Blog: Wrongful Death

What Compensation Is Available in a Pennsylvania Wrongful Death Case?

By Personal Injury Attorney Daniel C. Linn Losing a family member because of another person's negligence brings emotional and financial strain at the same time. Pennsylvania law gives surviving family members two separate ways to seek compensation, a wrongful death ...

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How Medical Providers Can Protect Their Liens in PA Personal Injury Cases

By Personal Injury Attorney Joseph A. Comerford Medical providers who treat patients injured in car accidents or other personal injury cases often wait months, sometimes longer, to be paid. A properly protected lien is what ensures that payment eventually arrives. ...

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How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last in New Jersey?

By Dean Linn, Workers’ Compensation Attorney At a Glance: In New Jersey, workers’ compensation benefits can last anywhere from a few weeks to the rest of your life, depending on the nature and severity of your injury. Temporary wage replacement ...

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What Happens If I Was Partly at Fault in a PA Car Accident?

By Joseph J. Aversa, Personal Injury Attorney Being partly at fault in a Pennsylvania car accident does not mean you lose your right to compensation. Pennsylvania’s modified comparative negligence law allows injured drivers to recover damages as long as they ...

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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

By Personal Injury Attorney Joseph A. Comerford Losing someone you love is devastating. And when that loss happens because of someone else’s carelessness or wrongdoing, it can feel not only heartbreaking but deeply unfair. Pennsylvania law recognizes that families in ...

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How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Claim in PA?

By Medical Malpractice Attorney Daniel C. Linn You trusted your doctor. You went through a procedure, followed the instructions, and expected things to go well. But something went wrong, and now you’re dealing with the consequences. Maybe it happened recently. ...

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What to Do if You Are in a Car Accident While on Vacation

By Personal Injury Attorney Joseph J. Aversa Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and frightening experience, especially when you are far from home on vacation. Unfamiliar surroundings and local laws complicate an already difficult situation. The ...

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Wrongful Death Claims in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Families

By Pennsylvania Personal Injury Joseph A. Comerford Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things a family can go through. And when that loss happens because of someone else's carelessness — a reckless driver, an unsafe property, a ...

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Medical Malpractice FAQs: What Philadelphia Patients Should Know

By Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Daniel C. Linn You went to the doctor to feel better, not worse. So when a medical error leaves you with new injuries, a worsened condition, or the unthinkable loss of a loved one, it's ...

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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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IKEA Settles Wrongful Death Suits

In the summer of 2016, IKEA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled more than 29 million Malm dressers. The dressers were top-heavy and prone to tipping over. IKEA had received 41 complaints about tip-over incidents, including 17 that caused ...

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