Personal Injury

Long-Term Care for Spinal Cord Injuries

More often than not, spinal injuries sustained in accidents, such as car collisions, lead to paralysis. This means that these individuals may require long-term or lifelong care. Even if these individuals and their families get the money to pay for the best care possible, living with a spinal cord injury can pose ongoing medical complications as …

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Traveling Tips for the Quadriplegic

The holidays are just around the corner, meaning that many individuals will be traveling to spend time with their loved ones. Those with certain physical disabilities, such as quadriplegia, will most likely be traveling as well. This may be one of your first travel trips as a quadriplegic, or it could be your first experience …

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Ladder Safety: Don’t Make These 4 Mistakes

A ladder is a basic tool for many home maintenance and DIY projects. Considering that there are around 164,000 emergency room injuries caused by falls from ladders each year, even those who are accustomed to using ladders should know what to avoid so that they stay safe, each step they take. 1. Choosing the Wrong Type of …

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Marciano & MacAvoy, P.C. Supports the 2019 Walk Like MADD Fundraiser

Please join Marciano & MacAvoy, P.C. on Sunday, September 15th in supporting the 2019 “Walk Like MADD” fundraiser, hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD). The event will take place at 8:30 am until 12 pm at the Philadelphia Zoo. We will be handing out free bottled water to participants throughout the event. “Walk Like MADD” …

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Summertime and Social Host Liability

Summertime is no doubt the full of fun in the sun and various types of entertainment, and many times, these events include the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Sometimes, these parties attract people who are under 21 who are not legally allowed to consume alcohol. Not only is it illegal to provide alcohol to underage individuals, …

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Assaults and Liquor Laws: Who Is Liable?

All business managers are responsible for the safety of their customers, but establishments that serve alcohol have an extra responsibility that many other businesses do not experience. That responsibility arises with problems of unruly customers who have difficulty tolerating alcohol and acting aggressively in certain situations. Altercations are relatively common in some locations, especially in …

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A Complex Issue: Analyzing Liability in a Drunk Driving Accident

Driving under the influence of alcohol not only risks the driver’s life, but it can also have heavy financial and emotional tolls upon its victims when an accident occurs. In personal injury cases involving drunk drivers, liability may extend beyond the driver. Generally, a drunk driver who causes a wreck has very little chance of …

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Liquor Liability: What Counts As Overserving?

Being properly compensated after an accident with an intoxicated individual can be a frustrating, stressful, and emotional experience. These injuries can arise from a variety of situations, ranging from auto accidents to personal attacks. To make things potentially worse, the negligent actor is often not insured for an amount that would be deemed as sufficient …

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