Car accidents affect thousands of Philadelphia residents every year. As frustrating as an accident can be, they’re incredibly common, especially in metro areas across Pennsylvania. With the frequency of collisions comes the likelihood of injury. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reports statistics on several crash types across the state with over 8,700 reported accidents last…
It is important to understand the role alternative dispute resolution plays in civil litigation. Personal injury cases typically focus on negligence claims, but other claims are often relevant to a case depending on the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Therefore, if you need a personal injury lawyer, you may want to acquaint yourself with…
Medical records are an important component of every personal injury case. It is necessary to understand how these documents are used to substantiate legal claims and estimate the total damages amount. When you suffer injuries during an automobile accident you will not likely not think about your medical records until after you complete your medical…
Pennsylvania adheres to a policy of “choice” no-fault automobile liability insurance. An individual who chooses no-fault insurance coverage must file a claim under their own personal injury protection coverage if they want to seek financial compensation for their injuries. The injuries associated with an automobile accident must satisfy specific thresholds if you want to assert…
All property owners who reside in the State of Pennsylvania must maintain their land in good condition. This mandate exists to protect the members of the public who use real property. Philadelphia is a large city which attracts people from all over the world. It is therefore necessary to ensure that the law protects users…
Understanding how evidence is used in personal injury cases is extremely important if you want to establish the liability of the defendant. Injury victims may not be able to prove their cases if they do not have a sufficient amount of relevant evidence. Two of the most important types of evidence in personal injury cases…
Individual victims who suffer personal injuries often want to know how they can seek monetary compensation for their injuries. Innumerable factors can influence the outcome of a personal injury case. Every injured victim needs to substantiate their legal claims and make sure that documentary evidence is used to support the total damages amount asserted in…
What You Need to Know A two-day trial in a slip-and-fall case against Walmart ended in a $5 million verdict for a former accountant who attributed the accident to his present-day inability to perform math. On July 13, the Delaware County jury determined Walmart was fully responsible for plaintiff Adam McCall’s attorney said two days…
Premises liability cases often involve public safety. Individuals should feel safe when they are on another person’s property. You may have suffered injuries while visiting the property of another, and you may have the right to seek financial compensation for your injuries. Owners and occupiers of land must adhere to specific legal duties when other…
Automobile accidents often cause victims to suffer serious bodily injury or death. Typically, a victim who suffers injuries during a car accident will file a negligence claim against the party or parties who caused the accident. If you suffered injuries during an automobile accident, then contact Law Office of Jason Javie today to schedule a…
