Ryan Zavodnick | December 5, 2024 | Product Defect
Water beds became extremely sought-after 40 years ago and were common in many suburban homes. Their popularity peaked shortly after, with a $2-billion market and one in every five mattresses sold being a water bed. However, their rise came at a tragic cost — 79 water bed-related deaths among children under two were reported over […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 25, 2024 | Personal Injury
The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia is a well-respected museum for science education. Indeed, its educational and entertainment appeal extends from children to adults. Although The Franklin Institute is not a particularly dangerous place to visit, nowhere you can go is completely safe. If you suffer an injury there, our personal injury law firm in Philadelphia […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 8, 2024 | Personal Injury
Eastern State Penitentiary is a former American prison known for notoriously housing mobster Al Capone and bank robber “Slick Willie” Sutton. It was the most famous and expensive prison in the world at one point, housing up to 85,000 throughout its long history while operational from 1829 until 1971. More than 300 prisons used Eastern […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 8, 2024 | Car Accidents
As you drive through Pennsylvania, you’ll likely notice that some of your fellow vehicles have only a rear license plate, while others may have a license plate affixed to both the front and rear of the car. Approximately half of the states in the country require cars to have both a front and a rear […]
Ryan Zavodnick | October 9, 2024 | Nursing Home Abuse
Neglect and abuse are not things you want to contemplate happening to your grandparents. Sadly, they are all too common in nursing homes across the country. The good news is visiting regularly, watching for signs of mistreatment, and speaking up can help you keep elderly family members safe. About 60% of nursing home residents never […]
Ryan Zavodnick | September 19, 2024 | Car Accidents
Electric cars are everywhere these days. They’re quiet, environmentally friendly, and packed with tech. But how do they stack up when it comes to safety? Are they safer than your traditional gas-powered car? We’ll take a look below. Unfortunately, no car, whether electric or gas-powered, is ever completely safe. If you or a loved one […]
Ryan Zavodnick | August 29, 2024 | Personal Injury
Gas leaks can be a silent but deadly threat, especially when undetected. Whether natural gas, carbon monoxide, or other gases, the long-term impacts can be severe and jeopardize your health, property, and financial stability. If a gas leak in Philadelphia, PA, has injured you or a loved one, Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers may […]
Ryan Zavodnick | July 30, 2024 | Car Accidents
If you’ve been in an accident or suffered property damage in Philadelphia and are filing a claim with State Farm, you may wonder how long it will take to reach a settlement. Experienced personal injury attorneys have likely dealt with countless claims against State Farm and can provide insight into their settlement practices. Contact a […]
Ryan Zavodnick | July 26, 2024 | Personal Injury
When you are injured because of the negligence or intentional torts of another party, you can file a claim for damages. Damages in Pennsylvania personal injury cases include economic and non-economic damages. However, before you can recover damages, you have the burden of proving the legal elements of your case. Most personal injury cases require […]
Ryan Zavodnick | July 2, 2024 | Nursing Home Abuse \ Personal Injury
Releasing your loved one to the care of a hospital or a nursing home requires you to exercise a certain amount of trust. There is no way to avoid it sometimes–your loved one might have care needs that you simply cannot manage at home due to lack of resources and expertise. Suppose your loved one […]