Altoona Personal Injury Blog
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...
Determining responsibility for a defective product
There are many different tasks that people in Pennsylvania need to complete each day. Some of these are easier than others, but over time there have been many products developed to help make these tasks easier. These products can be very valuable, but they are only...
Steps to take if an initial workers’ compensation claim is denied
Not everyone in Pennsylvania loves their job and sometimes they do not want to go. However, people need their jobs to continue to earn an income. People need this money to support themselves and their families. So, even if they do not like going everyday, they still...
Reasons to go to the hospital after a car accident
A car accident has the potential to cause a variety of injuries, some minor and some life-changing. For this reason, it’s critical to receive immediate medical attention, as doing so improves the likelihood of making a fast and full recovery. Many people opt against...
Pedestrian deaths reach 20 year high
Pedestrians have no defense when they are struck by vehicles. They can suffer serious injuries and die in a crash. The Governors Highway Safety Administration, in fact, recently reported that the number of pedestrian deaths followed a deadly 10-year trend and reached...
