Many people in Washington County may not think much about the options they have for their car insurance, so long as the insurance is enough to keep them legal to drive on Pennsylvania’s roads. However, people should think carefully about the many options that...
Year: 2020
What causes a semi-truck to jackknife?
Southwestern Pennsylvania residents have come upon many instances of a jackknifed semi. These accidents can be serious and cause major issues on our roadways. Any accident involving a semitruck often has serious injuries due to the size difference of a passenger car...
How victims of medical malpractice are legally protected
A failure to diagnose is a serious type of medical malpractice that can have disastrous consequences for victims. Medical malpractice can include a variety of different types of medical negligence including surgical errors, medication errors, failure to diagnose,...
Avoid pitfalls in real estate transactions and legal needs
Many Pennsylvania residents have been involved in either the purchase or sale of real estate. For most people, it is residential real estate transactions that they are most familiar with. However, there are many different types of real estate transactions and other...
Contracts should anticipate the unexpected
When businesses and individuals enter a contract, they must are bound by its terms. But there are natural and unavoidable problems that may excuse a party from meeting their obligations. A force majeure clause in Pennsylvania contracts can help protect parties in...
Standard of care in medical malpractice cases
Though we expect the medical professional to have the answer to every question we ask and a solution for all our ailments, the reality is that they are also human. This means they are liable to make mistakes, just like anyone else, with a huge difference—a medical...
What are the three types of product defects?
The news in Pennsylvania is often filled with product recalls for anything from automobile recalls to recalls of food products, such as ground beef. However, oftentimes these recalls come too little, too late for consumers who have already been injured by a dangerous...
How victims of distracted drivers are protected
Distracted driving can hurt everyone which is why victims of distracted drivers should be familiar with the personal injury legal protections to help them when they have been harmed by a careless or negligent distracted driver. Personal injury legal protections can...
Hour of service regulation violation can cause truck accident
A significant portion of a trucker’s salary is based on the number of miles he or she drives. This, in conjunction with tight deadlines imposed by employers, can push truckers to their physical limits while on the road. This can lead to excessive fatigue, which, in...
Business websites may spark lawsuits
The Americans with Disabilities Act is usually associated with assuring access to buildings. But the ADA can also involve access to other facilities such as websites and apps. In fact, there has been large increase in business litigation involving claims against small...