A wrongful death claim will result in a settlement, but the value is going to vary from case to case. The different factors outlined below are some of the elements which influence the most appropriate amount that that the family will receive to overcome the hardships of losing a loved one. The losses and damages …
Next week is Thanksgiving. That means it’s not only time to carve the turkey, but also time to think about highway safety. A seven percent increase in the number of Americans who will travel for the holiday is expected this year. Furthermore, 60 percent of those who travel by car plan to drive more than …
Most employers in Pennsylvania are required to carry insurance that covers expenses related to an accident that leaves an employee injured. These policies, called Pennsylvania workers’ compensation coverage, once allowed doctors providing treatment to dispense medications to patients, but a new law that went into effect will change that. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently …
Care providers at nursing homes and long-term care facilities have a legal and ethical responsibility to protect the health and safety of their patients. Yet statistics show that as many as 1 in 3 elderly individuals will become victims of abuse or neglect this year. In our state, victims of such careless treatment often seek compensation for …
Each year, as many as 8.9 million Americans will become the victim of a slip and fall accident. One of the best ways to keep yourself safe from a slip, trip, or fall is to not only know where these accidents most commonly occur, but also what you can do to prevent them. Most Common …
Erectile dysfunction is a condition that affects about half of all men living in the United States who are over age 40. While there are medications available to help treat this condition, such as Viagra, using these drugs could put patients at risk of developing other serious medical conditions. A recent study published in JAMA …
Drunk driving is a very serious issue in Pennsylvania. Records indicate a total of 48,200 motorists were arrested for alcohol-related offenses and 364 people were killed in a Pennsylvania drunk driving accident last year alone. So what is being done to reduce drinking and driving in our state? Officials say stricter penalties for inebriated driving …
If you’ve driven in Philadelphia for any amount of time, you know the endeavor can be a dangerous one. In fact, studies have shown drivers in the city will be involved in a motor vehicle collision every 6.2 years and are 61.2 percent more likely to be involved in a crash than the average American. …
There are thousands of children in the Philadelphia area who are living in poverty. That’s why at Lundy Law, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers take great pride in giving back by helping the youth of the city. The firm’s team has assisted many of Philadelphia’s young people by sponsoring two unique organizations. The first is Blessings in …
The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs (VA) is currently facing a scandal involving the improper processing of veterans disability claims, which in turn led to a massive backlog that left many former service members struggling to receive the medical care and benefits they desperately are in need of. Now, one lawmaker is calling for the …
