Lancaster Legal Blog

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney It’s not always easy to identify injuries immediately after a traffic accident. The people involved are often excited or distracted. Bodies often respond to the trauma of an accident by releasing endorphins that mask pain and delay the onset of symptoms. Indications of injuries, especially those sustained in the neck, head, and nervous system, may not appear until days later.…

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney The consequences of car accidents can range from temporary bruises or broken bones to life-changing injuries like spinal cord damage. But physical harm is just one type of injury. There can also be financial suffering from lost wages and emotional pain that is often harder to quantify. The long-lasting impact of these accidents can qualify victims for personal injury…

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Those injured because of another person’s negligence in Lancaster County often want to seek personal injury compensation. This can reduce anxiety, pay for medical bills, make up for lost work, and serve as a form of justice for and prevention of future negligence. The stress of an injury and the legal battle that may follow can be overwhelming. The…

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Traffic accidents can harm Lancaster County residents in many ways. It might be the temporary pain of broken bones and bruises, the permanent pain of life-changing injuries such as brain or spinal cord damage, the financial pain of lost wages, or the emotional pain that is sometimes harder to define. Auto accidents can have long-lasting effects, many of which…

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Accidents are an unfortunate part of life, and most of them do not warrant a lawsuit. However, there are times when someone is injured because of something another person, business, or organization did or failed to do. Perhaps a defective product caused an illness or injury. Or an employer had unsafe working conditions. Or a pet owner allowed their…

By Dennis L. Plank, Attorney Individuals who are looking for a Lancaster personal injury attorney have many concerns. How will they pay their medical bills? What will happen if they can't return to work? Understanding the personal injury terms shouldn't be one of them. People who have suffered an injury in Lancaster County due to the negligence of another have legal options to alleviate…