Following the rules of the road means obeying the speed limit, keeping your attention focused on the road and the other motorists in the vicinity, and avoiding unsafe driving behaviors, like distracted driving, speeding, and driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. When driving on a busy highway sharing the road with commercial[…] Read More
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Can a Passenger Be Liable for a Car Accident?
Cell phones are not the only things that distract drivers; passengers can also be distracting. It is not always possible to drive without anyone else in the car, but can another person be held liable when an accident happens? While certain passengers, like babies, cannot be at fault for distracting drivers in some circumstances, others[…] Read More
What Should I Know About Retail Store Slip and Fall Accidents?
Slip and fall accidents in retail stores or other public places are more common than many realize. The physical injuries can be severe if a customer trips over debris left in an aisle or slips on a wet floor. If your slip and fall accident was caused by a store owner or employee’s negligent management and property[…] Read More
Who Is Liable for a Failure to Yield Accident?
Motorists encounter yield signs often, at intersections, ramps, and other strategic locations on roads and highways. These are in place to remind drivers to give others the right of way. Unfortunately, failing to yield is common, and determining liability in a resulting car accident can be challenging. It is common for multiple parties to be[…] Read More
Can I Collect Compensation for Slipping on a Wet Floor Without a Caution Sign?
Public buildings are required to alert those on the property about potentially dangerous conditions, including wet floors. Bright-colored signs are generally used for this purpose. Slipping on a wet floor without a caution sign could lead to severe injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Owners and managers of public spaces like grocery stores and[…] Read More
What Are Common Internal Car Accident Injuries?
Car accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, and while some are immediately apparent, others can be more insidious. Internal injuries are among the most serious during a car accident, as they often go unnoticed until severe complications arise. Several types of internal injuries can occur after a car accident. Some of the[…] Read More
What Are the Exceptions to Limited Tort in Pennsylvania?
According to the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, insurance companies must give their customers the option of selecting “limited tort” or “full tort” when purchasing car insurance. The main difference between the two is that limited tort does not allow you to sue for pain and suffering unless you suffered an injury that qualifies[…] Read More
Is the Herbicide Paraquat Banned in the United States?
Paraquat is a powerful weed killer commonly used in commercial and private agriculture in the United States. However, while paraquat is extremely effective at weed and grass control, it is also a highly toxic chemical banned in many countries worldwide. Studies have also shown that paraquat increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by 100 to[…] Read More
Robert E. McCann and Patrick C. Lamb Selected to 2023 Super Lawyers List
McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC is pleased announce that Robert E. McCann and Patrick C. Lamb have each been named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list in Pennsylvania. Super Lawyers selects lawyers from across the state in multiple areas of legal practice to their lists every year. The attorneys were honored for their success in the[…] Read More
Judge Approves Short-Form Complaint in Philadelphia Paraquat Mass Tort
After months of disagreement over case management, the plaintiffs in Philadelphia’s mass tort over the herbicide Paraquat can finally proceed with litigation. On March 29, 2023, Judge Abbe Fletman of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas approved a short-form complaint for the litigation. Plaintiffs may now file their cases directly in the Paraquat mass tort program,[…] Read More