When Is a Trucking Company Liable for an Accident?
Trucks are vital to life in the modern world as we know it. Long-haul truckers bring us the things we need to get through our daily lives. We depend on truck deliveries to put most of our food on the table. Truck deliveries help keep the shelves stocked in our grocery stores and bring us…
Read MoreWhat Are the Five Most Dangerous Roads in Pittsburgh?
Driving in Pittsburgh is stressful. Just ask any rush-hour commuter or urban weekend warrior. While it might not be as overtly perilous as driving a long haul on the ice highway in Alaska, driving in Pittsburgh has its own unique challenges. With three rivers to deal with, bridges and tunnels are abundant. Pittsburgh drivers can…
Read MoreWhat Are My Options If I’m Hit by an Uninsured Driver in Pittsburgh?
Car crashes are one of the scariest events a person can go through. You’re shocked, disoriented, and find yourself just going through the motions. You round up your insurance card and go to exchange information with the other driver. That’s when you find out the other driver doesn’t even have insurance or just has the…
Read MoreBeware of Settlement Offers After a Car Accident
A settlement is when the parties in question can negotiate and resolve their case themselves. The injured party (the plaintiff) agrees to accept a certain amount of money from the other party (the defendant). In return, the plaintiff agrees to drop the case against the defendant. This might be tempting because no third parties are…
Read MoreWhat Are My Rights if I’m Sexually Assaulted on Campus in Pittsburgh?
Young people in Pittsburgh and cities all around the United States gear up every fall, preparing to go to college and earn an education and further develop their personality. However, with the ever-present threat of sexual assault on college campuses, what should be a time of learning and self-discovery is too often turned to times…
Read MoreWhat Are the Leading Causes of Broadside Accidents?
Everyday, car accidents pose a nationwide concern, especially impacting cities like Pittsburgh. Among various accident scenarios, broadside collisions are particularly dangerous – and common. What is a broadside collision? Broadside car accidents, also called T-bone or side-impact crashes, occur when one car collides with the side of another. The hit can be straight-on (like a…
Read MoreShould 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…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreFatigue and Stress Can Lead to Construction Accidents
Construction work is one of the most stressful and tiring jobs in the United States. Therefore, while many construction accidents happen because of defective equipment, machine problems, or natural disasters, they can also occur due to human factors, such as fatigue and stress. When construction workers are overly exhausted or stressed while on the job,…
Read MoreMotorcycle Accident Prevention: Nine Ways to Ride Defensively
Each year, the city of Pittsburgh and state of Pennsylvania have their fair share of motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are because other drivers do not pay attention, do not check their blind spots, do not follow traffic laws and speed limits, or simply do not care about the well-being of motorcyclists. If…
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