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Settlement Against the City of Philadelphia

Recent Settlement Against the City of Philadelphia We are pleased to report a recent settlement on behalf of our client who was seriously injured in a violent crash involving a City of Philadelphia Police vehicle that occurred in the early morning hours of September 27, 2023. In the moments leading up to the crash, our client was driving northbound on Allegheny Avenue, approaching the intersection with Glenwood Avenue. With a green light in her...

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From Snowfall to Lawsuit: What are the Rules in Philadelphia for Slip and Falls on Snow and Ice

Winter in Philadelphia routinely turns sidewalks into hazards. Each year, pedestrians are injured after slipping on snow- and ice-covered walkways they reasonably expect to be safe. When that happens, liability often turns on a simple question: who was responsible for clearing the sidewalk, and did they do so in time? If you were injured on someone else’s property due to winter conditions, understanding the duties imposed by Philadelphia law is...

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