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< Back How Burn Injuries Occur and Why They Are So Serious HKQ Attorneys What You Need to Know About Burn Injuries Burn injuries can be caused by fire, chemicals, electricity, hot liquids, or steam. These injuries range from mild to life-threatening depending on their severity. Burn victims may endure severe pain, infection risk, permanent scarring, and the need for skin grafts or reconstructive surgery. Treatment for serious burns often involves long hospital stays and specialized care in burn units. Many burn injuries result from workplace accidents, vehicle crashes, defective products, or unsafe premises. Understanding the causes and consequences of burn injuries is critical for prevention and for evaluating legal options. Previous Next

If you or a loved one has been involved in a personal injury incident, the experienced lawyers at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn will help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to get a FREE consultation. The Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn personal injury team has won many of the largest jury verdicts and out-of-court settlements in the history of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Explore more about our personal injury practice below. Personal Injury We Will Fight For You. If you or a loved one has been involved in a personal injury incident, the experienced lawyers at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn will help you get the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to get a FREE consultation. The Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn personal injury team has won many of the largest jury verdicts and out-of-court settlements in the history of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Explore more about our personal injury practice below. Meet Our Personal Injury Attorneys Our Results The firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn has a long history of attaining positive results for our clients. We are home to many many award winning attorneys with many years of experience and extensive knowledge of the intricacies in respective fields. See Past Cases Truck Accidents Medical Malpractice Car Accidents Workers' Comp Motorcycle Crashes Boating Accidents Nursing Home Neglect Day Care Abuse Escalator Accidents Aviation Accidents Construction Accidents Unsafe Vehicles Slip and Fall Dangerous Products Insurance Disputes Social Security Disability Dog Bites Sexual Abuse Bike Accidents No One Will Work Harder For You. ® The firm of Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn has a long history of attaining positive results for our clients. Our firm is home to many award winning attorneys who have many years of demonstrable success. Let Us Help You!

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Telecommunication Law You Are Here: Practice Areas > Business Law > Telecommunication Law Attorneys for Regulations and Disputes Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn provides a variety of telecommunications advice regarding regulation, transactions, and disputes in a variety of sectors, including wireline and broadband, wireless, satellite, and Internet and e-commerce, as well as information technology. Our clients include service providers, equipment suppliers, electric utilities, and governments. If you are a telecommunications company needing assistance with a lease or license, raw land or co-location, or variance or special exception, you have come to the right place. Since the dawn of cellular phone technology, the attorneys at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn have been at the vanguard of telecommunications law, assisting industry providers in the location, development and construction of cellular telephone communication facilities, known as cell sites or cell towers. Our telecommunications lawyers have developed a base of experience and knowledge in telecommunications law that is unparalleled in Pennsylvania. Telecommunication Issues Land Use Issues Leases, Agreements of Sale Easements and Licenses Subdivision Approval Land-Development Approval Zoning Variances and Special Exceptions Cases Handled with Professionalism. Are you looking for expert guidance from a firm that understands business? Our Business Law Team provides a full range of legal services, including Employment Law, the preparation of Pennsylvania real estate documentation, asset-based and other types of business representation. At Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, no one will work harder for your business. Meet Our Business Law Team

FAQs Frequently asked questions Workers’ Comp Personal Injury Auto Accident Auto Insurance Medical Malpractice Estate Planning How long do I have to notify my employer if I’m injured on the job? A work-related injury should be reported to your employer immediately. Failure to report the injury promptly could provide your employer or its insurance company with a reason to deny the claim and argue that the injury did not occur at work. By law, however, you have 120 days to advise your employer of any work-related injury. Understandably, some employees don’t immediately tell their employers about every single incident that occurs at work because they might think the injuries are minor. As long as your employer is notified that you were injured within 120 days of the date of the injury, you can still bring a claim for worker’s compensation benefits. You should document any and all work injuries either by requiring your employer to file a report of injury or providing them with some form of written notice. If my claim is denied or ignored, how long do I have to file a workers' compensation claim? If your employer fails to properly recognize your claim, you must file a claim petition with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation within three years of your date of injury. Even if your employer has paid some medical bills or verbally indicated to you that they accepted your injury, you may still face time limitations unless your employer has filed the appropriate paperwork with the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation accepting your injury. If you file a claim beyond three years from the date of your injury, and it has not been officially recognized on bureau documents, you will likely be barred from bringing that claim. After I am injured at work, am I required to be treated by the doctors and health-care providers I am directed to by my employer? Your employer is required to post a list of health-care providers, which are approved as workers’ compensation providers. If your employer has that list posted, and provides it to you after your work-related injury, you are required to be treated by the physicians and health-care providers on that list for a period of 90 days from the date of your injury. You are still allowed to see your own doctor during this period but must do so at your own expense. Seeing your own doctor will not in any way jeopardize your workers’ compensation claim. If you need treatment from a specialist and there are no specialists on the list, you are free to seek out other specialists. Failure to treat with the “company doctor” is not a basis to deny your claim. As a practical matter, however, it can be difficult to obtain medical treatment from unapproved providers within the first 90 days following your injury. Anyone with questions on this issue should contact an attorney. What if my employer wants me to go back to work and I do not feel capable of returning to work? Oftentimes employers attempt to return workers to modified duty shortly after their injury. Other employers may offer modified or light duty to an employee who has been off work for several months or even years. Failure to return to a job approved by your doctor, or even by a doctor chosen by your employer or its insurance company, can result in litigation seeking to stop your benefits. Additionally, if your claim was only accepted on a temporary basis, your employer may use failure to return to a light duty position as a basis to deny your claim. If you have concerns about returning to a position offered to you by your employer after your injury, it is imperative that you speak with an attorney. It is also imperative that you consult with an attorney if you are provided with anything to sign or any documentation upon returning to work. Signing these documents can significantly affect your rights to workers’ compensation benefits should you be unable to perform the job offered by your employer. Can I settle my workers’ compensation case? It is possible to settle a workers’ compensation case. Typically, settlements occur in cases where individuals are unable to return to their pre-injury job or suffer permanent loss of use of a body part. However, many types of workers’ compensation claims can be resolved for a lump sum settlement. If you have a significant injury and are interested in trying to settle your workers’ compensation case, we recommend that you consult with us. No One Will Work Harder For You. ®

Corporate Law You Are Here: Practice Areas > Business Law > Corporate Law New Law Affecting Businesses in 2024: What You Need To Know > Leading Attorneys for All Corporate and Business Needs At Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, our Corporate Law Attorneys work with new and existing businesses and entrepreneurs in Northeastern Pennsylvania and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to assist the clients in deciding on the best ways to maximize their success in forming, governing and managing all kinds of business entities. We focus on how business entities are formed and managed as there are numerous types of business structures to choose from, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, corporations, trusts and business and professional corporations. Partnerships and corporations each have various subcategories of possible business entities such as limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, Subchapter S Corporations, C Corporations and in some cases, joint business ventures between various entities. Each type of business structure has its advantages and disadvantages, including different legal and tax issues that must be considered to make sure that the best choice is made. At Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn we provide not only guidance on selecting the type of business structure which best suits the legal needs of the client, but also on forming the entity and providing governance guidance while working with the client’s accountants. Corporate Law Services Preparing and filing formation documents, such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies and business and professional corporations. Drafting partnership agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements and employment contracts as well as financing the business. Assisting business entities regarding internal governance as well as insurance and employment matters. Advising business entities on legal compliance and certain state/federal regulatory matters. Developing business and family succession plans. Our corporate and business lawyers work with our estate planning specialists to develop plans to continue your business in the event you are no longer around to manage it. Providing advice on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buy-outs and joint ventures. Do You Need Guidance Managing Your Corporate Business Needs ? For business entities, our legal services also address the duties of the management of the business, investor ownership, the rights of shareholders/members, transferable shares and the myriad of diverse legal issues that are unique to business entities. We also work closely with the non-profit community which includes many charitable organizations that do good work in the community and who are forced to deal with many business and regulatory issues that make the work of non-profit entities including charitable foundations challenging. Meet Our Business Law Team

Sexual Abuse You Are Here: Practice Areas > Personal Injury > Sexual Abuse A Voice for Sexual Abuse Victims. The personal injury lawyers at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn are committed to helping victims of sexual abuse. We understand how traumatic these experiences are and are here to help you understand your rights, either as a victim or as the parent of a child who has experienced sexual abuse. No one should have to stand alone against their abuser. Institutional Sexual Abuse Often perpetrated by individuals who are usually in a position of power and authority- such as professors, physicians and clergy members. Sexual assault cases against institutions are pursued under the civil justice system, allowing survivors to receive monetary compensation directly from the institution for their injuries, harm, losses and other damages that resulted from the assault. Child Sexual Abuse Exposing a child to sexual or pornographic materials, obscene communications (including texts), any sexual touching or intercourse, and trafficking for the purposes of sex are all forms of child abuse. Sexual contact between family members is known as incest and can impact children and adults. Sexual Harassment Whether it occurs in schools, workplaces, or public spaces, sexual comments, advances, threats, touches and acts are all considered sexual harassment. Stalking can also be a form of sexual harassment or intimidation. You may be eligible to seek the following types of compensation in sexual assault lawsuits: Medical costs associated with injuries suffered during the assault Wages lost while recovering from the assault Non-economic damages, such as emotional trauma and mental harm Punitive damages if the offender has been convicted of crime Meet Our Personal Injury Litigators We Can Help Our attorneys have experience with these types of cases, regardless of the age of the survivor. Contact us today to find out what your rights and options are for filing a civil suit. Contact Us Today

Unsafe Vehicles You Are Here: Practice Areas > Personal Injury > Unsafe Vehicles Injury From An Unsafe Vehicle? You’ve been injured in a car accident, but you can’t figure out why it happened. It wasn’t the fault of you or another driver. If you have been injured due to an unsafe vehicle, give the team of experienced lawyers at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn a call. Your accident may have been caused by driving a defective vehicle. When a vehicle causes an accident because of how it was made or maintained, it is known as “crashworthiness.” This could mean defective design or workmanship, poor maintenance by the corporate owner, or negligent conduct on the part of others who came into contact with the vehicle. Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn represents victims, including passengers, who have suffered injuries or fatalities, caused by unsafe vehicles. Serious injury or death from a defective vehicle could include roll-overs from narrow wheel base vehicles, a collapsed roof that did not have adequate support, seat belt malfunction that caused injury or ejection during a crash. Crashworthiness cases are extraordinarily technical and complex, and giant auto manufacturers spare no expense in defending them. That’s why these cases require tremendous experience and resources – the kind we have at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. Our firm has litigated dozens of Unsafe Vehicle Cases. Types of Unsafe Vehicle Cases Rollovers Airbag Recalls Airbag Malfunction Tire Malfunction Defective Manufacturing Defective Parts Dangerous Design Meet Our Unsafe Vehicle Litigation Team Landmark Victory We’re proud to have won the only jury verdict in Pennsylvania history against an auto manufacturer for failure to install an airbag in its vehicle. We have an unparalleled track record in vehicle crashworthiness cases both in and out of the courtroom in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact Us Today

Bike Accidents You Are Here: Practice Areas > Personal Injury > Bike Accidents What Legal Options Do I Have Following a Bicycle Accident? Understanding your legal options after a bicycle accident is essential to ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries, lost wages, and other damages. Pennsylvania law provides important protections for cyclists, but navigating the claims process can be challenging without experienced legal guidance. It’s important to be aware of the steps to take, your rights as a cyclist, and how to protect your claim from the start. Pennsylvania’s Laws Protecting Cyclists Pennsylvania has specific traffic laws and safety regulations designed to safeguard bicyclists on the road. Knowing these laws can help you understand who may be at fault and what compensation you may be entitled to after a crash: Motorist Responsibility: Drivers are required to maintain a safe distance (at least 4 feet) when passing cyclists, obey traffic signals, and share the road responsibly. Fault and Negligence: If a motorist’s negligence — such as distracted driving, speeding, failing to yield, or “dooring” — causes your injuries, they may be held liable for your damages. Comparative Negligence: Even if you are found partially at fault for the accident, Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence rule may still allow you to recover compensation, though it could be reduced by your percentage of fault. Steps to Take After a Bicycle Accident Taking the right steps after a crash can protect your health and strengthen your legal claim: Seek Medical Care Immediately: Even if injuries seem minor, see a doctor right away. Some injuries, like concussions or internal damage, may not be immediately apparent. Document the Scene: Take photos of your injuries, your bike, the crash location, and any involved vehicles. Collect contact information from witnesses. File a Police Report: A police report provides an official record of the incident, which can be critical in proving fault. Contact an Attorney Promptly: Early legal representation can prevent costly mistakes, ensure evidence is preserved, and help you navigate communications with insurance companies. Importance of Legal Guidance Bicycle accident claims can involve complex liability issues, insurance disputes, and significant medical documentation. Having a skilled attorney on your side is vital to protecting your rights and maximizing your recovery: Consulting with an Attorney: An attorney can evaluate your case, explain your legal options, and advocate for the full compensation you deserve — including medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and property damage. How Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn Can Assist You At Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, our dedicated personal injury team has decades of experience representing injured cyclists across Pennsylvania. We investigate every detail of your case, negotiate aggressively with insurance companies, and, when necessary, fight for you in court. Our goal is to secure the best possible outcome so you can focus on healing and moving forward. Contact Our Team Today If you have been injured in a bicycle accident and have questions about your legal rights or the claims process, we encourage you to reach out to Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn for a free consultation. Our attorneys are here to listen to your story, provide expert legal advice, and help you pursue the compensation you deserve. For more detailed information on our legal services or to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys, please call us at 570-287-3000 or email us at hkq@hkqlaw.com . You may be eligible to seek the following types of compensation in sexual assault lawsuits: Medical costs associated with injuries suffered during the assault Wages lost while recovering from the assault Non-economic damages, such as emotional trauma and mental harm Punitive damages if the offender has been convicted of crime Meet Our Personal Injury Litigators We Can Help Our attorneys have experience with these types of cases, regardless of the age of the survivor. Contact us today to find out what your rights and options are for filing a civil suit. Contact Us Today

Estate Planning You Are Here: Practice Areas > Estate Planning > Estate Planning Don't Avoid Planning For The Future Estate planning attorneys help you legally determine how your assets will be managed during your lifetime and how to distribute them after your death. At Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn, our caring team of estate planning attorneys will help you plan for the future. We’ll make sound legal decisions about your intentions and the administration of your estate. By guiding you through PA inheritance tax and Federal estate tax implications, we make sure you have all the appropriate documents in place to make your intentions clear. This way, loved ones don’t have to struggle with difficult decisions in their time of sorrow. We offer estate planning services such as: health care directives, HIPPA forms, powers of attorney, wills, living wills, trusts, tax-advantageous gift planning, and notably, pre-nuptial agreements and asset protection. Type of Estate Planning Estate Planning Estate Administration Minor & Incapacitated Trust Elderly Care Planning Inheritance Tax Non-Traditional Relationships Minor & Incapacitated Trust What if you are gone before your children come of age, or are unable to care for themselves? You’ll want an experience guardianship attorney to protect your ward’s best interests. Estate Planning How will you protect your spouse and children when you’re gone, or if you are unable to make important decisions? We offer estate planning services such as: health care directives, HIPPA forms, powers of attorney, wills, living wills, trusts, tax-advantageous gift planning, as well as pre-nuptial agreements and asset protection. Inheritance Tax No matter the amount of inherited property, or relationship to the deceased, Pennsylvania imposes an inheritance tax on most beneficiaries. Based on your relationship, tax rates may vary. Non-Traditional Relationships With a large amount of non-traditional families like blended (stepparents & stepchildren), unmarried, homosexual or heterosexual, with or without children – these family dynamics require special arrangements. Make sure your health care, property division and funeral arrangements are carried out, all while protecting your beneficiaries. When planning for your future, no matter the size or situation, our team of experienced Estate Planning attorneys will provide you and your family with knowledgeable advice and strategies. Elderly Care Planning With the elderly population growing, protect what your parents (or yourself) worked so hard for. Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn assists in planning asset distribution, long-term care needs including nursing home, assisted or in-home care, Medicaid planning, and powers of attorney or health care proxies. In addition, we can help you and your family plan for the potentially devastating costs of long-term health care.

< Back The Long-Term Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries HKQ Attorneys What You Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injury A traumatic brain injury occurs when a sudden impact or jolt to the head disrupts normal brain function. These injuries may result from car accidents, falls, violence, or workplace incidents. Symptoms of a traumatic brain injury can include headaches, memory loss, confusion, mood changes, sensitivity to light or sound, and difficulty concentrating. Some individuals experience permanent cognitive impairment that affects their ability to work or live independently. Brain injuries often require extensive medical treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Early recognition and treatment are crucial when evaluating medical and legal options for individuals who suffer head trauma. Previous Next

Dangerous Products You Are Here: Practice Areas > Personal Injury > Dangerous Products Injured By a Bad Product? When you buy a product, you have certain rights as a consumer. The most basic is the right to be safe while using the item. Big companies have an obligation to design and manufacture safe products. When they fail in this obligation and you’re hurt by a shoddy product, you should speak with the experienced defective product lawyers at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn. Faulty or defective products cause more than 30 million injuries and more than 20,000 deaths every year. What is even more alarming is that too often corporate manufacturers know their product is dangerous or defective, but put it out on the market anyway- putting profits ahead of consumer safety. When someone is injured or killed by a dangerous or defective product, the manufacturer can be held accountable in court. The Products Liability Attorneys at Hourigan, Kluger & Quinn have the experience and resources to stand up to the biggest corporations and fight to get you the justice you deserve. We have a history of unparalleled success in and out of the courtroom in Northeastern & Central Pennsylvania. Dangerous Product Cases Household Items Prescription Drugs Personal Items Dangerous Recreation Items Meet Our Dangerous Product Attorneys We Can Help If you or a loved one have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, reach out to the Kingston-based firm of Hourigan, Kluger, and Quinn for a free consultation. Contact Us Today