Before seeking out a personal injury lawyer, many accident victims have concerns and questions about how they are going to pay for a lawyer. Ads on TV can be confusing and misleading. Generally, lawyers charge for their representation in two main ways: contingency fee basis or an hourly fee.
Personal Injury Law Articles
Drowsy Driving & Sideswipe Accidents Are Types Of Distracted Driving Accidents
Distracted driving is any activity which diverts a driver’s attention away from driving. A task that takes your focus off the road for even a split second is considered distracted…
Read More Stuart Carpey Serves As Judge Pro Tem
Stuart Carpey is honored to serve as a Judge Pro Tem (JPT) on several cases in Philadelphia County this month. JPTs are experienced lawyers who work on a volunteer…
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Can Philadelphia Eagles Fans Sue FedEx Field For Faulty Railing?
Philadelphia Eagles Fans Falling Off Railing at FedEx Field During Eagles vs. Washington Game Can Sue For Damages Due To Negligence What Happened at FedEx Field? In January 2021, at…
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Do Motorcycle Owners Need Insurance in Pennsylvania?
Under the law, motorcycle riders in the state of Pennsylvania are required to have a minimum level of liability coverage. Motorcyclists are required to carry insurance consisting of at least…
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The Facts About Backover Accidents
Through the evaluation of traffic accident data, in addition to emergency room records, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has calculated that roughly 220 fatalities occur annually due to…
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Winter Driving Safety Tips for Snow and Ice
The National Safety Council reports that fatal car accidents are “14 percent more likely to occur on the first snowy day of the season.” This is because drivers need to…
Read More PA Insurance Coverage of Uber/Lyft vs. Septa
With the rise of riding sharing apps like Uber and Lyft, public transportation systems including Septa have seen a significant drop in ridership. Commuters in the greater Philadelphia area are…
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Timeline of a Personal Injury Case
If you believe you have personal injury case whether the injuries occurred from a car accident, slip-and-fall, pedestrian accident, medical malpractice case, etc., it’s time for someone to take…
Read More Will I Have Jurors at My Hearing? How Many Jurors? – Carpey Law of Philadelphia
How Many Jurors Decide My Personal Injury Case? This is a very relevant question that many clients ask me. For example, one of my recent clients asked me this as…
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Do You Know What a Phantom Vehicle is?
No, a “phantom vehicle” is not a ghost car. At least not when it comes to an auto accident in Pennsylvania. However, even though a phantom car probably isn’t going…
Read More Pennsylvania Bicycle Laws for Helmets
Helmet use is essential for safe biking. Many riders think bike helmets are meant for children, but the statistics prove otherwise. In fact, a 2008 study by the National Highway…
Read More Advice On How To Safely Shovel And De-Ice Your Driveway
In the past, this website has offered advice on shoveling snow and salting sidewalks, but considering that an average of 11,000 people injure themselves shoveling snow every year, we thought it would be good to post a few more tips on how to stay safe after a snowfall. The following is some information about the dangers of shoveling and de-icing snow, and how to avoid them