THE INJURY AND DISABILITY LAW FIRM
Call 888-534-6016 or contact us to schedule your FREE Consultation
Hot Coffee In our Spring 2006 newsletter, we talked about the details and true facts of the McDonald’s hot coffee case. It is amazing to us how many clients continue to ask about it. The emotion that is evoked by the misunderstanding of the case still exists today. Everyone needs to see the film “HOT…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. We have heard clients comment that they never really read their auto insurance information prior to their motor vehicle collision. Unfortunately, after you are in an accident, it is too late to make sure you have the coverage you need. Take just a little bit of time to do some “preventive…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. As attorneys for injured people, we talk to clients every day about the potential value of their personal injury claims. On the opposite side of the case, the insurance company is making its own determination of the value of the claim in defense of the person(s) at fault. If the two…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. Everyone is pinching pennies in these complicated economic times. As dangerous as it is, some households will choose to go without auto insurance. This means you must be more vigilant about your own auto insurance coverage. According to figures released in 2006 by the Insurance Research Council, 15 percent of drivers…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. In these challenging economic times, we are all forced to examine the household budget. But when it comes to your car insurance, be careful to examine all your options. Options outlined in past articles, approximately one-half of Pennsylvania vehicle owners have opted out of full tort coverage and elected limited tort.…
You do not see QuatriniRafferty advertisements on television. You do not see QuatriniRafferty billboards staring back at you as you drive down the highway. What you will see when you come to our office is a team of professionals who have represented thousands of individuals who have suffered serious injury or death in automobile, motorcycle, slip-and-fall, and other accidents…
By Jessica Rafferty, Esquire If you answered “yes” to the above question, you’re a brave soul! Also, you need to be aware that effective December 27, 2011, changes were made to the law regarding teen drivers. This article highlights these important changes. The first step to obtaining an unrestricted driver’s license is applying for a learner’s…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esquire Pennsylvania lawmakers have drawn the line as to what will soon be considered illegal driving practices. New provisions in the law will go into effect in March 2012 to attempt to limit the use of “interactive wireless communications devices.” This term includes the use of wireless telephones, smartphones, portable or mobile computers…
By Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. As attorneys for injured people, we talk to clients every day about the potential value of their personal injury claims. On the opposite side of the case, the insurance company is making its own determination of the value of the claim in defense of the person(s) at fault. If the two…
The Ins And Outs Of Slip-And-Fall Cases by Joyce Novotny-Prettiman, Esq. Some of the most serious personal injuries our clients suffer are as a result of falls on stairs, ice and other obstacles. These types of cases, commonly known as slip-and-fall cases, are also some of the most difficult cases that our office handles. The most important thing…
