Pennsylvania municipal ordinances on dog bites vary enough that the penalties in Palmerton, where a violation carries up to $600 and 30 days in jail, differ materially from those in East Stroudsburg, where the exposure reaches up to $1,000 and 30 days, and from Bethlehem, where penalties are tied to violation history. That level of jurisdiction-specific knowledge is what ARM Lawyers brings to its multi-office practice across Pennsylvania, a firm with more than 100 years of combined attorney experience and six-plus office locations from Stroudsburg to Bethlehem to Cranberry Township.
Introduction
ARM Lawyers is headquartered at 1382 W 9th St Suite 410, Stroudsburg, PA, with additional offices in Palmerton, Bethlehem, Cranberry Township, Pittston, and Elkton. The main phone number is 570-424-6899. The firm handles traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injuries, dog bites, motorcycle accidents, and workers’ compensation cases, all on a contingency fee basis with free consultations. Its attorneys collectively bring more than 100 years of combined experience to their practice. More information is at armlawyers.com.
Practice Areas
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI cases demand comprehensive understanding of both the medical consequences and the economic impact of brain injury. CDC data cited by the firm indicates that approximately 2.87 million TBI-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths occurred in 2014, with motor vehicles representing the second leading cause of TBI hospitalizations. The long-term costs of serious TBI frequently include personal support workers, physical therapy, speech therapy, and psychological counseling, all of which must be factored into any compensation calculation. ARM Lawyers pursues damages that reflect the full scope of these needs.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injury cases involve permanent or long-term disability, complex medical care, and life-altering changes in physical capacity. The firm handles these cases with the expert support and thorough documentation that serious spinal injury claims require.
Dog Bites
Pennsylvania dog bite law is complex, and municipal ordinance penalties vary by jurisdiction. In Palmerton, a violation can result in up to $600 and 30 days in jail. East Stroudsburg penalties reach up to $1,000 and 30 days. Bethlehem structures its penalties based on violation history. Beyond the criminal dimension, civil claims for dog bite injuries involve questions of owner liability, prior knowledge of the dog’s behavior, and the extent of physical and psychological harm to the victim.
Motorcycle Accidents
Pennsylvania presents particular challenges for motorcycle accident victims. Since the repeal of Pennsylvania’s helmet law, motorcycle deaths in the state rose by 53%. Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence standard allows injured parties to recover if they are found less than 50% at fault for the accident. The firm handles motorcycle accident cases with full investigation of fault allocation and pursuit of compensation appropriate to the injuries sustained.
Workers Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a full-service practice area at ARM Lawyers, covering every stage from the initial paperwork through final settlement. This includes calculating the correct average weekly wage, which forms the basis of benefit calculations, and appealing denied claims. Workers’ compensation denials are common, and many injured workers do not realize they have the right to challenge those denials; the firm handles that process.
Attorney Profiles
Joshua B. Goldberg has more than 25 years of legal experience, including 17-plus years specifically in workers’ compensation and personal injury. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer and is acknowledged among the top 1% of attorneys by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. The combined experience of the firm’s attorney team exceeds 100 years. Additional attorney names are not specified.
The firm also utilizes accident reconstruction specialists in appropriate cases, bringing expert technical analysis to bear on fault and causation issues.
Location and Service Area
ARM Lawyers serves clients across Pennsylvania, with offices in Stroudsburg (primary: 1382 W 9th St Suite 410), Palmerton, Bethlehem, Cranberry Township, Pittston, and Elkton. This multi-office structure makes the firm accessible to clients across a large portion of the state. The phone number is 570-424-6899.
Client Focus
The firm represents individuals who have been injured through negligence or workplace accidents, as well as workers navigating the workers’ compensation system. The multi-office structure reflects the firm’s commitment to geographic accessibility across Pennsylvania. The contingency fee arrangement means injured clients do not pay legal fees unless a recovery is obtained, removing financial barriers at a time when many clients are dealing with medical expenses and lost income.
FAQ
What does the CDC data cited by ARM Lawyers indicate about TBI frequency?
According to CDC data referenced by the firm, approximately 2.87 million TBI-related emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths occurred in 2014 alone. Motor vehicles are the second leading cause of TBI hospitalizations. This data underscores that TBI is not a rare outcome of accidents, and that the costs of treatment and long-term care can be substantial.
How does Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence rule affect motorcycle accident claims?
Under Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence standard, an injured person can recover damages as long as they are found to be less than 50% at fault for the accident. If the injured party is 30% at fault, for example, their recovery is reduced by 30%. If they are 50% or more at fault, recovery is barred entirely.
What does the workers’ compensation process involve from start to finish?
The firm handles the full process: filing the initial claim, calculating the correct average weekly wage on which benefits are based, managing the claim through investigation and hearing, and appealing denied claims. Many workers receive low initial benefit calculations or outright denials that the firm has the experience to challenge.
What are the civil consequences of a dog bite in Pennsylvania, beyond municipal penalties?
Civil claims can recover compensation for medical treatment, permanent scarring, psychological trauma, and lost income resulting from the attack. The municipal ordinance penalties noted by the firm apply to the dog owner in a separate regulatory context; the civil lawsuit is a separate proceeding aimed at compensating the victim.
Does the firm use expert witnesses?
Yes. The firm utilizes accident reconstruction specialists in cases where technical analysis of fault and causation is needed. For TBI cases, expert support for medical and economic damages is also a standard part of case preparation.
Closing
Over 100 combined years of experience, six-plus office locations, and a track record in some of Pennsylvania’s most demanding injury categories, from spinal cord cases to motorcycle accidents to workers’ compensation appeals, describe a firm built to handle serious cases at scale. ARM Lawyers is reachable at 570-424-6899 and at armlawyers.com. Consultations are free, and the firm works on contingency.