Media, Pennsylvania Personal Injury Law Practice Areas And Legal Definitions

The Media, Pennsylvania personal injury law firm of Brooks, Bradley & Kenney has years of practice defending clients in a wide variety of issues. The Firm possesses a detailed knowledge of Pennsylvania insurance and liability laws and works tirelessly to uphold or defend a client’s rights.

Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Accidents:

Legal claims that arise from vehicle accidents are typically governed by the law of negligence. Any individual who negligently operates a motor vehicle may be required to pay damages to an injured victim. A personal injury case involving a vehicle accident may become formalized through civil court proceedings, or may be resolved through an informal settlement before a lawsuit is filed. Vehicle accidents can include:

• automobile accidents
• motorcycle accidents
• rear end collisions
• semi-tractor trailer accidents
• truck accidents

The surviving family members of a fatally injured accident victim may be able to bring wrongful death charges against the defendant.

The Pennsylvania car accident attorneys of Brooks, Bradley & Kenney have years of experience and a successful track record representing clients who have suffered significant injuries in automobile accidents. The Pennsylvania serious injury lawyers of Brooks, Bradley & Kenney work closely with doctors and other health care providers to discuss the short and long term medical consequences of an injury. These lawyers possess a detailed comprehension of Pennsylvania automobile insurance and liability laws and understand the different sources of recovery available to car accident victims and their families.

Pennsylvania Wrongful Death:

A wrongful death occurs when a person is killed due to the negligence or misconduct of another individual, company, or organization. A legal action for wrongful death belongs to the decedent's immediate family members, usually a surviving spouse and children, and sometimes parents. Under certain circumstances, unrelated minor children living with and supported by the decedent may also bring a claim for wrongful death. In order to bring a successful wrongful death cause of action in Pennsylvania, the following elements must be present:

• The death of a human being caused by another's negligent or intentional conduct.
• The survival of family members who are suffering the loss of financial support, love, care, comfort, supervision, guidance, household assistance and general society previously provided by the deceased.

The general rule in Pennsylvania in wrongful death cases is that one is entitled to recover both economic and non-economic damages which are suffered as a result of the loss of a loved one. Economic damages in a wrongful death case include an award for the financial contributions which the decedent would have made to his wife, children and/or parents had he or she survived. It also includes the recovery for funeral services in memory of the decedent and for burial costs. Non-economic damages include loss of love, society, companionship, comfort, affection, solace or moral support.

Pennsylvania Insurance Claims disputes:

Insurance claims are a notice for reimbursement from an insurance company when the insured has suffered a loss that is covered under the insurance policy. Under Pennsylvania law, insurance companies cannot refuse to pay a customer's claim without "reasonable justification." This means that an insurance company must engage in a reasonable investigation and pay legitimate claims in a timely manner. If an insurance company fails to handle its customer's claim properly, it may be held accountable for resulting economic losses, including lost wages, interest on money the insured borrowed to cover expenses while insurance benefits were wrongfully withheld, and loss due to damaged credit.

The Pennsylvania law firm of Brooks, Bradley & Kenney has experience in a wide variety of insurance related cases: Commercial Insurance Defense & Litigation, General Insurance Liability Defense & Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Fraud, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorists Coverage and Litigation, Professional Liability, Accountants Liability, Arbitration, Civil Appeals and Insurance Bad Faith Litigation.

Pennsylvania Construction/ On-The-Job Accidents:

Construction labor makes up one of the three most dangerous occupations in the United States today, each year producing thousands of debilitating injuries and wrongful deaths. Factors that contribute to construction accidents include workers lifting loads with worn and weathered cables, working on elevated platforms without fall protection or wearing defective safety harnesses and lanyards, and/or working in trenches with improper benching and using outdated tools and equipment. Farming and manufacturing accidents, as well as the oil and gas industry can also cause serious injury and toxic exposure.

Construction site personal injury law is not practiced nor understood by many personal injury attorneys. As a result, many personal injury construction claims are often subject to mediocre representation and minimal financial compensation due to improper legal counsel. Injured construction workers are urged to seek a personal injury firm (Brooks, Bradley & Kenney) that is knowledgeable in a variety of construction techniques and has successfully litigated numerous construction site personal injury cases.

Pennsylvania Slip and Fall/Premises Liability:

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere and can cause serious personal injury. Most slip and falls happen in commercial settings, such as grocery stores, drug stores, office buildings, construction sites, gas stations and malls, but they also happen on private property. Premises Liability accidents can include toxic exposure, animal attacks, swimming pool accidents and amusement park ride accidents. In any event, there exist duties on the part of the property owners to maintain the property responsibly and avoid the existence of hazardous conditions.

Pennsylvania Dog/Animal Bites:

Every year, millions of Americans are bitten by animals. Being attacked by a dog is an extremely stressful event. Many dog bite injuries leave scars and have lasting emotional effects. In the State of Pennsylvania, the owner or keeper of a dog is strictly liable for his or her dog, even if it is the first time the dog has injured someone. As long as the injured victim was not trespassing, teasing or tormenting the dog, the keeper or owner of the dog is liable for any injuries sustained. Compensation for a dog bite can include payment for medical bills, pain and suffering, mental anxiety, fear and scarring.

If you or someone you know in Media, Pennsylvania, or within the surrounding cities and counties of Pennsylvania, needs the representation and skilled legal advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer, please contact Brooks, Bradley & Kenney today, at 866-748-9618, or complete the contact form provided on this site to begin your free consultation with a seasoned Pennsylvania personal injury law firm. Brooks, Bradley & Kenney are capable of providing written communication in all major languages, as well as providing interpretation services if necessary.