In choosing a personal injury attorney, important considerations include the attorney’s record and reputation for resolving personal injury matters. Powell Law has an established 113-year history throughout northeastern Pennsylvania of securing favorable verdicts and settlements for those who have been hurt in any type of accident. Most importantly, we are rated highly by our former […]
Compensation for damages and restoration of the status quo are the two most important principles of tort law. Governmental bodies enact laws that designate certain wrongs as criminal acts to protect citizens. Many acts that result in harm to other persons are not crimes. The act of a motorist behaving negligently and causing a motor […]
The death of a loved one as a result of the negligent or intentional conduct of another party precipitates two available causes of action to compensate family members for their loss: wrongful death and survival. The family of a decedent must understand the unique distinctions between both of these causes of action. It is important […]
For 113 years, Powell Law has represented all types of personal injury victims in all types of personal injury cases and scenarios. If you have any questions about a potential claim for damages based on a personal injury, the attorneys at Powell Law have the necessary expertise and experience to handle your matter. Call today […]
While the number of motor vehicle deaths has decreased significantly in the last fifty years because of advancements in vehicle safety technology, new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the number of fatal crashes involving SUVs and large trucks has increased. SUVs are the most popular type of vehicle in North […]
The most important factor that affects any personal injury plaintiff receiving maximum compensation for the ensuing harm and damages caused by an accident is awareness of all of the types of available damages. A personal injury plaintiff should never assume that the only compensation available is compensation for medical expenses. Pennsylvania law allows accident victims […]
There’s no question that motor vehicle accidents comprise a significant number of personal injury cases. However, personal injury law applies to any event or incident where a person suffers harm due to the negligent conduct of another individual or entity. The law related to personal injury applies to slip and fall accidents caused by unsafe premises, dog bites, […]
This is the second part of a blog discussing how a police report is used in a personal injury matter. Part one discussed how a police report contains important details of the underlying incident related to a claim for personal injuries. If you have any questions about litigating a claim for damages resulting from any […]
The attorneys and staff of Powell Law are experienced in helping personal injury victims recover compensation for their injuries and move forward. Even settling a claim for personal injuries without litigating it can be an arduous process. Today’s blog discusses how the information and details contained in a police report are important in a personal […]
This week we’ve looked at self-driving cars and motor vehicle accidents. The automobile industry praises self-driving technology as a tool for substantially reducing the nearly 40,000 fatalities that annually occur on our nation’s roads. The transition to this technology will not occur overnight. Testing robotics and artificial intelligence on public roads is a scary proposition […]
