http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/ Published by The Pearce Law Firm en-us 2012-02-02T09:59:04-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/02/missouri_woman_wins_95_million.html In June of 2011 a Missouri Woman won what is being called the biggest sexual harassment settlement in history. Former Aaron’s Inc. employee Ashley Alford was awarded 95 million in damages after her sexual harassment case was heard in U.S.... Sexual Harassment thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-02-02T09:59:04-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/drunk_driver_sentenced_in_dead.html A drunken driver who caused a deadly accident while headed to the Jersey Shore back in 2009 has finally been convicted of and sentenced for her crime. In a court ruling that will hopefully help a grief stricken Philadelphia area... Car Accidents thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-31T11:57:59-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/philadelphia_teen_saves_fellow.html One remarkable Philadelphia area teen may have very well saved the life of a about a dozen of her classmates on Tuesday afternoon. Graceann Rumer, a 17-year-old senior at the Calvary Christian Academy in Northeast Philadelphia grabbed the wheel of... Accidents and Injuries thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-26T11:52:25-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/avoid_slip_and_fall_injuries_t.html From “black ice” on roadways, to icy pavements lining many streets, winter can be a particularly dangerous time of year in Philadelphia as well as anywhere in the world. After a snow fall or ice storm, it’s important for properties... Accidents and Injuries thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-24T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/death_toll_reaches_11_in_costa.html The death toll is now at least 11 in the Costa Concordia Cruise Ship tragedy and Prosecutors and the cruise line that owns the Concordia are now saying Capt. Francesco Schettino is to blame for the tragic injuries and losses... Accidents and Injuries thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-19T11:57:18-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/philadelphia_residents_mourn_t.html Last weekend was unfortunately one of grieving for the families of many Philadelphia area residents. Several teens who ranged from the young ages of 16 through 19 in age were killed after their vehicle was hit by a Buick that... Accidents and Injuries thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-17T11:16:04-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/new_years_fireworks_injure_hun.html People all over the world like to ring in the new year with fireworks every January 1st. Although this tradition might be enjoyable to some, it’s important to remember that it’s often harmful to many. While injuries occur as a... Accidents and Injuries thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-12T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/man_injured_after_walking_into.html At a busy train station in Philadelphia’s distantly neighboring city, Jersey City, New Jersey, authorities say a man inadvertently walked into a moving train one evening last week. The man, whose ears were reportedly covered with headphones at the time... Railroad Accident thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-10T08:40:13-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/woman_killed_in_tragic_hit_and.html A tragic deadly hit and run accident took place just minutes away from Center City Philadelphia yesterday in the neighboring city of Wilmington, Delaware. In a strange twist of fate, it turned out the victim had been struck in a... Accidents and Injuries thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-05T12:32:30-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2012/01/do_smartphones_cause_car_accid.html Driver distraction has been a problem since cars first graced public roadways in the early 19th century. While roadside distractions like billboards and eating behind the wheel have always been an issue, cell phones have added an entirely new level... Accidents and Injuries thepearcelawfirm-1 2012-01-03T12:00:54-05:00