Ryan Zavodnick | January 16, 2023 | Personal Injury
The primary difference between negligence and negligence per se is the presumption the at-fault party breached their duty of care. That presumption can sometimes help an injured vehicle win a personal injury case. First, let’s review what we need to prove for a negligence claim to compare it to a negligence per se claim. Defining […]
Ryan Zavodnick | January 13, 2023 | Workplace Accidents
Workplace injury statistics reveal that millions of workplace injuries occur annually in the United States. Most of the time, workers’ compensation handles claims arising from workplace accidents. What To Do After Your Accident Following is a list of steps you must take immediately following a Philadelphia workplace injury. They are not necessarily the only steps […]
Ryan Zavodnick | January 10, 2023 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits to employees for work-related injuries, illnesses, and diseases. Most employers are required to maintain this insurance, and in exchange, employees forfeit the right to sue their employers after workplace accidents. If you were injured in the course of your employment, you likely have a valid workers’ […]
Ryan Zavodnick | December 30, 2022 | Workers' Compensation
The short answer to the question of whether you can sue your employer for a work-related injury is no. Employers with workers’ compensation enjoy a general immunity from lawsuits, and all claims must be resolved through administrative channels. However, Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law provides several loopholes, one of which might apply to you depending on […]
Ryan Zavodnick | December 26, 2022 | Car Accidents
The term “vehophobia” refers to a fear of vehicles and driving. It’s common for people to develop this condition in the aftermath of a severe or catastrophic traffic collision. People with this specific phobia often experience significant symptoms. As such, their fear may negatively impact their daily lives and ability to travel. For instance, people […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 25, 2022 | Workplace Accidents
The workplace is a dangerous space. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded approximately 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses last year. The year before that, Pennsylvania’s Center for Workforce Information and Analysis recorded over 135,000 nonfatal workplace injury events. While you cannot completely eliminate the risk of injury from your job, your employer has a […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 24, 2022 | Car Accidents
The aftermath of a car accident can be confusing. You might not know who hit you or what to do. But if the other driver isn’t insured, the situation can be infuriating. Why should you have to pay the consequences for someone else breaking the law? And what can you do about it? Fortunately, you […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 16, 2022 | Car Accidents
If you’ve been in a car accident in Philadelphia, do you have to go to court to get compensation for your damages? The answer in most cases is maybe, but probably not. This remains true even if you were partially at fault for the accident. Most car accident insurance claims and lawsuits settle before getting […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 14, 2022 | Personal Injury
Christmas lights set the tone for a festive season, and they turn entire neighborhoods into magical wonderlands every December. Unfortunately, under some circumstances, they can start fires with tragic consequences. The Prevalence of Christmas Light Fires According to the National Fire Protection Association, holiday decorations cause over 860 home fires a year. Christmas trees cause […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 14, 2022 | Personal Injury
Parents do everything they can to protect their children from injuries and harm. Unfortunately, parents might not be able to protect their children from all accidents and injuries, regardless of hard they might try. When a child is injured, they might have a claim against the person who caused their injury. Therefore, parents need to […]
