Should I Settle My Personal Injury Case, or Take It to Trial?

If you were recently involved in an accident, you may be curious to know whether you should settle your personal injury case or take it to trial. This is a normal curiosity, as you may need money to pay for your emergency room and doctor bills, mechanic fees, surgeries, prescriptions, and more. Therefore, you want…

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I Was Assaulted at a Bar; Can I Sue for Damages?

Even though fights are known to frequently break out in bars where there is loud music, many people with different personalities, and alcohol, no one deserves to be physically assaulted in any way while at a local business. When speaking with your attorney, you will likely explain what happened, who hurt or assaulted you, where…

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Can I Handle My Own Personal Injury Claim in Pittsburgh?

No one will tell you that you are required to hire a personal injury lawyer or that you legally cannot handle your own personal injury claim. However, if you decide to pursue compensation for your personal injury case without the assistance of an attorney, you are accepting full responsibility for your case and will have…

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Things to Avoid During Your Personal Injury Claim

If you have never been involved in an accident before or filed a personal injury claim, you may find yourself feeling confused about what you should and shouldn’t do during this process. For example, if you have been in a car accident, bicycle accident, bus accident, motorcycle accident, pedestrian accident, truck accident, or even a…

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Should We Be Worried About E-Bikes?

Last year, Pittsburgh’s bikeshare program underwent a rebrand. Now known as “POGOH,” the program upgraded its fleet to include electric bicycles, or e-bikes. For a fee, you can use one of POGOH’s bikes almost anywhere in the city. Given the congestion we face from commuters, residents, and college students (plus all the hills), this is…

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How Do You Sue Private Bus Companies?

The process of suing a bus company may vary depending on the circumstances, your injuries, and the type of bus that hit you. In the case of a private bus accident there are potentially numerous at-fault parties who can be held accountable for damages. Whether you are on a charter bus that you have hired…

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What Are the Most Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury?

Your skull protects the most complex component of your body, your brain. As you move about your day, your brain sits securely in your skull, protected by delicate cushioning layers, but this complex cushioning system can only protect your brain so much. If you suffer a fall, car crash, assault or any number of head-related…

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