Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Blog

Distracted driving facts in 2021

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Different types of real estate deeds and what they do

Real Estate Transactions

Why you should avoid major purchases before closing on a home

Real Estate Transactions

Funding retirement with an estate plan

Estate Administration & Probate

Should you name alternate beneficiaries?

Estate Administration & Probate

I found a For Sale By Owner, but I already have a real estate agent. Can I avoid the fee?

Real Estate Transactions

Buying a house: Is it smart to use a 30-year mortgage?

Real Estate Transactions

How you can use inverse condemnation

Real Estate Transactions

Estate planning conversations can prevent problems

Estate Administration & Probate

Where to start your conversation about estate planning

Estate Administration & Probate

Land seizure: Factors to consider when determining compensation

Real Estate Transactions

Eminent domain claim: Can there be a challenge to it?

Real Estate Transactions

Understanding wills and trusts

Estate Administration & Probate

Tips for high net worth estate planning

Estate Administration & Probate

Five mistakes that first-time homebuyers make

Real Estate Transactions

Overview of real estate closing process

Real Estate Transactions

Five obstacles in the home-buying process

Real Estate Transactions

A closer look at common real estate contracts and their purposes

Real Estate Transactions

How to spot a bad business partner

Business Litigation

Why Charleroi, PA business partnerships fail

Business Litigation

Is it dangerous to eat while driving?

Motor Vehicle Accidents

The many categories of medical errors

Medical Malpractice

Sneaky Real Estate Tactics Can Cost You

Real Estate Transactions

Understanding real estate investment

Real Estate Transactions

10 common types of driving distractions

Motor Vehicle Accidents

How do you apply for business permits?

Business Litigation

Common medical malpractice claims

Medical Malpractice

Reducing the rising number of truck accidents

Motor Vehicle AccidentsPersonal Injury

Conditions that can be mistaken for Parkinson’s

Medical Malpractice

What is a business merger?

Business Litigation

What are the hidden injuries of a car accident?

Personal Injury

How car crash victims handle insurance claims

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Many malpractice claims involve retinal detachment misdiagnosis

Medical Malpractice

2019 crash fatality numbers decrease, though only by 2%

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Colorectal cancer becoming more prominent among younger people

Medical Malpractice

Medical misdiagnoses cause life-threatening issues

Medical Malpractice

Learn more before any commercial real estate investment

Real Estate Transactions

Shoulder dystocia may lead to birth complications

Medical Malpractice

Distracted driving is about more than cell phones

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Understanding the need for title insurance

Real Estate Transactions

Ways in which a property owner can attract a personal injury lawsuit

Personal Injury

Landlord-tenant disputes spark across the nation

Real Estate Transactions

Pursuing the right course of action during business litigation

Business Litigation

Pursuing compensation in a personal injury lawsuit

Personal Injury

Many are thankful that they have full tort insurance

Personal Injury

What causes a semi-truck to jackknife?

Motor Vehicle Accidents

How victims of medical malpractice are legally protected

Medical Malpractice

Avoid pitfalls in real estate transactions and legal needs

Real Estate Transactions

Contracts should anticipate the unexpected

Business Litigation

Standard of care in medical malpractice cases

Medical Malpractice

What are the three types of product defects?

Personal Injury

How victims of distracted drivers are protected

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Hour of service regulation violation can cause truck accident

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Business websites may spark lawsuits

Business Litigation

Birth injuries, including cerebral palsy, are all too common

Medical Malpractice

Evidence in fatal medical malpractice cases

Medical Malpractice

The importance of knowing about zoning laws

Real Estate Transactions

Help for victims of distracted drivers

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Understanding the liability associated with medical mistakes

Medical Malpractice

Choosing the best business form for your business

Business Litigation

How can I get help with my car accident damages?

Personal Injury

The seriousness of a failure to diagnose

Business Litigation

Distractions increase during the holidays for drivers

Motor Vehicle Accidents

The different forms of medical malpractice

Medical Malpractice

What to do after a potential medical misdiagnosis

Medical Malpractice

Legal business structures in Pennsylvania

Business Litigation

Common issues with the closing of a house

Real Estate Transactions

Five strategies for safe driving throughout the fall

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Tips to avoid litigation

Business Litigation

Insurance to protect your business during liability lawsuits

Business Litigation

What are the most common medical errors?

Medical Malpractice

When a small business cannot repay its debts

Business Litigation

New changes in the real estate market and transactions

Real Estate Transactions

Can you use a cellphone while driving in Pennsylvania?

Motor Vehicle Accidents

The risks of sharing the road with older drivers

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Sleep deprivation can lead to high accident rates

Personal Injury

How do I know if my doctor has malpractice claims?

Medical Malpractice

How can I keep my child safe while bicycling this summer?

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Is a bad medical outcome a result from medical malpractice?

Medical Malpractice

What is a foreclosure rescue scheme?

Real Estate Transactions

What risks face teen drivers?

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Should your business be an LLC or a sole proprietorship?

Business Litigation

Is your doctor spending enough time with you?

Medical Malpractice

Things to consider before entering into a partnership

Business Litigation

Distracted driving has to be proven for a conviction

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Botched transplant surgery results in malpractice lawsuit

Medical Malpractice

How to protect a real estate transaction

Real Estate Transactions

Driver inexperience and the risk of a crash

Motor Vehicle Accidents

How can I stay safe on roads in the winter?

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Pennsylvania car crash stats reveal 1,137 deaths

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Riding a motorcycle for the first time

Motor Vehicle Accidents

When drivers ignore the right of way

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Hunting season and the risk of a car crash

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Recovering from a drunk driving crash

Motor Vehicle Accidents

How can I protect my family while cooking this holiday season?

Personal Injury

5 tips to keep your child safe at the bus stop

Personal Injury

E-Scooters bring controversy and safety challenges

Personal Injury

Sulfuric acid truck crashes, sending 3 people to the hospital

Personal Injury

What makes someone a “bad” driver?

Motor Vehicle Accidents

What are the top considerations in a buy-sell agreement?

Business Litigation

There are 3 good reasons to be wary of short sales

Real Estate Transactions

Don’t make these mistakes with confidentiality agreements

Business Litigation

What can cause birth injuries or birth trauma?

Medical Malpractice

If you own a business, you should get a succession plan in place

Estate Administration & Probate

Common mistakes motorists make at construction sites

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Should you settle your injury claim out of court?

Personal Injury

Grandparents raising grandkids to get new help

Family Law

How to spot mortgage refinancing fraud

Real Estate Transactions

Make foreclosure your last option by using these ideas first

Real Estate Transactions

Anticipatory breach of contract

Business Litigation

Technology and estate planning

Estate Administration & Probate

Don’t ignore delayed pain after a car accident

Personal Injury

Should you rent to a pop-up shop?

Real Estate Transactions

Gun ownership, divorce and custody

Family Law

Follow these rules when heading to divorce court

Family Law

Estate planning covers more than financial matters

Estate Administration & Probate

Filing a medical malpractice claim: Who can you sue?

Personal Injury

Setting up your partnership safely

Business Litigation

What is the importance of zoning?

Real Estate Transactions

What should you look for in an executor?

Estate Administration & Probate

Pennsylvania will laws you might not know about

Estate Administration & Probate

Mother wins medical malpractice lawsuit involving infant’s death

Personal Injury

Real estate purchase agreement: A checklist for homebuyers

Real Estate Transactions

Tips to handle copyright disputes in your Pennsylvania business

Business Litigation

Overcoming hurdles when adopting a stepchild

Family Law

Pennsylvania continues to see a lot of distracted driving

Motor Vehicle Accidents

Prominent Pennsylvania nursing home death prompts investigation

Personal Injury

Walking you through the closing of a real estate transaction

Real Estate Transactions

Estate valuation affects taxation

Estate Administration & Probate

5-year-old girl wins massive medical malpractice suit

Personal Injury

How should I start planning my estate?

Estate Administration & Probate

Nondisclosure agreements protect companies’ information

Business Litigation

Plan your estate carefully

Estate Administration & Probate

How do victims of nursing home injuries asses their damages?

Personal Injury

Mortgages should be handled with care during divorces

Family Law

Disputes with Chinese companies should be resolved with care

Business Litigation

Understanding the mergers and acquisitions process

Business Litigation

Surgeon removes prostate, biopsy reveals no cancer

Personal Injury

Your home may have a lien on it

Real Estate Transactions

Divorce affects estate planning

Estate Administration & Probate

Couple got discriminatory pamphlets instead of wedding programs

Business Litigation

Patient sues over nude photos snapped on the operating table

Medical Malpractice

Can your ex claim your inheritance?

Family Law

Why would you use a short sale?

Real Estate Transactions

Charleroi woman claims nude photos were taken during surgery

Personal Injury

Drive safely through winter weather with these safety tips

Motor Vehicle Accidents

What is a deceptive trade practice?

Business Litigation

Advantages Of Limited Liability Corporation Formation

Business Litigation

Common mistakes made in estate planning

Estate Administration & Probate

Why do I need an attorney at my home closing?

Real Estate Transactions

What is a mineral estate and how does it impact my property?

Real Estate Transactions

Divorces with child custody matters are emotional affairs

Family Law

Pennsylvania efforts to fund budget with malpractice fund denied

Personal Injury

Explaining breach of contract

Business Litigation

Explaining estate administration and executor duties

Estate Administration & Probate

What should I do if I’ve been injured in a car accident?

Personal Injury

Common alternatives to foreclosure in Pennsylvania

Real Estate Transactions

5 must-haves in your estate plan

Family Law

Prepare for your future with an estate plan

Estate Administration & Probate