Pittsburgh Personal Injury Law Blog
What is negligent entrustment?
As you work your way through the aftermath of experiencing a car accident in Pennsylvania, the issue of liability eventually arises. You may be quick to give the benefit of the doubt to the person that caused your car accident. The expenses resulting from your...
U.S. lawmakers revisit legislation targeting underride collisions
Once again, federal lawmakers are pursuing legislation that could save hundreds of lives each year stemming from underride collisions in which a motor vehicle crashes into the side or rear of a large truck and its trailer. In early March, the Stop Underrides Act was...
What are some signs of road rage and how can you deal with them?
Sharing the road with someone with road rage can lead to an increasingly large chance of an accident. In order to know when someone feels agitated, make sure to note common signs of this phenomenon. Yelling rude replies According to CNN Health, drivers who scream out...
What if my child suffers a serious dog bite injury?
Now, that spring is just around the corner in Western Pennsylvania, more children will be spending more time outdoors, enjoying warmer weather. More dogs will be spending more time outside too. Unfortunately, children often are the victims of serious dog bite injuries...
Social isolation and loneliness are signs of nursing home neglect
Senior citizens experiencing loneliness face a higher risk of developing a serious medical issue such as dementia, heart attack or stroke. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted that social isolation increases the risk of dementia by about 50% in older...
Can my employer fire me for getting hurt on the job?
If you suffer an injury at work, your life becomes upended. If you broke a leg in a construction fall, you won’t be able to work for months as you recover. If you are experiencing severe shoulder pain because of all the boxes you have to lift at your warehouse job,...
How will I pay my medical bills after a crash injury?
No one likes to think about suffering an injury in a car accident. Yet, each year, according to the CDC, about 3 million people suffer nonfatal injuries in car accidents in the United States. If you suffer an injury in an accident, your life suddenly becomes more...
Deadly hazards lurking on construction sites
Working a physically demanding job always comes with an inherent risk for injury. Construction is one of the most dangerous occupations, not only because of the strain it may place on the body but also for the dangerous work conditions. When a worker gets hurt on a...
What if I’m injured while driving on the job?
Every day, vehicle accidents occur in Pennsylvania. In 2019, more than 125,000 drivers were involved in car accidents and more than 76,000 people suffered injuries in those crashes. While stay-at-home orders greatly reduced the number of accidents in 2020, now more...
Mistakes to avoid after a slip-and-fall accident
Slipping and falling can happen for just about any reason, from an untied shoelace to a hazardous condition. Because of this, and because these accidents can be relatively common, people tend to make some misguided decisions after a slip-and-fall accident. However, if...
