Universities can be held liable for injuries occurring on college campuses when they fail to maintain safe conditions or breach their duty of care to students, faculty, and visitors. Pennsylvania law recognizes that colleges and universities owe a duty to provide reasonably safe premises, adequate security measures, and proper maintenance of facilities. When universities fail […]

Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence law represents one of the most important concepts for personal injury victims to understand, as it directly determines whether you can recover compensation and how much you may receive. Unlike some states that completely bar recovery if you bear any fault for an accident, Pennsylvania takes a more balanced approach, following a […]

The Federal Tort Claims Act represents one of the few legal pathways available for Americans to seek compensation when federal government employees cause injury through negligence or wrongful conduct. Prior to 1946, the doctrine of sovereign immunity essentially made the federal government untouchable in civil court, leaving injured parties with no recourse except hoping Congress […]

Pursuing a personal injury case against a family member creates one of the most emotionally challenging situations you may face in your lifetime. The conflict between seeking rightful compensation for your injuries and maintaining family relationships requires careful navigation of both legal and personal considerations. While these cases often involve insurance claims rather than direct […]

Workplace injuries can leave you facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about your future while you recover from your injuries. The question of who bears responsibility for your workplace injury depends on several factors, including the circumstances of your accident, your employment status, and whether third parties contributed to the incident. Pennsylvania’s workers’ […]