At Hagelgans & Veronis, LLP., we represent back injury cases all the time. To help people understand how a back injury is unique compared to other injuries, we’ve tackled common client questions about back injuries in Pennsylvania. Continue reading “Common Questions About Back Injuries in Pennsylvania”
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Common Injuries in the Workplace
Work injuries are more common than you think. In 2015, approximately 2.9 million workplace injuries were reported in the United States. That’s an average of 8,000 injuries a day.
We’ve taken some the top causes in the US and put it in an an infographic. Continue reading “Common Injuries in the Workplace”
Do I Have A Case?
Were you injured or involved in an accident?
Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a lawsuit to get compensation for your injuries and wages. Ask yourself the following questions to see if you might have a valid personal injury case. Continue reading “Do I Have A Case?”
Tell Congress to Oppose H.R. 1215, Protect Your Rights
Congress is considering legislation to make it more difficult for injury victims and their families to pursue just compensation through lawsuits and hold negligent parties accountable for their carelessness. House Resolution 1215, which bears the deceptive title “Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017,” favors the insurance and health care industries over injury victims and at-risk patients in cases related to medical malpractice, nursing home neglect or abuse, and dangerous prescription drugs or medical devices.
H.R. 1215 would cap noneconomic damages in lawsuits against health care providers at $250,000—even in wrongful death cases that involve multiple defendants—and limit the periodic payment of future damages. The measure would also grant immunity in product liability cases to health care workers who prescribe or dispense prescription drugs.
This bill would reduce accountability for the health care community while increasing the burden on injury victims and hampering attorneys’ abilities to secure adequate compensation for those with extensive medical expenses or who require costly long-term care. If you agree that it is unacceptable for Congress to restrict your rights and eliminate your ability to hold certain health care providers liable, please contact your representatives and ask them to vote “No” on H.R. 1215.
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 1215 next week, so it’s important to act as soon as possible. Please visit www.takejusticeback.com/ProtectPatients to learn more about the measure and find contact information for your local officials in Congress. The site also features a sample letter you can forward to your representatives.
Thank you for your attention to this serious matter. Together, we can preserve fair access to the civil justice system.
How To Share the Road With Motorcycle Riders
As a driver, you’ve probably had a close call with a motorcycle. For instance, if a motorcycle was in your blind spot, you may not have seen them before you changed lanes.
Motorcyclists take their safety seriously by watching out for other vehicles and refraining from dangerous stunts like lane-splitting, but you can play a role in their safety as well.
When you’re driving a truck or car, it’s important to realize that driving a motorcycle is a different experience. Their small size and fast nature can make them intimidating, but you need to know how to coexist when you’re driving alongside one. By providing more information, we hope to make it easier to share the road and reduce the risk of motorcycle accidents. Continue reading “How To Share the Road With Motorcycle Riders”
