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Nov 15, 2018Emotional Distress Damages
Being injured in a car collision, as a pedestrian, or walking in a store and slipping on an unmarked puddle ca...
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Nov 6, 2018Duck Boat Drownings
Seventeen people were killed in a tragic drowning incident in Missouri when their “duck boat” was capsized in a sudden storm...
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Sep 25, 2018Injuries from Flammable Fuel Gel
Flammable fuel gel is a dangerous substance used in personal “fire pots” and wickless candles, commonly found in backyard barbeques an...
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Sep 19, 2018Recent Norovirus Outbreaks
More than 500 visitors to a Tennessee zipline canopy tour have reported serious gastrointestinal illnesses, with symptoms similar to those o...
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Mar 21, 2018Were You Hit by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk drivers have caused havoc on Pennsylvania roadways ever since the automobile was invented, and they continue to do so today...
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Feb 27, 2018Pennsylvania Follows Modified Comparative Negligence
The amount a party can recover in a civil suit depends on what type of negligence system the state follows. Throughou...
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Feb 9, 2018Skiing Injuries
According to ABC News, five skiers were injured at the Tussey Mountain ski resort when a chair lift slid backwards o...
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Jan 5, 2018Recovering Damages in a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you or a loved one has been injured due to no fault of your own, you likely have valid persona...
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Nov 9, 2017Were You Injured by a Negligent Business Owner?
Most people do not know or fully understand that when they enter a business establishment, the owner owes each customer ...
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Jun 29, 2017When are Parents Liable for the Actions of Their Children?
Teenagers are notorious for being irresponsible and making poor, often reckless, decisions. Unfortunately, these decisions can prove deadly for others o...
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May 9, 2017The Dangers of Chemical Spills
Every year, commercial trucks transport an array of products ranging from livestock and agricultural products to furniture and toys. However, i...
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Apr 4, 2017Collecting Compensation for Accidents Caused by Road Debris
According to a recent study published by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, over the last four years there were mor...
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Mar 21, 2017Collecting Compensation for Soft Tissue Injuries
Some of the most common injuries suffered by those involved in car crashes and other accidents are related to soft tissu...
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Oct 27, 2016Establishing Negligence and Obtaining Compensation in Pennsylvania
Thousands of Pennsylvania residents are injured every year as a result of another person’s negligent or reckless behavior. Fortunately, these at-faul...
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Sep 21, 2016Insurance to Exclude Sports-Related Brain Injuries?
Pennsylvania athletes who have sustained a  Failure to Protect Players from Head Injury Leads to Lawsuits Professional athletes can obtain wha...
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Sep 20, 2016Dram Shop Laws in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, bars, restaurants, and liquor stores that sell alcohol can be held liable if an intoxicated customer’s reckless conduct cause...
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May 19, 2015Why Hire a Philadelphia Accident Attorney?
Whether you realize it or not, your judgment is completely altered after an accident. It is hard to think clearly abou...
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May 11, 2015Well-Known Personal Injury Lawyer, Michael T. van der Veen, Announces New Philadelphia Office
Providing unparalleled results and client-centered dedication is the cornerstone of van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim for more than tw...
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