Pottsville Legal Blog

Documenting a fall at a public place

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs on Monday, June 24, 2019.

Whether you love to shop, eat out or listen to live music, Pottsville has some excellent options. When you are away from home, though, you must think about your personal safety. After all, you may never fully recover from an injury you sustain during a fall at a public place.

Slips and falls are probably more common than you think. In fact, according to the National Floor Safety Institute, injuries from slips and falls account for 12% of emergency room visits. While focusing on your health and well-being must be a top priority, you likely want to pursue compensation from whoever caused the fall. Here are a few things you should know about documenting a fall that happens in a public venue.

Adrenaline's impact on car-accident injuries

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs on Monday, March 25, 2019.

On March 24, 2019, a major car accident took place in Hamilton Township, reports the Pocono Record. Part of Business Route 209 had to shut down temporarily as emergency services responded to the scene. Fortunately, officials did not report any fatalities at the scene.

Regardless of the severity of the car crash you were in, it is paramount to go to a hospital immediately. You may feel fine, and you just want to go home after such a traumatic event. However, your body will produce excessive amounts of adrenaline, which can mask symptoms of injuries.

Steps to take when a friend's dog bites you

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.

Dogs may be man's best friend, but that does not mean they will be loving and compassionate all the time. One Pennsylvania police officer had to go to the hospital after a dog bit him. The officer had to undergo surgery while the dog went to a local shelter.

You may go to your friend's house all the time. One day, your friend's dog may bite you for no reason at all, or perhaps someone provoked the dog. Either way, you may not know what to do because you do not want to ruin a friendship. However, you also need to protect your health and finances. Therefore, you need to take the following actions.

New technology helps to reduce rear-end collision injuries

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

The first safety feature that was designed specifically to reduce rear-end collisions was the third brake light, which was introduced in 1986. Technology continues to provide better safety features for vehicles so that such crashes can be avoided, or, if they do occur, will result in fewer serious injuries.

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Slip-and-falls definitely are not funny

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs on Wednesday, June 27, 2018.

Remember back in the day when TV and movie comedians elicited huge laughs from their audiences by taking pratfall after pratfall? While these carefully choreographed falls may still bring a smile to your face, you could have nothing to laugh about if you slip and fall in Pennsylvania. In fact, you could suffer a traumatic brain injury.

A TBI is an often catastrophic head injury that could render you disabled for the rest of your life, and falls are the leading cause of TBIs. In a TBI, your head and/or neck takes a blow of sufficient intensity that your brain violently sways back and forth in your skull, injuring its cells, tissues and/or nerves. Those injuries, in turn, can cause your brain to malfunction.

3 common workplace hazards for health care workers

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs posted in blog on Monday, April 2, 2018.

Caring for others is a noble occupation. You put the health and safety of your patients first every day. Whether you provide in-home care to elderly patients or you are a nurse in a hospital, you do amazing work. However, you must take care of yourself too.

Working in the health care industry can be dangerous and unsafe at times. You may encounter a lot of risks on the job. Here are some of the top health care hazards you should be aware of.

Are inheritances marital property?

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs posted in blog on Thursday, December 28, 2017.

Inheritance is an issue that comes up in some divorces. That is, one spouse came into a sizable inheritance and assumed it was his or hers to keep no matter what. Then it surprises the spouse in a bad way during divorce proceedings to learn that the other spouse has a claim to the inheritance.

The reality is that if you have an inheritance, it can take some work to ensure it remains nonmarital property, but it is possible.

Are you dealing with a hit-and-run driver?

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs posted in blog on Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Being hit and injured in a car accident is frustrating enough. When you are dealing with a hit-and-run driver, your stress may multiply. For example, you may be afraid of getting little financial help for your medical bills because the party who hit you has not been identified.

The good news: Insurance policies that protect you against uninsured and underinsured drivers should apply in hit-and-run situations. Also, sitting down with someone such as an attorney and being asked questions to help jog your memory may achieve the desired result.

Who is liable for commercial truck accidents?

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs posted in blog on Tuesday, July 11, 2017.

If you got in an accident because of a negligent truck driver, you might think it is a straightforward process to figure out legal liability. It can be complex to determine, however, and is based on the specific causes and nature of the accident. The driver may not actually be at fault; it could be the trucking company.

You want to get compensation for your injuries, so it is crucial to determine liability with the help of a personal injury lawyer. Keep reading to learn about who is liable in commercial tractor-trailer accidents.

Recovering damages for your car accident

On behalf of Lieberman, Tamulonis & Hobbs posted in car accidents on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.

Are you one of the many people suffering as the result of a car crash? The law recognizes that accidents often inflict several types of damages and makes recovery available for them in a lawsuit. Whatever the severity of your accident, keep in mind that some consequences can take some time to begin really affecting your life. Experienced attorneys make sure to gather data and get expert opinions projecting potential future losses.

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