Slip and fall, or trip and fall, accidents are a common cause of injuries that can leave victims dealing with significant pain, medical bills, and time away from work. If you or a loved one has been injured in a ...
Getting bitten by a dog can be a frightening and painful experience — whether it happens on a quiet street in Chestnut Hill or in your own neighborhood park in South Philly. One moment you’re enjoying a walk, and the ...
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 ...
Slipped on a poorly maintained sidewalk in Center City? Tripped on a broken stairwell in a city-run building? If you were injured on public property in Philadelphia, you might be wondering whether you have any legal options. The short answer ...
A dog bite can cause serious injuries, medical expenses, and emotional distress. If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog in Pennsylvania, you may be entitled to compensation. State law holds dog owners accountable for injuries ...
Winter in the greater Philadelphia area can be beautiful, with snow-covered streets and crisp air. But it can also be dangerous, especially when icy sidewalks, snowy steps, and wet floors lead to slip and fall accidents. These falls can result ...
At Aversa & Linn, we understand that life is unpredictable, and unexpected events can happen to your home or property. That's why it's crucial to regularly review your property insurance to ensure you are adequately protected. Insurance coverage tends to ...
Many people are back to gathering in person for the holidays this year - hooray! As you open up your home this year, there are a few things you can do to help keep everyone safe and protect yourself from ...
Wildfires in Maui, hurricanes in Florida, tornado warnings in Pennsylvania - extreme weather events are becoming more common. There is evidence that these events are linked to climate change, and that we can expect them to continue or even worsen. ...
It’s finally starting to feel like spring in the Philly area. With spring comes all kinds of fun things: baseball, BBQs, swimming, windows open for fresh air, kids running around outside. For personal injury lawyers, warm weather also brings to ...
When a person is injured on someone else's property, they may be able to seek compensation through legal action. Understanding some basics about premises liability insurance can help an injured person evaluate their options after an injury. This blog post ...
The main difference between premises liability and personal liability is contained in the phrases themselves: premises liability relates to injuries that occur on a particular property, while personal liability involves a particular person’s actions. It is important to understand the
In January we are answering the most common questions we hear about homeowners insurance. Be sure to check out part 1 from earlier this month. Contact Aversa & Linn with questions about homeowners insurance or assistance in evaluating your claim. ...
For many of us, our home is not only the place we live, but also our highest-value asset. Protecting your property with sufficient homeowners insurance can give you peace of mind that if your home or its contents are damaged, ...
Whether you're planning a big trip overseas like the McAllisters in Home Alone, or if you’re just driving a couple hours to visit family, before you leave home for the holidays, you'll want to safeguard your home. Understanding premises liability ...
You are walking through a big box store like Target or Wal-mart one day and a display of stacked cans comes crashing down on you, causing you to fall and break your arm. This post will explain the responsibility of ...
If like Harry and Marv (the would-be thieves) in Home Alone, you fell down icy steps and were injured, who would pay your medical bills? Generally speaking, the party responsible for your injuries should pay the medical bills. In Pennsylvania, ...
If you have been injured, you should contact a lawyer to evaluate your potential case as soon as possible. We can help you determine what the next steps should be. Do not speak to anyone from the insurance company without ...
The general rule in Pennsylvania is: if you are injured by someone else’s negligence you may have a claim against the negligent party. But what if you had a pre-existing injury, and it got worse after the incident? In any ...
In Pennsylvania, if you are injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to recover damages for pain and suffering, which includes both physical and mental pain and suffering. Physical pain and suffering is the pain of the plaintiff’s ...
In Pennsylvania, you may be able to recover damages in a premises liability claim for medical bills, lost wages or loss of future earning capacity, and non-economic damages like pain and suffering, and loss of consortium. A lawsuit’s goal is ...
In Pennsylvania, factors that determine fault in a premises liability claim include where the incident happened, who was responsible for the property, and if the plaintiff contributed to the accident. If an injured person brings a lawsuit, and it goes ...
In general in Pennsylvania, if you are injured on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner if the injury was due to wrongdoing or negligence on the owner’s part. You must file a ...
To win a premises liability lawsuit in Pennsylvania, you must prove that your injuries caused you actual damage, meaning, because of your injuries, you had to pay medical bills or you lost wages or future earning capacity, or you had ...
If you are injured on someone else’s property, and wonder if you might have a premises liability claim, the first thing to determine is if the property owner owed you a duty of care. The duty of care is the ...
A joke that runs throughout all 12 seasons of The Big Bang Theory involves the elevator in Leonard, Sheldon, and Penny’s apartment building, which is broken and cannot be used. In every show, we see the characters walking up the ...
If you are injured on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner if the injury was due to wrongdoing or negligence on the owner’s part. However, more than one party may be responsible ...
In general, in Pennsylvania, you cannot sue your employer or co-workers for negligence in causing an injury in the workplace [1]. However, if you are hurt at work you may have recourse other than workers’ compensation. What if someone other ...
Although slipping on a banana peel has been a staple of slapstick comedy for more than a century, as with many jokes, this falls into the category of funny unless it happens to you. In fact, this gag is rooted ...
What is a premises liability claim? If you are injured on someone else’s property, you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner if the injury was due to wrongdoing or negligence on the owner’s part. These injuries ...
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 ...
Pedestrians can be injured when they slip and fall (or trip and fall) on an uneven sidewalk. Uneven and hazardous sideways can develop for a variety of reasons: Age of the concrete. Wear and tear from pedestrians and vehicles. Repairs ...
