Is There Any Other Legal Basis For Personal Injury In Addition To Negligence?
Most personal injury claims arise as the result of motor vehicle accidents. All motorists have a duty to exercise reasonable care when operating a motor vehicle. If they breach this duty (are negligent) and all [...]
Is There A Causal Connection Between Body Powder & Cancer?
A lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson brought by a Louisiana woman is the latest case in a long stream of litigation alleging an association between body powder and cancer. The plaintiff in the lawsuit, Shintelle [...]
Is A Waiver Releasing Reckless Conduct Enforceable In Pennsylvania? Part Two
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court addressed the enforceability of waivers for acts involving recklessness in the case, Tayar v. Camelback Ski, 616 Pa. 385 (Pa. 2012). It ruled that there is a dominant public policy against enforcing waivers [...]
Is A Waiver Releasing Reckless Conduct Enforceable In Pennsylvania? Part One
In Pennsylvania, exculpatory clauses in contracts are enforceable if three conditions are met. First, the clause must not contravene public policy. Second, the contract must be between persons conducting and concerning their private affairs. Third, [...]
Incarcerated Employees May Not Receive Comp Benefits
The knowledgeable and experienced attorneys at Powell, Zero, Mundy may help any claimant for workers compensation benefits comply with all of the necessary requirements of the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). Injured workers who successfully [...]
Important Terms To Know In a Personal Injury Case Part 3
The attorneys at Powell, Zero, Mundy have litigated all types of personal injury cases over the years. During the course of a personal injury lawsuit, clients encounter various unfamiliar legal terms related to their case. Here is [...]