Blog: Personal Injury
- When Your Loved One Leaves Their Nursing Home: Elopement from Skilled Nursing Facilities
Jul 8, 2024
With the current heat wave affecting much of the United States, including Philadelphia and many parts of Pennsylvania, staying safe from the heat is extremely important. While you may think that your loved one staying at a nursing home is safe inside, unfortunately, that is not always the case. Nursing home residents may sometimes experience “elopement” from their nursing home, encountering the dangers of the surrounding environment unassisted and unsupervised. What is Elopement? “Elopement” occurs when a...Read More - Premises Liability vs. Personal Liability in Philly: What Injury Victims Need to Know
Jun 24, 2024
Philadelphia's bustling urban environment presents numerous hazards, ranging from slippery supermarket floors to accidents caused by negligent driving. Understanding your legal rights within Pennsylvania’s legal framework is crucial. This guide outlines the distinctions between premises liability and personal liability, providing injury victims with vital information on their rights and compensation options. Understanding Premises Liability in Philadelphia What is Premises Liability? Property owners in Philadelphia have a legal obligation to keep their premises safe. This duty spans all aspects...Read More - How to Pursue Justice After a Vape Pen Explosion Injury
May 29, 2024
In recent years, the popularity of vape pens has surged across the United States, including Pennsylvania. However, alongside their rising use, there has been an alarming increase in incidents involving vape pen explosions. These incidents have led to severe injuries, casting a shadow over the safety of these devices. In such situations, legal action becomes a crucial step towards seeking justice and compensation for the victims. Anapol Weiss, a law firm with deep expertise in...Read More - In Your Own Language: The Importance of Having Personal Injury Attorneys You Can Communicate With
May 24, 2024
Federal law guarantees that any patient to take advantage of medical interpreting in most hospitals and other medical facilities. But, in reality, medical interpretation is inconsistently available and sometimes ignored by providers altogether. News stories, books, and court cases all demonstrate the obvious: if providers cannot communicate effectively with their patients, they cannot treat their patients effectively, either. Two years ago, The New Yorker detailed an exchange between an emergency medicine resident posing as a patient...Read More - The Vital Role of Bilingual Attorneys in Personal Injury Cases
Mar 13, 2024
In today’s multicultural society, the ability to communicate effectively in multiple languages is more than a skill—it’s a necessity, especially in the legal realm. Anapol Weiss proudly highlights its commitment to serving diverse communities through its team of bilingual attorneys. This blog post delves into why bilingual attorneys are critical in personal injury cases. Effective Communication: Understanding and navigating personal injury law can be daunting for anyone, especially those who are not native English speakers. Bilingual attorneys...Read More - Legal action can be taken in cases involving power lines and electrical currents
Jan 23, 2023
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people lose their lives and thousands more are injured as a result of being exposed to electricity. Some cases of electrocution can be traced back to negligent behavior, both in the workplace and in the home. This can happen when there are unsafe working conditions, not enough safety training, flaws in the way electrical appliances are made or designed, poor work by a handyman or independent contractor,...Read More - Supreme Court Keeps Consumer Class Action Alive but Asks Circuit Court to Develop More Facts
Nov 26, 2022
Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court sent a lawsuit against a people-search website for publishing incorrect information about a Virginia man back for the lower courts to develop more facts about the man’s injury. In a 6-2 decision, the Court remanded the consumer class action to the Ninth Circuit to develop more fully whether there was a “concrete” injury alleged under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). For standing a plaintiff must show “an invasion of a legally...Read More - How to Find the Personal Injury Lawyer Who Will Win Your Case
Apr 9, 2021
Understanding how to find a personal injury lawyer is important to protecting your rights and getting the full compensation you need to rebuild your life after an injury. Finding the right attorney is one of the biggest factors in ensuring the success of a personal injury claim or lawsuit, but that can be easier said than done. After you are injured, you may be inundated with calls, ads, targets social media campaigns, and other forms...Read More - Personal Injury Settlements Guide: Average Settlement Amounts & What Affects Payment Amounts
Mar 12, 2021
A personal injury settlement can help you recover from the financial, mental, and physical toll a serious injury can have. It can be difficult to know how much to ask for in a personal injury settlement. Whether you’re afraid you’re asking for too much or not enough, an experienced Philadelphia personal injury attorney can help you understand your options and protect your rights. While every case is different and based on a unique situation, that...Read More - Personal Injury Lawyer Costs: What Factors into an Attorney’s Fees?
Feb 11, 2021
Uncertainty about personal injury lawyer cost leads far too many people to hold off on getting the legal help they need until their case has been damaged inadvertently. It’s important to understand that a good attorney can make all the difference in a successful personal injury case, whether it goes to trial or a settlement is negotiated before a suit is ever filed. In many cases, a better question than “How much does a personal...Read More