Filing a Lawsuit for Someone Else When a personal injury occurs, the path to justice can be complicated. It only gets worse when the victim cannot file a lawsuit on their own. This is often the case for a minor who has been injured or when a family has lost a loved one due to […]
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How Are Personal Injury Claims Involving Minors Different? Personal injury claims can be complex under the best of circumstances. When a child is injured due to someone else’s negligence, these cases become even more intricate, with additional legal protections and requirements designed to safeguard the minor’s interests. Understanding these differences is crucial for parents and
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Seeking Justice for Institutional Abuse Institutional abuse leaves a devastating and lasting impact on its survivors. The path to justice can feel overwhelming, but it is not a journey that must be walked alone. Lawyers with experience in institutional abuse claims play a critical role in this process, serving as powerful advocates for survivors and
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When You Need a Workers’ Comp Attorney: Getting injured at work can turn your life upside down. Beyond the physical pain and recovery time, you also have to interact with Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system — a complex maze of paperwork, deadlines, and insurance company tactics. While you have the right to file a claim on
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What Are Delayed Diagnosis Claims and How Do They Work? When you visit a doctor, you trust them to diagnose and treat your medical conditions promptly. This trust forms the foundation of the doctor-patient relationship. However, when healthcare providers fail to diagnose a serious condition promptly, the consequences can be devastating. Delayed diagnosis occurs when
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The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized eight Lenahan & Dempsey attorneys for their work fighting for the rights of injured individuals throughout Pennsylvania. Managing Partner Tim Lenahan was named the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law – Plaintiffs for the region covering all of Northeast/Central PA/The Pocono Mountains and the Allentown region.
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Understanding the differences between trucking accidents and car accidents is crucial, especially when considering their implications for injuries, liability, and legal processes. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks, combined with the complexities of trucking regulations, set these incidents apart from standard car accidents. For victims, these differences often mean greater injury severity, heightened
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Most Common Types of Truck Accidents and Their Causes Commercial trucks are essential for transporting goods across Pennsylvania’s highways and beyond. However, when these massive vehicles are involved in accidents, the consequences can be devastating. Understanding the most common types of truck accidents can help drivers stay safer on the road and know what to
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When insurance companies act in bad faith and deny legitimate claims, they can cause significant harm to policyholders. Fortunately, there are legal remedies available to those affected by this unfair treatment. Bad faith cases often result in multiple types of damages, some directly linked to the insurance contract, while others address the additional losses caused
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Pennsylvania’s New Law on Handheld Devices Distracted driving is one of the leading culprits behind preventable road accidents, claiming thousands of lives every year. Pennsylvania has taken a momentous step in the fight against this growing issue with the implementation of its new ban on handheld devices while driving. Known as Paul Miller’s Law, this
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