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Aphasia has been in the news this week due to a health announcement about a famous movie star. However, the condition affects approximately 2,000,000 people in the United States. It is a term that many may be hearing for the first time. What is it? Who can get it? What causes it? So, here is some … Read more about Aphasia and traumatic injuries

From a shattered windshield to a crunched bumper, accidents are unexpected. Recently a loose tire crashed in to a police cruiser. Fortunately reports indicates that no one was injured. However, the cruiser windshield shattered with the impact. See video from the dashcam  HERE. Not all windshield … Read more about Shattered Windshield on the Road?

Some injuries present right away after a car crash, but some like head injury and concussion may become apparent later. Also, other injuries such as a herniated disc or internal trauma may also cause pain after the fact. You can suffer a head injury in several ways. Some of them include; falls, … Read more about Head Injury and Concussion

Whitney S. Graham has been with Graham & Mauer for ten years as of this month. Whitney, an experienced attorney, focuses her practice on auto collision cases, including limited tort cases, as well as premises liability matters. She can also be contacted to represent clients in Social Security … Read more about Attorney Whitney Graham celebrates 10 years with the firm

Congratulations to our attorneys, Whitney S. Graham, esq. and Emily J. Gorge, esq. who tried a motor vehicle collision case to verdict this week. They were successful in winning an award for their clients. The case was difficult due to the nature of the Limited Tort auto insurance policy … Read more about G&M attorneys Win Jury Award in Limited Tort Case

Congratulations to our attorney Whitney S. Graham for her selection to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star list for 2021. Super Lawyer and Rising Star selection is based on peer nomination, independent research, and professional performance. Whitney has been with Graham & Mauer for … Read more about Whitney S. Graham selected to Rising Star List 2021

When you are involved in an accident, you should contact a personal injury lawyer to understand all of your rights. Following a collision you have two years to bring a claim against the responsible party. However, it is a good idea to get an attorney involved as soon as possible. Remember that the … Read more about Personal Injury Lawyer – find the right one for you!

Today Peloton issued a recall and warning for the Tread and Tread + models of its workout machines. This comes after reports of multiple injuries, and the death of one child. While the company initial resisted calls for a formal recall and made suggestions about how to make the Tread safer to use, … Read more about Recall Notice by Peloton

Motorcycle season is around the corner as the weather improves. Riding is a popular hobby in Pennsylvania, as well as a great way to get around. If you can't wait to get out on the road, be sure that you are ready! Be Prepared: First, make sure that your bike and safety equiptment are in … Read more about Motorcycle Season – think safety!

The giant online retailer has come under some pressure for its Amazon Basics line. Recent reporting shows that customers reviewed some products as presenting a fire hazard. Some products like faulty surge protectors or power cords have been investigated as the possible source of home fires. One … Read more about Amazon Basics sparking a Fire Risk?

A tractor trailer crash is more likely to cause serious injuries than a collision between two smaller cars. Common causes of a tractor trailer crash on the truck driver's side include fatigue, speeding, distraction and impaired driving. There are many laws in place to keep everyone safe on the … Read more about Tractor Trailer Crash – Avoiding Collisions

Whether you experience a major crash or small fender-bender, follow these insurance tips from a Chester County injury lawyer. Last year, according to the PennDOT database, there were 43,501 crashes reported by the police. If you have ever been involved in a collision, you know that it is a big … Read more about Chester County Injury Lawyer insurance tips

Car Accident Car Accident what should you do? First, make sure that you are in a safe area and call the police. If you are injured, request an ambulance. When you are able to safely take photographs of the scene, it could be helpful for an insurance claim later. If you cannot safely take photos, do … Read more about Car Accident what should you do?

Avoid accidental drowning, a risk that increases during the summer. While water sports are a fun way to cool down, they bring risks. Unexpected water conditions, or inclement weather can cause hazards to swimmers and boaters. Currents, riptides and other conditions can be a danger at the beach. … Read more about Avoid Accidental Drowning this Summer

Backup and rollover accidents are rare, but tragic events. Blind zones in vehicles, or inexperienced or inattentive drivers create risk of backup injuries. This past week a teenager struck her father while learning to drive. The man was standing in front of the vehicle, presumably thinking his … Read more about Backup and Rollover Accidents

In addition to the stay at home orders, traffic changes with coronavirus shutdowns are changing the way that cities operate. West Chester Pennsylvania is considering closing two main streets in the downtown area. This would allow more space for outdoor eating as restrictions ease. In New York … Read more about Traffic Changes with Coronavirus

What is a defective product? Ask a Pennsylvania lawyer, and find out if you may have a case. A product is considered defective if it is sold in an unsafe condition due to any of the following: Poor design – The design of the product is ineffective or careless. When a product defect involves … Read more about Defective Products; Pennsylvania Lawyer

Motorcycle collisions often result in serious injuries. After all, there is very little between the rider and the road. You can protect yourself physically with common sense safety and you can protect yourself financially with proper Pennsylvania motorcycle insurance. Pennsylvania requires that … Read more about Pennsylvania Motorcycle Insurance

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, carriers are starting to pass on auto insurance refunds to customers. With the coronavirus stay at home orders in place, driving is way down. Many people are working from home, or not working at all. Vacations are canceled. Businesses that would otherwise entice … Read more about Auto Insurance Refunds amid Coronavirus

Nursing homes have been at the forefront of news about the novel coronavirus in the United States. The public first became widely aware of the issue when a care facility in Washington State had an outbreak earlier this year. These facilities have risk factors including close quarters, and elderly … Read more about Nursing Homes must Disclose Covid-19

Pennsylvania, and the country, are facing a difficult time due to the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. In addition to social distancing and staying safe, planning for the future with an advance directive and healthcare power of attorney is important. Healthcare Power of Attorney What is a … Read more about Advance Directive and Power of Attorney

What do you need to know about Social Security and Coronavirus? Graham & Mauer attorneys explain the most recent updates. I receive Social Security Benefits - Will I get a Stimulus Payment? Yes. Last week the federal government passed a bill that will send monetary relief to individuals and … Read more about Social Security and Coronavirus

Scam phone calls have become more prevalent in recent years. Here are some tips from a Chester County Injury Lawyer to protect yourself. Know who is calling you. Ask for names, contact information and position in a company or organization. If you hear one ring and then nothing - do not call … Read more about Scam Calls – Chester County Injury Lawyer Tips

If you have suffered a collision in the last two years, you should speak to a motorcycle crash injury lawyer. Motorcycles are everywhere in our nation, and also popular in Pennsylvania. People use them to get to work, travel, and as a pleasure hobby on the weekends. Riding is a fun activity for … Read more about Motorcycle Crash Injury Lawyer