It is the responsibility of property owners and keepers to maintain their property in a safe condition. If they carelessly permit or cause a dangerous condition, they may be responsible for the harms and losses resulting to the injured person. In most states, including Pennsylvania, there may be a legal case if you are injured due to an unsafe condition to property.

In Pennsylvania Civil (non-criminal) cases, there is a statute of limitations (i.e. filing deadline). The Statute of Limitations in Pennsylvania Civil Cases is a deadline that ends your rights to bring a claim. The general rule for most personal injury and tort cases is that this deadline is two years from the date of the incident or injury. For example, if you fell on ice on a walkway and were injured on January 1, 2012, then the Statute of Limitations deadline would be January 1, 2014.

If you look at your insurance policy, it will probably have a section stating that you have a duty or obligation to cooperate with your insurance company. What that means is explored here. Most, if not all, insurance policies will contain a provision or provisions that require the policyholder (or anyone defined as an "insured") to cooperate with the company. In fact, this language will typically state that it is a "duty" to cooperate.

The Civil Complaint is what typically starts the litigation process in personal injury cases. A Civil Complaint is filed by the injured party to start a lawsuit. It is the legal mechanism to initiate the proceedings in Court and, unless a Court Order is obtained otherwise, the Complaint is a public document. The Complaint requires the "Plaintiff", which is the injured person, to set forth their claims against the "Defendant".

Your insurance policy is a contract. It is an agreement where you pay premiums in exchange for the insurance company's promise to pay when a covered "loss" happens. But, what do you do if a "loss" happens but the company refuses to pay all or part of what is owed?

A hit and run car accident can be a difficult situation because if the striking vehicle is not found or identified, then there is no "at fault" or "liability" insurance company. However, you might be able to recover for damages.

In Pennsylvania, if you have limited tort and were injured in an accident, you must prove that you have a "serious injury" to get pain and suffering damages.

Back and neck injuries are common results of trauma, but proving them in a personal injury case can be challenging.

Pennsylvania Law permits you to recover damages when you prove that a personal injury has worsened a previous medical condition or illness.

Personal Injury cases are affected by a bankruptcy filing. Timing, the value of the injury claim and whether a lawsuit is filed are all factors.

Lost wages are part of damages that can be recovered in a Personal Injury claim. The insurance company will want documentation. You will need to provide that documentation in order to prevail in your claim.

There are certain factors that affect where a lawsuit can be filed. These can include where the incident happened, whether it falls under a federal law, and where the parties reside.

Insurance company claims denials may result in you having a case against them for "bad faith".

In most states, if you have a previous medical condition that is made worse in a car accident, you are entitled to recover.

In many personal injury or disability cases, the Insurance Company will request that you attend a medical exam with their doctor. This is not a doctor that treats you or has a doctor-patient relationship with you. Instead, this is a one time exam. The exam is for their doctor writing a report on the cause and/or severity of your symptoms and injuries.

Getting medical bills paid after a dog bite starts with finding out if the owner has homeowners insurance.

Loss of future earnings, also called "lost earning capacity" is permitted under Pennsylvania Law in personal injury cases. There are generally five things needed.

Managing your medical treatment after you have been injured will help you medically get better and help document your personal injury claim.

So, you have made an insurance claim and your Insurance Company won't pay. Can you sue them? In Pennyslvania, there are three main "causes of action" (grounds for suit) against your own insurance company.

In Pennsylvania, and other states, you can not make a claim against your employer for "pain and suffering", sometimes referred to as "bodily injury" damages. You can still make a claim against a "third party" if they were negligent and caused your injuries.

In Pennsylvania, dog bites would be covered under the dog owner's homeowner's insurance, as long as there isn't an exclusion.

Which insurance company is supposed to pay your bills depends on the type of coverage (i.e., wage loss, medical, bodily injury) and the amounts of coverage on each policy. There is a "priority" as to which insurer must pay first.

If you understand and recognize these excuses, you can avoid or combat them.

If you have a new insurance claim, your insurance policy probably requires you to do an Application for Benefits. It's a formality required in the policy.

A deposition is a question and answer session under oath which is transcribed by a court reporter.

These are ten suggested things you should not do after you have been in a car accident in Pennsylvania and have suffered an injury.

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylania, if you were hit by a car while a pedestrian, your tort option selection on your auto insurance does not apply. You are considered full tort for purposes of this accident. In Pennsylvania, the law is that as a pedestrian, your "tort" option selection on your car insurance should not apply. It is considered an exception to limited tort.

First Party or No Fault Coverage is the coverage you carry on your policy which is available even if the accident is the fault of someone else.

Pennsylvania Consumers are protected under various laws. The foremost is the Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law. That protects purchasers of household goods/services.

In Pennsylvania, you have the option to choose full or limited tort. Limited Tort puts restrictions on your right to recover pain and suffering damages but you can still get them depending on the circumstances.

In Pennsylvania, there are specific laws for confinement of dogs.

Differences between Small Claims Court and County Court can help you decide which Court is better for your Pennsylvania Case.

Do you believe you may have a case for a defective or unsafe product for an injury that occurred in Pennsylvania? Read this article to find out.

Pennsylvania law has a "Dram Shop" statute which holds bars responsible for serving a visibly intoxicated person.