The state of Pennsylvania follows the no-fault car insurance system. Under this system, your insurance company covers the costs for any medical treatments or out-of-pocket expenses for anyone involved in the car accident. This means even if you are not the one who caused the accident, your insurance must pay for any expenses for injuries. Most insurance companies in Pennsylvania allow you to opt-out of the no-fault system when you purchase insurance. The insurance company is responsible for letting you know what exactly opting out means.

For a few years, more and more scientific studies about Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) have flooded the media. This degenerative brain disease is commonly found in veterans and athletes—most notably football players. As a result, many parents have banned their young boys from playing football. Now, some are beginning to see that this disease could be just as dangerous to girls. And they want officials in charge to make up for the negligence of not protecting these female athletes.

When it comes to mesothelioma, there is good news and bad news. The good news is, as time passes, fewer cases of the sickness are being discovered. The bad news is that more asbestos lawsuits may have been filed in 2017 than in 2016. Even more surprising is Pennsylvania’s role in the lawsuits filed once these cases are discovered.

A personal injury lawsuit can be a very complex and delicate legal proceeding. The slightest turn in testimony or evidence can have a ripple effect that changes the entire course of a case. This sensitivity is increased tenfold due to the prevalence of social media. Pictures, videos and other posts of a person’s day-to-day life give people a rare glimpse into how others live, but such a window into your life could prove disastrous to a personal injury case.