Ryan Zavodnick | November 9, 2019 | Car Accidents
What To Do After an Out Of State Car Accident
You have to travel to Austin, TX for work. You hop on a flight from PHL to AUS and rent a car when you land. As you’re driving to your hotel, you’re broadsided by another vehicle as they run a speed through an intersection to beat the light. You know what you have to do […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 4, 2019 | Construction Accident
Philadelphia’s Private Construction Industry is the Most Dangerous
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries to work in today. This is true even when appropriate measures are in place to ensure worker safety. However, not all construction workers face the same degree of risk with their job. In fact, studies show that the private sector is far more dangerous than government agencies […]
Ryan Zavodnick | October 13, 2019 | Workers' Compensation
What Qualifies as Permanent Partial Disability for Workers’ Comp?
A worker injured on the job in Pennsylvania can receive workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits pay for required medical treatment for work injuries. In addition, workers’ comp benefits include disability payments if the employee cannot work because of a work injury. What Is Permanent Partial Disability for a Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Claim? Workers can receive […]
Ryan Zavodnick | September 24, 2019 | Personal Injury
Five Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer in Pennsylvania Might Not Take Your Case
Hiring a personal injury attorney can make a huge difference if you decide to file a lawsuit after you get into an accident. You’re much more likely to secure a meaningful financial payout with experienced personal injury attorneys on your side. However, there might be times when an attorney won’t agree to take your case. […]
Ryan Zavodnick | September 11, 2019 | Personal Injury
How Will a Statute of Limitations Affect My Ability to File a Lawsuit After an Accident in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, you may have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation if you get hurt in an accident. However, this right won’t last forever. The state imposes strict time limits for initiating a legal claim. If you hesitate to assert your rights or wait too long to file a claim, […]
Ryan Zavodnick | August 21, 2019 | Car Accidents
I Was Hit By an Uninsured Driver in Philadelphia. Now What?
You get into a car accident in Philadelphia and quickly realize that the person who hit you doesn’t have insurance. What can you do? Can you still recover compensation, or are you out of luck? Fortunately, you can still seek damages for your accident-related costs and injuries. There are actually a few ways for you […]
Ryan Zavodnick | August 16, 2019 | Car Accidents
Should I Go To the Doctor After a Car Accident in Philadelphia?
You’re driving home from work one evening when you’re rear-ended on I-76. You’re irritated, but you don’t really feel like you’ve suffered any injuries. You’d rather continue on your way home, rather than going right to the emergency room or your doctor’s office. What should you do? Is it important to see a doctor right […]
Ryan Zavodnick | November 30, 2018 | Awards and Accolades \ Firm News
Congratulations to Rachel Buxbaum, the winner of the Fall 2018 Future Leader’s Scholarship
The personal injury attorneys at Zavodnick & Lasky Personal Injury Lawyers are excited to announce the recipient of the Fall 2018 Future Leader’s Scholarship – Rachel Buxbaum. Following a significant motor vehicle crash which greatly affected Rachel’s mobility she gained valuable insight as to how difficult life’s simple tasks can be for those with physical […]
Ryan Zavodnick | October 4, 2018 | Car Accidents \ Firm News \ Personal Injury
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Narrows Scope Of Governmental Immunity Under The Motor Vehicle Liability Exception
Recently, in Balentine v. Chester Water Authority, et. al. the Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed whether the motor vehicle liability exception to governmental immunity in Pennsylvania allows an individual to sue a local agency where the individual is injured as a result of the local agency’s use of a vehicle that is not moving at the […]
Ryan Zavodnick | July 5, 2018 | Video
When Should I Contact a Car Accident Attorney?
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, the right time to call an attorney is immediately after the accident. The reason you want to call an attorney right away is, that attorney is going to be able to help you in dealing with both your insurance company and the other driver’s insurance company. That […]