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Alfred M. Abel, Esq., has concentrated onpersonal injury law since 1982.Representing individuals,families, and businesses withsuperior personal service, hisgoal is to help clients resolvedifficult personal injuryclaims and move forward intheir lives.

Alfred Abel Law Offices is highly experiencedin all types of personal injury claims, includingpremise liability, bicycle accidents, and vehicleaccidents. Representing accident victims formore than 30 years, Alfred Abel brings a uniqueperspective to each case. His practice isdedicated to effective legal strategies that offerthe best solution for each situation, from claimssettlements to personal injury lawsuits. As youradvocate, Alfred Abel offers understanding,expertise, and guidance from the first consultationto a successful conclusion.

When an accident has injured you or a loved one,or caused the death of beloved family member,you may be legally entitled to compensation.Alfred Abel has helped hundreds of peoplereceive significant financial awards for personalinjury. Find out what Alfred Abel Law Officescan do for you.

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Personal injury claims and lawsuits can be complexnegotiations and legal proceedings. Consult with anexperienced attorney to understand your options, rights,and responsibilities under Federal and State law.

Your Legal Rightto Compensation

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PERSONALINJURY

ALFRED ABEL LAW OFFICESUnderstanding

Personal Injury Cases

ALFRED ABEL LAW OFFICES is highly experienced in

representing victims who have been injured in cases of

premises liability, bicycle and vehicle accidents and many

other cases.

Premises Liability

Businesses and property owners are legally required to

maintain safe conditions for people who enter or visit their

locations. In numerous cases at all levels of government,

courts have ruled that owners and operators who cause

accident or injury due to negligence must be held

accountable for their carelessness. Significant financial

compensation has been awarded to plaintiffs for injuries

caused by premise liabilities including, but not limited to:

� Slip/trip and fall accidents

� Falling objects

� Accidents caused by inadequate lighting

� Elevator and escalator accidents

� Collapsed walls and store displays

� Falls due to ice and snow

� Falls due to uneven or damaged pavement

� Failure to warn of a defect

� Dram shop and liquor liability

� Inadequate and unsafe exits

� Inadequate security

� Injuries to patrons caused by employees

� Dog bites

� Swimming pool accidents

The Pennsylvania statute of limitations allows

accident victims two years to file a lawsuit for

personal injury damages against those responsible

for the injury. It may be extended beyond two

years for minors or disabled persons.

PERSONAL INJURY: YOUR LEGAL RIGHTTO COMPENSATION

When you have been injured by a person or business thatwas negligent, you have a legal right to compensation.Your damages may include lost wages while you wereinjured, the loss of your future earning potential if youcan’t perform your previous job, current and futuremedical expenses, permanent disability, pain andsuffering, and any loss of your quality of life. Your spouseor dependents also may have a claim for loss of supportand other damages.

Personal injury claims are among America’s mostcommon legal actions. The victim of an injury who seekscompensation through a legal proceeding is known as theplaintiff. If you were not responsible for your injury, you–the plaintiff–can hire an attorney who will negotiate asettlement with the responsible party, or file a personalinjury lawsuit in a state or Federal court.

Experienced attorneys can often resolve a personal injuryclaim through out-of-court settlements with the responsibleparty or their insurance company.

Personal injury lawsuits that are not settled outside thecourtroom may proceed to a trial. The jury may determinethat the plaintiff is entitled to compensatory damages. Incases of gross negligence the jury may also find thedefendant liable for punitive damages. Your lawsuit orsettlement could secure the compensation you deserve,and help prevent future accidents to others by requiringthe responsible party to take corrective action.

Understanding Personal Injury Cases

Bicycle Accidents

As increasing numbers of cyclists take to the roadways for

commuting and pleasure, cities across America are creating

dedicated bike lanes to make cycling safer. Nevertheless,

approximately 50,000 cyclists are injured in the U.S. each

year, and nearly 750 deaths are caused by collisions between

bicycles and motor vehicles.

If you have suffered a serious injury in a bicycling accident,

or a loved one has died due to the negligence of a vehicle

driver, you may be entitled to file a personal injury lawsuit.

Financial compensation has been awarded to plaintiffs

involved in cases where:

� A vehicle driver was speeding, drivingrecklessly, failed to signal, violated the rules of the road, or failed to yield

� A vehicle driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs

� A cyclist was injured due to defects in the road, potholes, trap doors or hiddenopenings, grates and sewers, manhole coversand utility vaults, construction plates, roadcuts, trenches, or other temporary paving

� A cyclist was not adequately warned of a road hazard

� Vehicles were double parked across the bicycle lane

� Construction debris, demolition equipment,dumpsters, or other equipment placednegligently caused a cycling accident

� Hummocks or ponding on roadways caused a cyclist to be injured or killed.

Vehicle Accidents

According to the Association for Safe International Road

Travel, more than one million people are killed each year in

automobile accidents, and 20 to 50 million are injured or

disabled. Compounding the accidents created by aggressive

and careless drivers, texting and inattentive drivers are now

a leading cause of vehicle accidents worldwide.

In the greater Philadelphia area, damages have been

awarded to clients involved in accidents caused by:

� Distracted drivers

� Drivers talking on their cell phones

� Drivers texting while driving

� Drivers putting on makeup while driving

� Drivers speeding, failing to follow the rules of the road or not keeping their vehicle under control.

Experienced attorneys understand the physical, emotional,

and financial impact an auto accident can have on an

individual or family. When you or a loved one has been

injured in an accident, we take the time to understand your

case and your insurance policy, and carefully review your

coverage and legal options to determine the best course of

action for you. Our goal is to get you the compensation you

deserve, no matter how long it takes to resolve your case.