The Falvello Law Firm

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Construction Accidents

How many construction accidents are there each year in the United States?
Construction work is one of the most dangerous occupations in America. It is estimated that over 150,000 construction workers were injured in on the job accidents last year.

What sort of factors can lead to falls on a construction site?
The number one fear on a construction site is a fall. Falls can occur when someone slips off a floor or a roof or falls of a scaffold. Ladders are another common cause of fall injuries.

What are some of the other causes of injury or death on construction sites?
Electrocution, trench accidents, a collapse or cave in, welding, or other equipment malfunction are other common causes of injury.

Can I get compensation for injuries from a construction site accident?
If you are injured on a construction site, then you may have a case for a construction accident lawsuit. Medical expenses, pain and suffering and lost wages are often recoverable in a construction accident lawsuit.

What should I do if I am injured in a construction site accident?
The first thing you should do is contact a doctor. After your injury is treated, then you should contact an experienced construction accident attorney for advice. The Falvello Law Firm has been serving clients in the Sugarloaf Valley of PA since 1978.

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Friday, August 8, 2008

Dog Bites

Dogs cause significant injury to people, especially to children, on a regular basis. Many of these victims are left scarred and traumatized and lose significant time from work or school.

The law has the difficult problem of deciding when to hold the owners of dogs liable for these acts, which are usually totally unintended by the owner but an expensive and painful injury to an individual who has done nothing wrong.

In Pennsylvania, a victim can recover full compensation if the dog previously bit another person without justification or indicated a tendency to do so. However, if the dog has never bitten before, this state's dog bite law offers two different remedies that depend upon the degree of injury.

A severely injured victim can make a claim against the dog owner for medical expenses and all other losses and legal damages. A non-severely injured victim can also make a claim against the dog owner, but the remedy is limited to only the medical expenses.

If you or a loved one has been the victim of dog bite in Pennsylvania, please contact us today for more information. The Falvello Law Firm has been serving clients in the Sugarloaf Valley of PA since 1978.

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