What is the Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act of 2008?
Feb 08, 2017
The Rail Passenger Disaster Family Assistance Act of 2008 is a federal law that provides guidelines for handling a fatal disaster involving a rail passenger train. This law provides federal guidance a...
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New Jersey Crosswalk Laws & Liability for a Pedestrian Accident
Jan 23, 2017
Liability for a pedestrian accident in New Jersey first depends on who was following the state’s crosswalk laws. Failure to follow the laws while on foot or yield the right-of-way to pedestrians while...
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Road Rash from a Motorcycle Accident
Jan 13, 2017
Road rash is a common yet often overlooked injury in motorcycle accidents. This injury can cause serious injury and long-term damages to a rider; in many cases an injured rider can recover damages for...
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How long do I have to sue for medical malpractice in Pennsylvania?
Dec 27, 2016
Under Pennsylvania law, you have two years within which to file a claim for medical malpractice damages. However, due to the nature of medical malpractice claims, certain circumstances might affect th...
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Is the nursing home liable if a staff member abused a resident?
Dec 22, 2016
Thousands of Pennsylvania families trust the care of their loved ones to nursing homes across the state. But when these homes fail to train their employees properly or hire unfit staff members, your l...
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How Liability Works in Accidents Involving Uber Drivers
Oct 24, 2016
Liability for an accident works differently when you're a passenger in a car driven by an Uber driver. Uber has its liability insurance, but coverage depends on a lot of factors. Know your right to co...
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How the Verbal Threshold Requirement Works in New Jersey Car Accident Claims
Oct 14, 2016
New Jersey drivers choose whether they their auto policy comes with a limitation on lawsuit, or verbal threshold. Your choice can restrict how much compensation you can recover, so it is important to ...
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The Elements of a Slip and Fall Case
Sep 27, 2016
To collect compensation from a slip and fall accident, you must be able to prove another party's negligence was the direct cause of the accident, and that you suffered injuries due to that party’s neg...
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How Federal Trucking Laws Affect Your Accident Claim
Sep 19, 2016
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) develops laws and regulations to keep our highways safe from negligent truckers. Violations of these rules can cause accidents and become eviden...
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Right-Turn Truck Accidents
Aug 29, 2016
Because large trucks need a much wider turn radius, they often swing to the left before turning. This maneuver can put nearby drivers at risk if those drivers are not aware of the trucker’s intentions...
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