Key Takeaways: In a Pennsylvania personal injury case, pain and suffering includes the physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life you experience because of someone else’s negligence. These damages have no fixed price, but the insurance company will work to limit them. What Counts as Pain and Suffering in a PA Injury[…] Read More
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Pennsylvania’s Statute of Limitations: Deadlines That Can Bar Your Injury Claim
Key Takeaways: Our knowledgeable Delaware County personal injury lawyers at McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC help injured people preserve time-sensitive claims. Understanding Pennsylvania “statute of limitations” injury rules matters because delay can prevent recovery regardless of the evidence. Because deadlines can depend on the defendant’s identity and claimant’s age, individualized review is important. Insurance[…] Read More
Autumn Slip and Fall Hazards in Philadelphia
Key Takeaways The Philadelphia slip and fall lawyers at McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC help injured people investigate unsafe autumn conditions. Unlike winter ice claims, these cases generally focus on leaves, tracked-in rain, poor lighting, or first frost rather than snow-removal deadlines or the hills and ridges doctrine. What Are the Most Common Fall-Season[…] Read More
Limited vs. Full Tort in Pennsylvania | McCann Dillon
Key Takeaways: Delaware’s “no-fault” system pays some crash-related bills before anyone determines who was at fault, but that coverage has firm limits. Drivers hurt in a serious crash often reach those limits fast, especially when medical treatment stretches on for months. Knowing where PIP coverage stops and a personal injury claim can start makes a[…] Read More
What if the Other Driver Gives a False Statement to the Insurance Company?
Key Takeaways: Our experienced Delaware County car accident lawyers at McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC help injured drivers and passengers respond when another driver gives a false statement to the insurance company. After a crash, the other driver may blame you, deny speeding, minimize damage, blame weather, or claim you were not injured. A[…] Read More
What Is the Role of Speeding in Car Accidents?
Speeding significantly increases the likelihood and severity of car accidents. When drivers exceed the speed limit, they reduce their reaction time to unexpected events, like sudden stops, pedestrians, or other vehicles entering their path. Decreased reaction time plus less control over the vehicle can result in collisions that may have been avoidable at lower speeds.[…] Read More
What Is Accident Reconstruction?
After motor vehicle crashes, understanding the sequence of events leading up to the incident helps establish liability. Accident reconstruction is a vital process used to piece together the details of an accident and can serve as valuable evidence. We work with these professionals on certain cases and are happy to explain the process and its[…] Read More
Do Older Drivers Cause More Car Accidents?
Age has long been a factor in discussions about driving safety. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), older drivers do have higher rates of fatal crashes per mile driven than middle-aged adults. However, this statistic fails to tell the full story. While older drivers may be more at risk for certain types[…] Read More
Who Is Responsible for Property Damage From a Car Accident?
Car accidents are stressful events that can result in serious injuries, but property damage is also a concern. Establishing liability is the basis for determining damages and potential compensation when the latter occurs. How do lawyers learn who is responsible for property damage resulting from a car accident? Determining liability for property damage in a[…] Read More
What Is the Importance of UM/UIM Insurance?
Uninsured Motorist (UM) and Underinsured Motorist (UIM) insurance coverage are key components of any auto insurance policy. Yet, many individuals may not fully grasp their importance until they find themselves in need. In the event of a car accident where the at-fault driver is either uninsured or does not carry sufficient insurance to cover the[…] Read More