caused by a negligent driver deserve to have their rights protected by an experienced attorney, who is caring and sensitive to their situation. The last thing a grieving family wants to deal with is a complicated lawsuit.

A knowledgeable lawyer is not only a skilled professional who understands the nuances of law, but he or she is also a sensitive individual who knows how to treat clients with dignity, respect and compassion. Many individuals suffering from grief go through the stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. A knowledgeable wrongful death attorney will recognize how the family is handling the loss and determine how to provide the level of support needed.

Individuals who have suffered a serious injury may experience a grieving process as well. Victims of catastrophic injuries often grieve the loss of the life they have lost. It may take a long time for an injury victim to fully understand how to adjust and adapt to life's new challenges.

Joel Feldman, a partner at Anapol Schwartz, has personal experience going through the grieving process after losing his 21-year-old daughter in 2009. He understands the emotional challenges of losing a loved one and he knows how to help a family get fair compensation for their loss. Feldman is also pursuing a Masters degree in counseling.

Whether it is dealing with a client or talking to a member of a community, at Anapol Schwartz, we believe that having a better understanding of loss and improving listening skills can help us provide empathetic support to those who need it most.

Not all slip-and-fall accidents in Pennsylvania automatically turn into civil lawsuits. In order to pursue compensation through civil litigation, the injured victim will have to prove that the property owner's or some other individual's or entity's negligence played a part in the accident. This process is not always easy and can be rather challenging.

There are a number of questions that must be asked following a slip-and-fall accident. What caused the victim to fall? Did a dangerous or hazardous condition on the property contribute to the crash? Was the owner or property manager aware of the hazardous condition? Were there warning signs posted? Did the property owner fail to fix the dangerous condition in a timely manner? Could the accident have been prevented? Did the victim suffer an injury or loss in the accident?

Receiving fair compensation for a Pennsylvania slip-and-fall accident is difficult because it must be proven that the accident resulted from someone's negligence. In cases where negligence played a part in the accident, compensation may be available for the injured victim through civil litigation. Damages that may be covered by a premises liability claim include medical bills, past and future suffering, cost of physical therapy, lost wages, and more.

The experienced slip-and-fall accident attorneys in Philadelphia at Anapol Schwartz have a proven history of successfully handling personal injury cases in Pennsylvania, including slip-and-fall accidents. We know how to prove liability and to protect the rights of our clients. To discuss whether or not you have a valid premises liability claim, call our law offices at 1-866-735-2792 for a free consultation and comprehensive claim evaluation.

A 31-year-old man was critically injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in Philadelphia recently. According to NBC Philadelphia, the accident occurred on Marshall Street in Philadelphia. The driver who officials say was responsible for the accident allegedly tried to intentionally strike a man with whom he had been arguing. Instead of striking his intended target, the driver hit the victim and fled the scene. The victim suffered two broken legs as well as multiple internal injuries. The authorities are searching for the man in his 30s responsible for the crash. The vehicle has been described as a white Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Under Pennsylvania Vehicle Code Chapter 37 Subchapter C: “The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident shall immediately by the quickest means of communication give notice to the nearest office of a duly authorized police department if the accident involves: (1) injury to or death of any person; or (2) damage to any vehicle involved to the extent that it cannot be driven under its own power in its customary manner without further damage or hazard to the vehicle, other traffic elements, or the roadway, and therefore requires towing.”

Victims who have been injured in accidents caused by hit-and-run drivers may seek financial compensation for the damages they have suffered from either holding the at-fault liable through a civil lawsuit or through their own uninsured motorist coverage. An experienced Philadelphia pedestrian accident lawyer can help a victim understand their legal options in such cases.

The reputed attorneys at Anapol Schwartz protect the rights of our clients. We know how to hold at-fault drivers responsible for their negligence and how to seek compensation when the authorities do not find the at-fault party. If you or a loved one has been injured in a hit-and-run accident in Pennsylvania, please call our law offices at 1-866-735-2792 right away.

A 26-year-old man was killed in Philadelphia recently after a SEPTA bus ran him over. According to a news report on Philly.com, the fatal pedestrian accident occurred on Knights Road at the Frankford Transportation Station. The man was trying to catch the bus when he stumbled and fell underneath the wheel of the Route 14 bus. He died from his injuries the next morning in a nearby hospital. It is unclear what caused the man to trip or why the bus driver failed to stop for the man before the accident occurred.

Bus accident litigation can become extremely complicated. Anyone who has suffered a loss in a Pennsylvania bus accident would be well-advised to seek legal guidance from a skilled attorney to understand the legal options available to them. Depending upon the cause of the crash, the liable parties in such a case could include an at-fault driver, an insurance company, or the company that owns the bus or a mass transit carrier.

There are a number of state laws that affect who may be held liable for a Pennsylvania bus accident, what types of damages may be covered by a claim and how long the victim has to pursue damages. It is crucial that anyone who has suffered a loss in a bus accident contact a lawyer before the statute of limitations runs out and they are unable to collect damages.

The experienced bus accident attorneys in Philadelphia at Anapol Schwartz help injured victims and the families of deceased victims get fair compensation for the losses they have suffered after a bus crash in Pennsylvania. Our reputed lawyers provide free consultations at 1-866-735-2792 to anyone who has suffered a loss in a serious injury accident. Call us today to find out how we can help.

A 26-year-old woman and a male passenger were killed in a Philadelphia car accident recently after a Chrysler 300 crashed into a home. According to PhillyBurbs.com, the fatal accident occurred on Byberry Road in Upper Moreland. The authorities have stated that there was no evidence of the vehicle braking before it crashed into the home. Both the driver and the passenger were killed. Officials suspect that alcohol or speeding may have played a part in this fatal crash, but an investigation and toxicology exam are still underway.

Anytime someone is killed in a Philadelphia single-vehicle accident, there are a number of questions that must be asked. Did another vehicle force the vehicle off the roadway? Did a dangerous roadway contribute to the crash? Did a defective auto part such as faulty brakes or a defective tire cause the driver to lose control? There are a number of reasons why a vehicle may veer off a roadway and driver negligence is not always the answer.

According to the 2009 Pennsylvania Crash Facts and Statistics, 47 percent of all car accidents in Pennsylvania were single-vehicle crashes. The family of someone killed in a single-vehicle crash would be well-advised to preserve the vehicle in its damaged state for a thorough investigation by a qualified expert.

The experienced PA car accident lawyers at Anapol Schwartz help injured victims and their families determine liability for serious injury crashes. We know how to get our clients fair compensation for the damages they have suffered. To find out if you are able to seek financial compensation for your injuries, damages, and losses, please call our law offices today at 1-866-735-2792.

Four teenagers were killed in a tragic Philadelphia car accident involving a vehicle leaving the roadway and crashing into a wooded area. According to The Associated Press, the fatal car crash occurred on Manor Road in West Brandywine Township in Chester County. For unknown reasons, the car left the roadway and all four victims were ejected from the vehicle. All of the victims were reportedly under the age of 18. It is not clear if they were wearing seatbelts or what could have caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway.

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's 2009 crash statistics, there were 1,143 fatal crashes resulting in 1,256 deaths in Pennsylvania car accidents. During that same year, there were 4,484 crashes resulting in 27 deaths and 1,808 injuries in Chester County car accidents.

Anytime someone is killed in a fatal Philadelphia car accident, it must be determined what caused the crash and who may be held liable for the loss of life. The family of someone killed in a Pennsylvania car accident may seek financial compensation for their losses by filing a wrongful death claim against the at-fault motorist or his or her insurance company. Damages that may be covered include medical bills, funeral expenses, lost future wages and emotional distress.

The experienced Pennsylvania car accident attorneys at Anapol Schwartz handle all types of injury accidents. When someone is killed in a crash, our skilled wrongful death attorneys get to the bottom of the cause of the crash while protecting the rights of the victim's family. If you have lost a loved one in a fatal car accident, call our offices at 1-866-735-2792 right away to discuss your legal rights and options at absolutely no cost.

A 4-year-old boy was killed and two teenagers were injured in a Philadelphia fire that remains under investigation. According to WPVI, the fatal house fire occurred on Herman Street in the Germantown section of Philadelphia the afternoon of July 2, 2011. A teenage boy and girl were able to escape from the second floor of the home by jumping onto a tree but the 4-year-old boy could not get out. Firefighters extinguished the fire in 20 minutes and they found the boy unconscious and badly burned. The cause of the fire is unknown, but it has been reported that the home had no working fire alarms.

The report goes on to say that 26 people have been killed in Philadelphia fires this year. Last year at this same time, 17 people had been killed in Philadelphia fires. According to a report in The Philadelphia Daily News, 201 people were injured and 33 were killed in Philadelphia fires in the year 2009. In an attempt to limit the number of fatal fires, Philadelphia firefighters installed 16,000 smoke alarms for free in 2009.

Whenever someone is injured in an apartment or home fire, it must be determined what caused the fire and if the necessary precautions were taken. Property owners are required to provide fire extinguishers and fire alarms that are in good working condition. Buildings should be built to code and residents should have multiple escape options.

If you have been injured or if you have lost one in a fire as a result of someone else's negligence, the experienced Philadelphia injury attorneys at Anapol Schwartz can help. Call our offices right away at 1-866-735-2792 to discuss your legal rights and options.

Independence Day in America is a joyous holiday when family and friends get together to barbecue, share their patriotism, and enjoy fireworks. While Pennsylvania state law prohibits the use of consumer and display fireworks, items collectively known as “novelties” (such as ground and hand-held sparkling devices and toy caps), may be sold and used within the state. The use of these fireworks is common during the Independence Day holiday.

Although these novelty fireworks may appear small and harmless, it is important that consumers take precautions to make sure they are used safely. According to statistics released by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in the 30 days surrounding July 4, 2010, about 1,900 people were treated in the country's hospital emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries. In all of 2010, 8,600 people in the United States received treatment in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries. About 40 percent of those injured were 15-years-old or younger. There were three fatalities in 2010 related to fireworks.

Those who purchase legal fireworks this Fourth of July would be well-advised to take the precautions necessary to ensure that a joyous occasion does not turn into a tragic one. Never allow children to set off fireworks. Avoid buying fireworks that are packaged in brown paper because this is a sign that they were manufactured for professional displays. All fireworks activities must be supervised by adults. Grown-ups tend to be casual about use of fireworks such as sparklers, but CPSC officials warn that sparklers burn at temperatures of 2,000 degrees, which is hot enough to melt some metals.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of negligent use of fireworks, please contact an experienced personal injury lawyer in Philadelphia, such as those at Anapol Schwartz. We have a long and successful track record of helping personal injury victims and their families obtain just compensation for their injuries, damages, and losses. Call us today at 866-735-2792 for a free and comprehensive consultation.