A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport Authority (SEPTA) passenger recently received a $200,000 verdict after suffering a shoulder injury while riding a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia.

SEPTA Passenger Receives $200,000 Verdict for Shoulder Injury

A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transport Authority (SEPTA) passenger recently received a $200,000 verdict after suffering a shoulder injury while riding a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia. The injury occurred in 2019. The plaintiff was riding on a SEPTA bus when he grabbed the overhead handrail. In this lawsuit, the plaintiff claimed he suffered a tear of the biceps muscle, which attaches to the shoulder, during this maneuver. A jury awarded the man $200,000 on June 21. “Jerk...

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These days, car accidents in Philadelphia are far too common, and too many people are badly injured or die in crashes.

Unmasking the Disturbing Frequency of Car Accidents in Philadelphia

No one leaves their home expecting to get into an accident. No one expects they may finish what started to be a good day in the hospital because they were involved in a collision. No one leaves home thinking this may be their last day.  These days, car accidents in Philadelphia are far too common, and too many people are badly injured or die in crashes. This is not just a state problem. It spans...

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A recent Pennsylvania appellate court decision involving an injured Hershey Co. worker highlights the dangers of not informing an employer about a work injury promptly.

Hershey Case Highlights the Importance of Timeliness in Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Claims

Philadelphia workers who are injured on the job have the right to receive benefits. Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and other costs that employees incur after a workplace accident or injury. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, the statewide average weekly wage for work injuries occurring after January 1, 2023, is $1,273 per week. The amount marks a 5.7 percent increase from 2022. A worker is...

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