World Against Toys Causing Harm, Inc. (W.A.T.C.H.) recently released its 51st annual list of the 10 Worst Toys. The organization aims to help parents avoid putting dangerous toys on their holiday shopping lists. This year’s list of the 10 Worst Toys includes: Many of the products fail to address dangerous concerns, despite having warning or[…] Read More
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Can I Appeal the Outcome of My Car Accident Claim?
Settlement offers for your car accident claim could be significantly less than what your injuries are worth. Adjusters and defendants realize that claimants are under financial duress and hope to receive compensation quickly – this makes people more likely to accept first offers and sign waivers. This puts them in bad positions when their damages[…] Read More
How Can I Increase My Car Accident Settlement?
If you seek compensation for injuries suffered in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you will want to be sure to maximize any damages you receive as a settlement. After all, if you are taking the time and trouble to pursue a lawsuit against the at-fault driver, you do not want[…] Read More
Are Brain Injuries Common After a Slip and Fall?
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of injuries in the United States, and they are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Depending on the circumstances of a slip and fall accident, they can cause injuries ranging from minor cuts and scrapes to sprains and broken bones. A more[…] Read More
Firm Founder Robert E. McCann, Esq. Voted Best Lawyer in Philadelphia
Robert E. McCann, Esq. has been voted Metro Philly’s Best Lawyer in Philadelphia. A founding firm member, Robert is recognized for his contributions and success in personal injury law, including car accidents, Workers’ Compensation, products and premises liability, and medical malpractice matters, among others. With over 100 years of combined legal experience, McCann Dillon Jaffe[…] Read More
Can a Pothole Cause a Car Accident?
Philadelphia roads have more than their share of potholes, and drivers go over them daily. Most people understand that doing so can damage their tires, but can a pothole cause a car accident? The answer is yes – poor road conditions can do this, leaving you with injuries, property damage, and bills to pay. How[…] Read More
Most Dangerous Roads and Intersections in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in Pennsylvania and the second most populous city in the Northeast. The city houses a thriving business district, various art museums, historical landmarks, and several professional sports teams. With these and other notable sites, Philly attracts thousands of commuters and visitors each day, with a heavy concentration of them focusing[…] Read More
How Dangerous Is Tailgating?
Tailgating is one of the most common yet preventable causes of car accidents. When a motorist follows another car too closely while traveling at a high speed, this is extremely dangerous and can result in severe injuries and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020, rear-end accidents were responsible for[…] Read More
Who Is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in a Parking Lot?
A slip and fall accident in a parking lot is bad enough on its own, but once the injuries start healing, things can take a different turn when the question of liability arises. Pedestrians can slip and fall in parking lots for different reasons. An individual might fall because they were running instead of walking[…] Read More
Tanker Truck Crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Leaves Three Dead
Three people were killed Saturday when a tanker truck carrying jet fuel caught fire after striking two stopped vehicles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Worcester Township, Montgomery County. The crash occurred on I-476 between the Mid-County and Lansdale exits. Pennsylvania State Police report that a vehicle was stopped in the right lane due to a[…] Read More