Archives September 2016

You may only bring suit against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State and Local Governments under the Political Sub Division Tort Claims Act. This Act is very specific and has specific categories under which you may overcome sovereign immunity (the right of the government to be immune from suit). There are specific notice requirements and limitations in that Act that weigh strongly against a client hesitating seeking representation.

Attorney Vivian has litigated successfully against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and numerous local governments involving injuries occasioned by the conduct of the government. Injury suits involving the Federal Government are subject to the Federal Tort Claims Act, and again, are very technical in terms of notice requirements and process. Time limitations are crucial in any suit to be brought against the Government. There is absolutely no substitute for experience in suits brought against the Government, and if you were injured on Government property or as a result of any interaction with Government employees you should schedule a consultation at once in order to protect your rights.

Admin has successfully represented clients against General Motors, Ford Motor Company, crane manufacturers, forklift and industrial manufacturers, ladder companies, glass companies, manufacturers of gym equipment, and other commercial defendants too numerous to list herein.A “so called” product liability case is actually just an injury case in which someone is injured because of the defective nature of a product. The case can consist of concepts of strict liability, various warning theories, as well as defective design and analysis.

The lawyer you select to pursue an action based upon product liability must be familiar not only with the law as it regards these products in Pennsylvania, but also must have the experience that comes with working with qualified experts in fields of engineerings, bio-technology, design and ergonomics. Do not hesitate to protect your rights and consult if you were injured as a result of what you believe was a product liability related accident.