Can Subcontractors or Independent Contractors File Claims for Construction Injuries?
Construction work is no joke. It’s physically demanding, often dangerous, and essential to keeping Philadelphia growing. Whether you’re building rowhomes in South Philly or working on a major commercial site in Center City, the risk of injury is always there. ...
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How Do Pennsylvania’s Modified Comparative Negligence Laws Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
If you’ve been injured in an accident — whether it was a car crash, a slip and fall, or another situation where someone else was careless — one of the first big questions is usually: “Was it my fault?” In ...
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How Do I Prove a Contractor or Property Owner Was Negligent in a Construction Accident?
Construction sites are full of potential hazards. Heavy machinery, elevated work areas, and dangerous materials all create risks for workers and even bystanders. When an accident happens, the consequences can be life-changing, leading to serious injuries, lost wages, and expensive ...
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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
If you've been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering how much time you have to take legal action. The short answer? Not forever. Pennsylvania law sets strict deadlines for filing a personal injury lawsuit, and if ...
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Construction Accident Compensation: What is a Third Party Claim?
If you've been injured while working at a construction site, you may know that you can file a workers' compensation claim. But you may not realize that you may have other options for compensation, through a third-party claim. What is ...
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10 Steps to Take After a Construction Site Injury
If you’ve ever worked on a construction site, you know that injuries happen. But do you know what steps to take if you or a coworker are injured at work? You may be entitled to medical expenses, lost wages, rehabilitation ...
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Can I get workers’ comp if I’m hurt at a construction job?
At construction sites every year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries. If you are injured while working at a construction site, you may be eligible for workers' compensation. In certain limited circumstances, you may also be able to file a ...
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Personal Injury Damages: What You Need to Know
In a personal injury case, the complaint alleges that the defendant engaged in conduct--or failed to take actions--that caused injuries and other damages to the plaintiff. The defendant's behavior is typically described as negligent, reckless, careless, or illegal. The lawsuit’s ...
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Deny, Delay, and Minimize Insurance Bad Faith
Insurance companies auto, health, long-term care, and others — sometimes go too far in trying to maximize profits. When an insurance company acts in bad faith, it is failing its policy holders and needs to be held accountable. Bad faith practices ...
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Construction’s “Fatal Four
Construction workers face the risk of injury and death every time they clock in, accounting for one out of every five work-related deaths in 2014. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the “Fatal Four,” or four most ...
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