Posts Tagged ‘personal injury’

Personal Injury Lawyer Discusses Pennsylvania’s Statute of Limitations

Personal injury lawyer Alfred Abel discusses PA's statute of limitations - Alfred Abel Law Offices

As a personal injury attorney, I am often asked about the time limit to file a lawsuit after suffering an injury. In legal terms, the law defining the time limit or deadline one must meet to file a legal action or lawsuit is referred to as the “statute of limitations.” Every state has its own statutes of limitations for filing legal actions of all types, including those involving a personal injury.

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The Holiday Season and New Year Bring Increases in Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Cases

Colorful snowflake lights against a black background-Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Cases Increase During Holidays - Alfred Abel Law Offices

The holiday season is here and the new year is around the corner. During this time of year our Philadelphia law firm sees a rise in bankruptcy and personal injury cases. Whether from the financial strain and overspending common during the Christmas holiday or the dangerous road conditions and often alcohol-fueled holiday celebrations that lead to accidents, the holiday season and new year are popular times for personal injury and bankruptcy cases.

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How Can a Pre-Existing Injury Complicate a Personal Injury Case?

Pre-Existing Injuries Can impact a personal injury case

If you have suffered bodily harm as the result of an injury or an accident you have a right to be compensated for damages caused by the party responsible for injury or accident. With most personal injury cases, the party responsible for the accident (and their insurance company) will do their best to minimize their cost and settle the case with the lowest damages award possible. Personal injury cases become more complicated where the injured party has a pre-existing injury or condition aggravated or worsened as a result of the accident.

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Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Explains Limited Tort vs Full Tort

Philadelphia Accidents and Personal Injury Lawyer explains full tort vs limited tort

Every state has specific laws and regulations concerning personal injury claims which a personal injury lawyer must be familiar with. But here in Pennsylvania, this can be particularly tricky. Pennsylvania has a set of laws covering personal injury and automotive insurance that are unlike any other in the country: “full tort” vs. “limited tort” insurance.

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What Constitutes Serious Injury in Philadelphia Personal Injury Cases?

personal injury lawyer in Montgomery County, PA discusses what constitutes serious personal injury

When you go to a personal injury lawyer in Philadelphia with a personal injury claim, one important question that will be raised is whether enough injury has occurred to justify a court case; is the injury a serious injury? A simple sprained wrist or a few bruises, for example, are usually insufficient for bringing a case to court. Most likely minor injuries would be insufficient to warrant filing a case.

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