Altoona Personal Injury Blog
Common signs and symptoms of whiplash
Whiplash is a neck injury that typically occurs as the result of rapid back and forth movement of the neck. For example, if you’re stopped at a traffic light and a vehicle unexpectedly hits you from behind, it has the potential to cause this injury. While some people...
What to know about traumatic brain injuries
Head injuries can be scary and incredibly dangerous to victims. To reduce the chances of suffering serious trauma to their heads, many athletes wear state of the art helmets and other protective gear to improve their chances of protecting their bodies when they are...
The importance of knowing what to do after a car accident
Because personal injury legal protections are available to help victims of car accidents, it is helpful for victims to know what to do after they have been injured in an unexpected car accident. Though a personal injury claim may not immediately be on the mind of the...
Breaking down the workers’ compensation process in Pennsylvania
Whether one has been in a work routine for years or has recently adapted to a new one, the reality is that many workers in Pennsylvania are faced with risks. An occupation does not have to be inherently risky in order for an employee to suffer an injury due to an...
Could injuries from paintball attacks lead to legal action?
An uncommon situation unfolded recently as three local residents appeared to be targeted with paintball gun attacks. According to the Altoona Police Department, last week these three residents reported being shot by paintballs in three separate drive-by paintball...
Are all car crash injuries immediately evident?
No two car accidents are the same, which is why no two accident victims sustain the same injuries. While some can walk away with minor cuts and bruises from a head-on collision, others may find themselves with traumatic brain injuries. However, one thing is most...
The car is likely the single most dangerous place for your kids
As a parent, you want your children to grow up to have a successful and happy future. Sadly, some of the decisions that you make in your daily life may put your child at risk of dying or suffering a serious injury. While many people tend to take for granted that motor...
What is the basic premise of the workers’ compensation system?
Each year thousands of Pennsylvania residents are injured in accidents that occur at work. For decades now, the law has provided protection for these injured employees in the form of the workers’ compensation system. But, what exactly is the basic premise of the...
What is premises liability?
The trip to a store, a walk across the parking lot or even a visit to an apartment can lead to a slip or fall or other accident that causes injury, which may be serious at times. Where a property owner did not meet their legal responsibility for keeping the property...
Workplace rules come home
In Pennsylvania and throughout the country, the traditional workplace has over the years transitioned from a central business district to an employee’s kitchen table, guest bedroom and other home offices. This trend has recently exploded. Now, employers also have some...
