Posts by Sean Carmody
Workplace Injuries Due to Defective Machinery
Workers in many different industries, including manufacturing and construction, regularly rely on the machines their employers provide to perform their jobs. When these machines fail, the consequences can be catastrophic. Workers may fall from heights, be crushed by the machines, suffer electric shocks, and experience other severe consequences. Our Pittsburgh work injury lawyers help injured…
Read MoreWhat is Paul Miller’s Law in Pennsylvania?
According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a new cell phone law, named after Paul Miller, that took effect on June 5, 2025. The law bans drivers from using hand-held cell phones while driving. The law is named in honor of Paul Miller Jr., a 21-year-old who died in 2010 in…
Read MoreCan I Sue for Chronic Pain?
Some victims of car accidents and other accidents live with pain that never fully goes away. Every morning, a victim knows the pain will be there in some form throughout the day and even when they try to sleep. Insurance companies will argue that chronic pain doesn’t exist or that it isn’t severe. Our Pittsburgh…
Read MoreWhat Is a Deposition and How Should You Prepare in a PI Case?
A deposition is part of the legal process that happens before your case reaches a courtroom. You’re asked to answer questions under oath, and your answers are recorded. It doesn’t take place in the courtroom, but it is a formal legal proceeding, and your sworn deposition testimony can be used as evidence going forward in…
Read MoreHow Pre-Existing Conditions Affect Your Personal Injury Claim in PA
When you get hurt in an accident, your past medical history can play a big part in your legal case. Many people in Pennsylvania already deal with health conditions like back problems or old injuries. This doesn’t mean you can’t be compensated if someone else’s negligence causes new harm. It’s essential to understand how pre-existing…
Read MoreUnderstanding Limited Tort vs. Full Tort When You’re Injured
Dealing with limited tort vs. full tort when you’re injured can be confusing, whether you were hurt as a driver or passenger. Full tort offers the most rights possible. However, suppose you (or the driver of the car you rode in) opted for limited tort. You may be able to seek compensation for economic damages,…
Read MoreBrain Injuries Caused by Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Did you know that some individuals may experience delayed neurological effects after acute carbon monoxide poisoning? Or that some people who are exposed develop symptoms days to weeks after the initial exposure? Carbon monoxide (CO) is odorless, tasteless, and colorless. Many people don’t know they are in danger until symptoms are present. CO exposure causes…
Read MoreWhat Is a Lien in a Personal Injury Case – and How Does It Work in PA?
Thousands of people across Pennsylvania file personal injury cases every year in the hopes of recovering compensation for accident-related losses. Plaintiffs in personal injury cases look forward to the day they’ll receive their final settlement awards, but many are shocked to find their take-home compensation is far less than they anticipated. These discrepancies are often…
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…
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