When you need legal representation, you need The Igwe Firm!

Whether you’ve been in a car accident, a case involving medical malpractice or you’ve suffered from an injury, you need a lawyer that you can trust to represent you. Each and every one of those situations is stressful, and the last thing that you need to worry about in the middle of an emergency situation is the reliability of your lawyer. That is why, when you need legal representation, you need the experienced personal injury lawyer at The Igwe Law Firm.

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Car accidents can have a significant impact on people's lives, especially if there are injuries involved. Even minor accidents can result in substantial medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. In addition, the psychological effects of a car accident can be long-lasting and may include anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

The insurance claims process after a car accident depends on the surrounding circumstances. In general, drivers carry minimum liability insurance in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

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Motor vehicle accidents are the most common type of accident in America. According to Forbes, around 5,250,873 vehicle collisions occur annually, and about 5 million of them result in injuries and property damage.

• If you've been in a motor vehicle accident that caused bodily harm or property damage, it's well within your right to file a compensation claim....

If you are in the process of filing a personal injury claim, whether due to injuries sustained in a car accident or after a slip and fall, you may find yourself wondering what your case may be worth. Before you are able to receive compensation for your injuries, you must be able to prove that another party's negligence resulted in your injuries. If you prevail in proving another person's negligence, you will likely be entitled to recover damages for your injuries and losses sustained during the accident.

The precise amount of damages you will be awarded for your injuries will depend...

Keeping your personal health information private is a fundamental step towards protecting your right to privacy. It also protects you from discrimination and builds trust with healthcare providers, who play a key role in information holding. The law protects the right to have personal health information private through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which bars...

The United States Constitution is revered as one of the most elegant documents ever produced. It is the guiding light by which the United States is governed. If something is in violation of the Constitution it is deemed illegal and prohibited. However, the Constitution is not merely a set of restrictions on one's life, quite the opposite. The Constitution is also where we derive our civil rights and liberties from.

What Are Civil Rights?

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Slip and fall accidents occur with frequency, in many types of settings. Injuries from a slip and fall can be severe. They can range from bruises and broken bones to serious head trauma, spinal injuries, or even death. Even people who are healthy and fit may have to deal with the unexpected pain and anxiety caused by serious injury and resulting financial difficulties. If you're suffering from catastrophic injuries, and the resulting medical bills and income loss...

If you are a victim of a motor vehicle accident (MVA), you need to be aware of your rights and how to obtain compensation. The meanings of the following terms used in MVA legal actions can help you understand the process.

What is a motor vehicle accident (MVA)?

An MVA, also known as a "car accident' is a collision with another vehicle, a pedestrian, an animal, or a stationary object such as public and personal property. A lamp post or tree along a street is public property while a family's white picket fence or carport is private property. Motor vehicles range from motor...

Thousands of individuals are victims of wrongful convictions yearly and often spend years behind bars before exoneration. For many of these men and women, the harm caused by their incarceration extends well beyond their time spent locked away.

Unfortunately, even though some states have laws against false imprisonment, the prosecution has the power to file charges without having enough evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This misfortune leaves defendants vulnerable to being falsely accused of crimes.

Hundreds of thousands of innocent people serve time in prisons...

If you’ve lived in the Philadelphia area long enough, then there’s no doubt that you’ve seen some crazy driving, and there’s a good chance you may have been involved in an accident yourself. Either way, there’s no doubt that automobile accidents are a common occurrence, and as a driver or passenger, it is imperative to know your rights if you are involved in one. If you’ve been injured in an auto accident and are thinking about pursuing a personal injury case, here are 5 things you need to know about your...

When you seek medical attention, whether for a regular checkup or for diagnosis and treatment of a serious or even life-threatening medical condition, you place your trust in the skill, expertise, and attention of your healthcare provider. We all hope for the very best from these practitioners, and understand that there is no such thing as a guarantee of a positive outcome. But there is a difference between a physician not being able to provide the exact results that you are hoping for and a physician actually doing harm. At the Igwe Firm, we understand that when the medical profession has...

If you are a motorcycle enthusiast, then we don’t have to tell you about the joy that comes with the ride. But you may need information on a more uncomfortable topic, and that is the risk of getting into an accident. The feeling of freedom that makes riding so unique is offset by the fact that when things go wrong, there’s very little between you and the road, or another vehicle for that matter. To minimize your chance of injury it is important that you make sure that your bike is in tip-top condition and...

At The Igwe Firm, we handle trucking accidents of all kinds.

There’s no doubt about it, trucking accidents are among the scariest and most dangerous kinds of motor vehicle accidents, and when you’ve been in one, you need compassionate, experienced representation. Each and every case that we handle is unique, but many trucking accidents are caused by the same basic reasons. The following is a list from our truck accident lawyer in Philadelphia of the leading causes of trucking accidents:

#1. Driver Error

According to the FMSCA, driver...

If you have been arrested for theft in the state of Pennsylvania, you need help, and the attorneys at The Igwe Firm can help. There are many different types of theft, and different states and jurisdictions define theft in different ways, but in all cases if the police have arrested you and charged you with taking something that was not yours, then you need the help of an experienced lawyer to clear your name. The consequences of being found guilty of theft depend largely upon the value of the item that was stolen, as...

There are tens of thousands of truck accidents every year and the majority of them involve passenger vehicles. Defensive driving, even if you are not at fault, can save lives. Here are tips to reduce your risk as a driver of a passenger vehicle while out on the road.

• Drive at a safe distance from semi trucks and other vehicles. This is from zero to 35 miles per hour, a safe following distance is two seconds behind. With the higher speeds, this distance will increase to allow for safe stops. When weather is poor, fog, rain, ice or snow, you should decrease your speeds and...

Product Liability cases are some of the most overlooked case in any field of law. Why? Well, one of the main reasons is because it is very difficult to judge whether or when an unfortunate incident translates into a case. Who’s liable? What qualifies as negligence? What kinds of damages can be recovered? As a consumer, it’s incredibly important to know what factors determine a legitimate claim. Let’s take a look at the major facts you need to know if you’re considering a product liability...

The occurrence of truck accidents throughout the United States has increased over the last couple of decades. While it’s true that some accidents are unavoidable, other accidents are avoidable when both drivers know and understand how to interact on the road. Take your time when driving and should you get into a truck accident, contact a lawyer in the Philadelphia area for help in protecting your rights.

• Pay attention while driving, especially around semi trucks. Keep both hands on the wheel at all times. Keep your eyes on the road without distraction. Know where your car is in...

A DUI is a very serious offense, and it should always be treated as such. For many people, it’s often their first run-in with the law, and it can negatively affect their life in potentially disastrous and even irreversible ways. If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, what you choose to to do right after can mean the difference between thousands of dollars of fines, hundreds of hours of community service, and even jail time. There are ways to minimize the repercussions and to speed up the process in order to resolve the...

Climbing onto a passenger bus is something that tens of millions of American citizens do every day. People rely on buses to get them to and from work and school or to and from shopping centers where they purchase their groceries or clothing. Many people choose buses as their preferred mode of transportation for vacations or on short trips between major cities. Though we generally think of passenger buses as safe, the truth is that there are on average over 63,000 bus accidents every year, and about 14,000...

When an American consumer is injured as a result of having used or come into contact with a product, they can file a specific type of lawsuit known as a product liability claim. Product liability claims hold manufacturers and others who play a role in bringing the product to market legally responsible for the damage that the product has done, and provides the person who has suffered harm with compensation for their medical expenses, any lost wages, and in some cases for the pain and suffering that they have...