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Understanding Full Tort vs. Limited Tort in Pennsylvania Auto Insurance Law
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, you’re going to need financial assistance to cover your medical expenses, lost wages and car repair. You might also be able to get compensation for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, and other so-called “noneconomic” damages. What you can receive and how you go about getting… Read More »
Understanding the Differences: Personal Injury vs. Wrongful Death Claims in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Traffic crashes are painful, traumatic and tragic, whether they turn out to be fatal or non-fatal. In an injury accident, the focus is on the injury victim for the most part, while after a fatal crash, one considers the loss of the individual as well as the impact of that loss on surviving family… Read More »
What You Should Consider When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney in Philadelphia
When you’re faced with the aftermath of an accident in Philadelphia, you might know you need a lawyer, but how do you decide who to hire? Finding the right personal injury attorney for your particular case is a crucial step in ensuring that your rights are protected and that you receive the compensation you… Read More »
What Types of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
Personal injury law is a crucial area of legal practice for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence or wrongful actions of others. Personal injury lawyers play a pivotal role in ensuring that injury victims receive the compensation they deserve by building a strong, evidence-backed case, negotiating an effective settlement with the… Read More »
I Was Hit by an Uninsured Driver. What Do I Do?
Pennsylvania requires all vehicle owners in the state to maintain liability insurance on their cars to cover property damage or injuries they might cause in a crash. If you get hurt in a car accident, you have a claim for your damages against the at-fault driver, and their insurance is meant to cover your… Read More »
How Tailgating Causes Car Accidents & How to Prevent Them
Tailgating, or following another vehicle too closely, is a dangerous driving behavior that poses significant risks to motorists on the crowded, busy streets of Philadelphia. Tailgating reduces the reaction time a driver has to make quick decisions and increases the likelihood of rear-end collisions. As a law firm that regularly represents victims of distracted… Read More »
Who Is Liable in a Multi-Car Accident?
Car accidents can be complicated, but when they involve multiple vehicles, determining liability can be a particularly intricate process. Below we talk about some of the reasons accident claims in these situations can be hard to handle, and how having an injury attorney on your side can help sort things out successfully. If you… Read More »
Understanding Pain and Suffering in Personal Injury Claims
A personal injury claim is intended, as much as possible, to make a person “whole” after an injury by fully compensating them for all the harm they have suffered because of another party’s negligence or intentional misconduct. A full measure of compensation includes not just payment for medical expenses, lost income, and property damage,… Read More »
Understanding Liability in Car Accidents: Car Owner or Driver?
Navigating the aftermath of a car accident can be a complex and stressful process. You may be dealing with a painful injury, a damaged vehicle, and insurance companies contacting you for a statement – all while you’re trying to understand who is truly liable. Benedum Law, a distinguished Philadelphia personal injury law firm, is… Read More »
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Bicycle accidents happen every day on American roadways. While most accidents are minor and avoid serious medical complications or life-changing outcomes, too often victims suffer catastrophic injury and even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, bicycle trips make up only one percent of all trips across the nation, however, bicyclists… Read More »