http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/ Published by The Pearce Law Firm en-us 2009-02-27T18:29:58-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2009/02/philadelphia_jury_awards_61_mi.html As a Philadelphia accident and injury lawyer, I often receive questions about who may be at fault or sued in certain accidents. In other words, can someone be found negligent once an injury has happened in a car accident, slip... Car Accidents thepearcelawfirm-1 2009-02-27T18:29:58-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2008/12/philadelphia_employment_law_am.html On November 5, 2008, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter signed into law a new ordinance amending the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Employment Practices,” now adding a new chapter titled, “Entitlement to Leave Due To Domestic or Sexual Violence.” As a Philadelphia... Employment Law thepearcelawfirm-1 2008-12-01T16:45:33-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2008/11/slip_and_fall_injuries_on_ice.html As a Philadelphia injury lawyer, I often receive questions about an injury suffered by someone who slip and fell on a sidewalk or street that was covered with ice and snow. When must a person remove snow or ice from... Slip and Fall Injury thepearcelawfirm-1 2008-11-01T16:30:05-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2008/06/philadelphia_accident_lawyer_e_1.html Norristown, Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia Accident Lawyer Edith Pearce filed a slip and fall lawsuit in Norristown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on behalf of her client, Mr. Parker, a Frito-Lay delivery truck driver. Edith Pearce, recently named a 2008 Super Lawyer by... Slip and Fall Injury thepearcelawfirm-1 2008-06-11T12:23:07-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2008/05/mediation_recommended_over_tri.html Many times clients involved in a potential Philadelphia personal injury lawsuit cannot wait many years for a case to go to a Philadelphia jury verdict and then be fought on appeal. Edith Pearce, a well-known personal injury and trial attorney... thepearcelawfirm-1 2008-05-30T10:10:20-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2008/05/philadelphia_lawyer_edith_pear_1.html Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer Edith Pearce has once again been named in Philadelphia Magazine as a "Super Lawyer" in its June 2008 issue. This is the third time Edith has received this honor being voted by her peers as one... thepearcelawfirm-1 2008-05-26T10:11:45-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2008/05/philadelphia_personal_injury_l_1.html Philadelphia personal injury lawyer, Edith Pearce recently negotiated a million dollar settlement for the victim of a dangerous and defective machine that caused a severe injury to his hand. The case involved a 16-year old boy at that time, who... Products Liability thepearcelawfirm-1 2008-05-23T13:39:17-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2007/01/philadelphia_jury_awards_238_m.html A recent construction injury case decided by a Philadelphia jury illustrates the legal principal of comparative negligence. Many times a client will ask me, “What if I was partly at fault in the accident?” In the case of Bell v.... Construction Injury thepearcelawfirm-1 2007-01-11T22:14:48-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2007/01/pennsylvania_attorneys_must_ch.html Pennsylvania attorneys face new obligations in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases when receiving a settlement, verdict or award. On July 7, 2006, Governor Rendell signed Act 109 (effective September 5, 2006), which amends Title 23 of the Domestic Relations... Workers' Compensation thepearcelawfirm-1 2007-01-11T21:56:03-05:00 http://www.philadelphiainjurylawyerblog.com/2007/01/only_a_philadelphia_lawyer_cou.html I am proud to be a “Philadelphia Lawyer.” This term, Philadelphia lawyer, has always been synonymous with a cunning or shrewd lawyer, a super lawyer, who is able to use the technicalities of the law in his or her favor.... Philadelphia Lawyer Commentary thepearcelawfirm-1 2007-01-11T21:48:28-05:00