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Can You Sue Someone for Injuries From an Assault, Even If They're Criminally Charged?

When criminal charges are filed after an assault, it can feel like the system has taken over and the injured person just waits. The criminal case belongs to the Commonwealth, and it is not designed to make the injured person whole. Here is how a civil claim works alongside it, what restitution does and does not cover, and why the two-year deadline keeps running the whole time.

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Injured at a Store or Restaurant: What's Your Next Step?

Most people who fall in a store get up, say they are fine, and leave before anything is documented. Hours later the pain sets in, the spill is gone, and the business has no record of the incident. Here is what to do in the first hour, how Pennsylvania premises liability works, and why the security footage matters more than the two-year deadline.

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How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Claim in Pennsylvania?

Most personal injury claims in Pennsylvania have to be filed within two years of the injury, and courts enforce that deadline strictly. There are exceptions, including a six-month notice requirement for claims against government entities and a different timeline for injured children. Here is how the deadline works and why waiting becomes a problem long before it arrives.

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Slip and Fall Accidents in Pennsylvania: Who’s Liable?

Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious injuries and unexpected expenses. In Pennsylvania, property owners and businesses must maintain safe premises. This blog explains who may be held liable, what to do after a fall, and how an experienced attorney can help you recover damages.

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