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Nov 20, 2018

Just because you slip and fall on someone else’s property doesn’t mean you have a viable injury case. In fact, slip and fall cases are challenging to prove and almost always demand experienced legal representation. So, how do you win a slip and fall case in Pennsylvania? What makes some...

Oct 31, 2018

As the volume of traffic increases during the holidays, the number of crashes increases as well. But holidays aren’t the only days you should exercise caution. According to Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation, the weekend before and the weekend after a holiday have nearly as many crashes and fatalities—sometimes more. The...

Oct 12, 2018

Urban legends about poisoned Halloween candy have been thoroughly debunked. But there are real dangers parents and guardians should consider as they prepare their kids and teens for a fun night out. Even if you don’t have young children, it’s important to stay vigilant on the road throughout the festivities....

Sep 28, 2018

Pennsylvania’s fault laws are complicated. They get even more so when a crash involves a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), or other heavy trucks. In the trucking industry, several people and businesses work together to get the job done, so the fault may lie with multiple. However, victims and...

Aug 28, 2018

Elder abuse is an important public health problem. One in 10 Americans 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse. Many more cases are suspected—one study estimates that only one in 14 cases are ever officially reported. Each of us has an obligation to report abuse when it...

Jul 30, 2018

With little experience, teens are some of the most vulnerable drivers on the road.  According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teens that text while driving are 26 times more likely to crash. In 2016, speeding was a factor in 32 percent of fatal teen crashes; and teens are...

Jul 30, 2018

Kindergarten through 9th grade in the School District of Lancaster head back to school on Monday, August 27th; grades 10, 11, and 12 start back the next day, Tuesday, August 28th. Click here for a complete list of important school dates. It’s back to school time in Lancaster, and there are...

Jun 26, 2018

If you’ve been in an accident recently, or if someone close to you has been injured, you probably have a million questions. Below, the attorneys at Hagelgans & Veronis answer some of the most frequently asked questions about car accidents. If you still have questions, call 717-681-6069  or contact us...

Jun 26, 2018

Every year in Pennsylvania, hundreds of people suffer serious burn injuries. A small number die from on-the-job fires or explosions. In Lancaster and York County, there were 32 flame-related hospitalizations in 2014. Burn injuries are caused by various dangers including toxic chemicals, fireworks, thermal conductors (like stoves and ovens), electricity,...

May 31, 2018

A crash with an uninsured driver is more than an accident in Pennsylvania—it can be a nightmare. Medical expenses, lost wages, and property damage can all fall on the victim’s shoulders—an enormous financial burden—even if the victim maintained the state’s minimum insurance requirements. Pennsylvania isn’t known for having many uninsured...

May 30, 2018

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 have a valid personal injury case. If you answered ‘yes’ to all four of...

May 8, 2018

Parents rely on schools and daycare facilities to provide safe and nurturing care, but these important resources sometimes break our trust. In 2016, 2,602 suspected reports of abuse in child care facilities were recorded in Pennsylvania. A total of 186 cases were substantiated—many of the alleged perpetrators were county employees....