On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Jul 1, 2020 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Jun 30, 2020 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | May 27, 2020 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | May 14, 2020 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Apr 27, 2020 | Personal Injury
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...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Feb 24, 2020 | Personal Injury
Falls can be a normal part of learning new skills. For example, when Pennsylvania infants begin pulling themselves up and taking their first few tentative steps, they may spend more time falling than making forward progress. The same may be true for older kids and...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Oct 13, 2017 | Personal Injury
After an accident, you will most likely file a claim for compensation for your injuries. Often, this compensation covers your medical expenses, but you can also claim damages for “pain and suffering.” Just what constitutes pain and suffering, though? Learn...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Aug 17, 2017 | Personal Injury
Social media has revolutionized the way we communicate, share, and advertise to each other, and it’s also had a profound effect on the legal profession. What you may not realize is just how much of an impact your online conduct could have on your personal injury...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Jul 13, 2017 | Auto Accidents, Personal Injury
If you’ve been involved in a car accident, it is likely that you will need to prepare a claim to recover damages. Getting ready to file a claim can be a complex process, and neglecting to prepare correctly can lessen your settlement amount. Learn what you should...
On behalf of Goldstein, Heslop, Steele, Clapper, Oswalt & Smith | Jun 16, 2017 | Personal Injury
Personal injury claims can vary depending on the unique factors of each case. There are still some common steps that you can expect to take during your claim process, no matter what your case involves. Here are some things to expect during the course of your...
