Public buildings are required to alert those on the property about potentially dangerous conditions, including wet floors. Bright-colored signs are generally used for this purpose. Slipping on a wet floor without a caution sign could lead to severe injuries, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Owners and managers of public spaces like grocery stores and[…] Read More
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What Are Common Internal Car Accident Injuries?
Car accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, and while some are immediately apparent, others can be more insidious. Internal injuries are among the most serious during a car accident, as they often go unnoticed until severe complications arise. Several types of internal injuries can occur after a car accident. Some of the[…] Read More
What Are the Exceptions to Limited Tort in Pennsylvania?
According to the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Law, insurance companies must give their customers the option of selecting “limited tort” or “full tort” when purchasing car insurance. The main difference between the two is that limited tort does not allow you to sue for pain and suffering unless you suffered an injury that qualifies[…] Read More
Is the Herbicide Paraquat Banned in the United States?
Paraquat is a powerful weed killer commonly used in commercial and private agriculture in the United States. However, while paraquat is extremely effective at weed and grass control, it is also a highly toxic chemical banned in many countries worldwide. Studies have also shown that paraquat increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease by 100 to[…] Read More
Robert E. McCann and Patrick C. Lamb Selected to 2023 Super Lawyers List
McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC is pleased announce that Robert E. McCann and Patrick C. Lamb have each been named to the 2023 Super Lawyers list in Pennsylvania. Super Lawyers selects lawyers from across the state in multiple areas of legal practice to their lists every year. The attorneys were honored for their success in the[…] Read More
Judge Approves Short-Form Complaint in Philadelphia Paraquat Mass Tort
After months of disagreement over case management, the plaintiffs in Philadelphia’s mass tort over the herbicide Paraquat can finally proceed with litigation. On March 29, 2023, Judge Abbe Fletman of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas approved a short-form complaint for the litigation. Plaintiffs may now file their cases directly in the Paraquat mass tort program,[…] Read More
What if I Was Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident at an Airport?
Airports have many people passing through them. The continual movement of people increases the likelihood of dangerous conditions that could lead to slip and fall accidents. Slip and fall accidents could occur in many different areas of airports, such as restrooms, food courts, passenger boarding areas, and even outside in parking lots. When a slip[…] Read More
How Can You Avoid a Car Accident in Foggy Conditions?
Heavy fog is one of the most dangerous driving conditions that you could encounter. Heavy fog can make it impossible to see even a few feet in front of your vehicle, and it can also make the roads damp and slick. If the temperature is near freezing, the fog might make bridges and overpasses slick[…] Read More
Multiple Victims Hospitalized After Head-On Crash in Cherry Hill
On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, several victims were taken to a nearby trauma center following a head-on collision in Cherry Hill, New Jersey according to local officials. The crash occurred on Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill, prompting the response of three Cherry Hill Fire Department ambulances and a mutual aid ambulance from Haddonfield. Four Cherry[…] Read More
Do I Need to Call the Police After a Car Accident?
It is always best to call the police after a car accident, even one you feel is minor. This is because a police report is an official document that can be beneficial when filing a claim, and you may not know whether anyone is injured. If you feel the other driver is at fault for[…] Read More