2023

Seat belts on school buses have been a controversial issue for many years. While many people believe that school buses should require seat belts for the safety of students, others argue that school buses are already very safe and they may not be necessary. School Bus Seat Belts Laws The National Highway Traffic Safety...

If you miss the filing deadline for a personal injury claim in Pennsylvania, you may lose your right to pursue compensation for your injuries. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the injury or the date that the injury was discovered. There are...

In most cases, repetitive stress injuries are temporary, and workers can expect to make a full recovery. However, each case is unique, and some repetitive stress injuries can have a long-term impact.  What is a Repetitive Stress Injury? A repetitive stress injury (RSI) is a condition where pain and other symptoms occur in an...

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can potentially have lifelong implications that affect a victim in all aspects of their life. Fortunately, most TBIs that occur are mild with a higher chance of a full recovery, but with a moderate to severe TBI, there is a considerable risk of lasting effects.  Possible Changes in Personality...

If you need medical records for a personal injury case and cannot easily access them online, you will likely have to request the records from your medical provider in writing. Here we discuss the procedures, what to do and your rights.  Steps for Obtaining Medical Records Determine which medical office(s) you need records from,...

When a child is injured as a result of another party’s negligence or causes an injury, these cases have special rules for liability and compensation.  Injuries to Children Parents of an injured minor must file a lawsuit on their behalf under 231 Pennsylvania Code Rule 2027. The lawsuit must be controlled and supervised by...