How the Pennsylvania Certificate of Merit Impacts Malpractice Lawsuits
According to recent court records, injured patients in Pennsylvania filed almost 1,500 medical malpractice cases in 2023. While data suggests that malpractice cases are technically declining statewide, we still encounter hundreds of malpractice victims each and every year as part of our local law practice. In these cases, knowledge is power – the more you…
Read MoreSpecific Loss Benefits in Pennsylvania Workers’ Comp Cases
There were almost 20,000 work-related hospitalizations and amputations reported to OSHA in 2022 and 2023. These severe and life-altering injuries come at astronomical costs for survivors and their families and can lead to years of financial, emotional and physical distress. While many of us think of workers’ compensation benefits solely as a type of reimbursement…
Read MoreHow Pittsburgh’s Aging Infrastructure Contributes to Personal Injury Cases
In the last 10 years alone, Pittsburgh residents have witnessed bridge fires, highway collapses, train derailments and countless other infrastructure-related accidents. The costs associated with these accidents are often astronomical – both for taxpayers and individual survivors. As our city continues to evolve, our local officials must ensure Pittsburgh’s infrastructure is up to the task…
Read MoreRight-of-Way Laws and Accident Liability in PA
When car accidents occur, police officers and insurance companies use a wide range of evidence to determine who is at fault and responsible for paying for damages. Right-of-way laws play an important role, providing guidance regarding the flow of traffic and how drivers are expected to act. Drivers who violate right-of-way laws often force other…
Read MoreWhy Truck Accident Claims Require Different Evidence Than Car Crashes
Truck accidents are considerably less common than car accidents in Pennsylvania, but the sheer amount of damage they cause makes them a major problem on PA roads. When you’re involved in a truck accident, it’s important to recognize that you need to handle it differently than you’d approach a car crash. They are separate beasts…
Read MoreDo You Have a Claim If You Were Injured as a Passenger in PA?
Suffering an injury in a car accident is stressful—going through it as a passenger can be even more complicated. As a passenger, you don’t know what type of insurance either driver has or who’s at fault. While both parties are represented by their own insurance companies, you may feel like you fall somewhere in the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Hours-of-Service Violations in Trucking
Truck accidents are less common than other types of vehicle collisions, but when they happen, the fallout is often catastrophic. Commercial trucks are capable of doing massive amounts of damage at any speed, and accidents often leave behind multiple totaled vehicles, severe or fatal injuries, and road damage. Behind some of these accidents are drivers…
Read MoreThe Hidden Impact of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain injuries are one of the most unpredictable outcomes of a car accident, slip and fall, or workplace injury. This is because the brain itself is inherently unpredictable. Neuroscientists often describe the brain as plastic, meaning that it can adapt to trauma and form new neuronal connections to make up for losses in other areas.…
Read MoreHow Black Box Data Can Help Your Truck Accident Claim
The aftermath of a Pennsylvania truck accident can leave your family with serious financial uncertainty, severe injuries, a never-ending list of doctors’ appointments, and mental trauma. When a negligent truck driver or trucking company is responsible for your injuries, a personal injury claim can help you fight for the compensation you’re entitled to. But pursuing…
Read MoreCommon Workplace Hazards in Pennsylvania Steel Mills
Pennsylvania has one of the largest and most established steel industries in the United States, falling behind only Indiana and Ohio. There are several prominent steel mills in the state, and the industry is particularly active in the Pittsburgh area. Those who work in our state’s steel mills are a crucial part of Pennsylvania’s thriving…
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