What You Need to Know About SEPTA Lawsuits The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) serves nearly 4 million people in five counties in and around Philadelphia. This regional public transportation authority operates buses, trains, and trolleys. While the transportation provided by SEPTA is reasonably safe, serious accidents can and do occur. SEPTA accidents can cause … Read more
There are many benefits to using the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) subway-surface trolley system. For one, it’s an easy way to get around West Philly, Delaware County, and underneath Market Street in Philly’s City Center. Another great benefit to using the SEPTA trolley is that it is convenient and affordable, making it a popular … Read more
Across the United States, traffic accidents and related fatalities have been on the rise. As the sixth most populated city in the country, with more than 1.6 million residents, Philadelphia has not been immune to this worrisome trend. In fact, 2020 was the worst year in recent history for fatal car crashes in Philly, and … Read more
Settlement amounts reached in Pennsylvania car accident cases vary greatly. That is because many factors can determine an appropriate settlement. Since every accident is different, with its own unique set of circumstances, it can be difficult to pinpoint the average amount of Pennsylvania car accident settlements. This post will outline five of the largest Pennsylvania … Read more
If you were injured due to SEPTA’s negligence – whether it be in a bus accident, trolley accident, regional rail accident, or a trip and fall due to a property defect – beyond proving SEPTA was at fault you will also have to prove your injuries to have a claim against it. Specifically, that the … Read more
Many older motorcycles lacked the safety technology that newer bikes come with. Older bikes usually have tires with poor traction, while newer bikes have greater maneuverability and anti-lock brakes. On these older bikes, it is often safer to slide and fall off the bike rather than to attempt braking suddenly in the event of a … Read more
Any injury that results in bleeding occurring in the brain is a medical emergency. These time-sensitive and urgent crises must be resolved immediately, or serious and often catastrophic injuries can occur. Without prompt and proper treatment, bleeding in the brain can often be fatal. But of course, not every head injury results in a brain … Read more
The spleen is a delicate organ, located directly under the ribcage on the left side of the body. This fist sized organ helps the body fight infection and filter blood, making it both vitally important, while also extremely vulnerable and fragile. Any sort of forceful impact, trauma, or blow to the left side of the … Read more
The number of people living in the United States needing hip replacement surgery (also known as hip arthroplasty) has skyrocketed in recent years, jumping from 310,800 in 2010 to more than 450,000 per year in 2020 according to a report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The average age of patients undergoing hip … Read more
As we enter another winter with hospitals around the country still overwhelmed with patients suffering from COVID-19, our elderly loved ones residing in nursing homes are still in danger from this deadly virus. While nursing homes are no longer the epicenter of the pandemic as they were in April of 2020, nursing homes are still … Read more