School bus accidents create unique legal challenges because they often involve government entities subject to special notice requirements, federal and state safety regulations, and multiple insurance policies that affect compensation recovery. School bus cases require immediate investigation to preserve evidence from multiple sources including vehicle data recorders, maintenance logs, driver training records, and compliance wi...
Under Pennsylvania's Dog Law, a dog's owner is automatically responsible for paying all of your medical bills if their dog bites you, regardless of whether the dog has a history of aggression. This is known as "strict liability."
However, recovering money for other damages is more difficult. For these, you must typically prove the owner was negligent, meaning they failed to use reasonable care to control their dog. The law...
The most powerful evidence in a slip and fall claim is anything that proves a dangerous condition existed and the property owner knew, or should have known, about it. This typically includes photographs of the hazard, surveillance video of the fall, and internal incident reports.
Building a strong claim requires showing a clear link between the property owner’s failure to maintain a safe environment and the injuries you sus...
Yes, you may sue a property owner, whether it's a private company or a government entity, for injuries caused by poor lighting in Pennsylvania. The legal basis for this is called premises liability, which holds owners responsible for maintaining safe conditions on their property, and that includes adequate lighting.
However, you must demonstrate that the property owner knew, or should have known, about the dangerous lighting ...
If you are injured at a short-term rental, you should document everything about your injury and the property, understand who is legally responsible, and report the incident to the rental platform. Unlike a hotel, determining liability involves untangling the responsibilities of the property owner (the host) and the booking platform (like Airbnb or Vrbo). While platforms like Airbnb offer insurance, it has specific limitations ...