Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Malpractice | Motorcycle Accidents | Slip and Fall Premises Liability | Car & Truck Accidents | Work Accidents | Products Liability | Wrongful Death| Disability Insurance Litigation| Professional Malpractice| Dog Animal Attack| Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability| Police Chase Accidents
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Medical Malpractice
- Why does hospital and emergency room malpractice occur?
- How much time does a patient have to sue a Pennsylvania hospital ER for medical malpractice?
- What is the statute of limitations in a Pennsylvania hospital malpractice case?
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Motorcycle Accidents
- I was riding my motorcycle and got hit by a man talking on his cell phone. The police report does not mention it. How do I prove liability?
- I got hit by a car exiting a shopping plaza. The accident was not my fault. What are my rights?
- I was riding my motorcycle when a car pulling out of a shopping plaza and forced me to take an evasive maneuver. I fell off my bike. Is the driver liable?
- Who is liable for road defects which cause a car accident in Pennsylvania?
- Who pays lost wages after a motorcycle accident in Pennsylvania?
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Slip & Fall Premises Liability
- I was visiting my friend at her apartment and tripped in the building. Can I make a claim against the landlord?
- I fell down stairs due to water. Do I have a case?
- Can a store be liable for negligence in Pennsylvania?
- I fell on my neighbor’s property. Can I make a homeowners insurance claim?
- I tripped and fell at a grocery store in Philadelphia. Who pays for my medical bills?
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Car & Truck Accidents
- What is the value of a car accident case in Pennsylvania?
- I got hit by a car exiting a shopping plaza. The accident was not my fault. What are my rights?
- Can a homeowner be liable for overgrown bushes which contribute to a car accident?
Workplace Accidents/Construction Accidents
- I was hurt at a construction site accident in Pennsylvania. What compensation can I receive for my injuries?
- I live in New Jersey and was injured at work. What are my options?
- I was injured in my Cherry Hill, NJ employer’s office. Do I have a case?
- I am a NJ resident and slipped and fell at work. Do I have a case?
- I was injured at work in Cherry Hill. Do I have a case against my employer for the accident?
Products Liability
- What happens in a product liability lawsuit in New Jersey?
- What can I recover in a products liability lawsuit in New Jersey?
- My bicycle frame broke while I was riding at the New Jersey shore. Do I have a case?
- How do I know if I have a valid products liability lawsuit?
Disability Insurance & Commercial Litigation
- What can I expect when making a long term disability insurance claim in Pennsylvania?
- I am a Pennsylvania resident and received a denial of benefits letter from my disability insurance company. How can I appeal?
- Can I sue my insurance company for denying my long-term disability benefits?
- What can I recover against my stockbroker in a civil fraud case in Pennsylvania?
- I believe my stockbroker committed fraud. Can I bring a claim in Pennsylvania?
Professional Malpractice
- I believe my financial advisor lied to me to induce me to make a bad investment. What are my rights?
- How do I prove that my lawyer committed negligence?
- What claims can be made against a professional in Pennsylvania?
- I believe my lawyer committed malpractice. What can I do about it?
- How do I know if I have a valid professional or legal malpractice claim in New Jersey?
Dog & Animal Injuries
- I am a Philadelphia resident and was bitten by my neighbor’s dog. I got stitches and am worried about a scar. What should I do?
- What are Pennsylvania’s dog leash laws?
- Under Pennsylvania law do I have to prove that the dog that bit me previously bit another person?
- I was attacked by a loose dog in my apartment complex in Philadelphia. What can I do about my injuries?
- In New Jersey does a dog bite victim have to prove that the dog previously bit another person?
Workers’ Compensation & Social Security Disability
- Can a Pennsylvania worker obtain workers’ compensation benefits for aggravation of a pre-existing injury?
- What rights does an injured worker have in Pennsylvania?
- What is compensable injury under Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law?
- What can an injured Pennsylvania worker recover if the on the job injuries result in scarring/disfigurement?
- What workers’ compensation claims can an injured worker make in Pennsylvania?
Police Chases
- What happens in a police chase accident lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
- What damages are recoverable in a police chase accident lawsuit in Pennsylvania?
- Can the Philadelphia police be held liable for injury to bystanders in a police chase or pursuit?
Wrongful Death
- What claims are made against a hospital in a Pennsylvania wrongful death action?
- How long do I have to file a wrongful death action in Pennsylvania for the death of a family member?
Head Injuries
The personal injury and accident lawyers at Schwartz & Blackman handle cases in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey area, including:
- PA: Berks County, Bucks County, Chester County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia County, Allentown, Lehigh Valley, Norristown, Philadelphia
- NJ: Atlantic County, Burlington County, Camden County, Gloucester County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Camden, Cherry Hill, New Jersey shore cities
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Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Tel: (856) 427-0614
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