Blog | Dallas W. Hartman P.C., Attorneys at Law

Jul 31, 2026

After a wrong-way collision, injured people and families who have lost someone may be left trying to understand how it happened and whether anyone besides the wrong-way driver could be responsible. Drivers and passengers traveling in the proper direction may have little time to recognize the danger or respond. Even when the wrong-way driver appears to be the obvious cause, a serious Pennsylvania auto accident can raise broader questions about what caused the wrong-way travel...

Injured by a Recalled Product in Pennsylvania? Should You Return It?

Jul 17, 2026

You used a household appliance, power tool, children’s product, vehicle component, medical device, or another consumer product believing it was reasonably safe. After the product malfunctioned and caused an injury, you may have learned that it was recalled because of a fire risk, electrical problem, defective component, inadequate warning, or another safety concern. The manufacturer or retailer may now be offering a refund, replacement, repair, or disposal program. You may even have received instructions telling...

No Video, No Witnesses: Can You Still Bring a Slip and Fall Claim in Pennsylvania?

Jun 26, 2026

A slip and fall can happen in seconds, but the questions that follow can last much longer. Maybe you fell in a grocery store aisle, on a wet entryway floor, on a poorly maintained walkway, in a parking lot, at a restaurant, or inside a business near home. You were hurt. You were embarrassed. You may have tried to stand up quickly because people were watching, or because you did not want to make a...

The Insurance Adjuster Wants a Recorded Statement. What Should You Know After a Pennsylvania Accident?

Jun 12, 2026

Insurance companies often move quickly after an accident. You may still be dealing with pain, a damaged vehicle, missed work, medical appointments, and uncertainty about what comes next. Then an adjuster calls and asks for a recorded statement. The request may sound simple. It may even be described as a routine step in the claim. But a recorded statement is not just another phone call. After an accident in Pennsylvania, your early answers can create...

Hit by a Commercial Vehicle in Pittsburgh? Who Pays?

May 27, 2026

After a crash with a commercial truck or other business vehicle, questions can come up almost immediately. You know the other driver hit you, but you may not know whether their personal insurance applies, whether the company can be part of the claim, or who will be responsible for your medical bills, vehicle damage, missed work, and other losses. Maybe the vehicle had a company logo. Maybe it was a delivery van, work truck, service...

When Doing the Right Thing Comes at a Cost: A Small Business Left Waiting for Payment

May 22, 2026

This winter, while snowstorms swept through western Pennsylvania, patients and staff at Sharon Regional Health System continued to safely access the hospital, thanks in large part to the work of one local small business. Turkey Run Landscaping LLC, owned by Cody and Shannon Osborne, provided around-the-clock snow and ice removal services for the hospital and related facilities under a “zero tolerance” contract. The company continued showing up through every storm, even as payments allegedly stopped...

The Other Driver Was on the Phone. How Do You Prove Distracted Driving After a Crash?

May 13, 2026

A serious crash can leave you with more questions than answers. One moment, you are driving through Pittsburgh traffic, heading to work, picking up your child, or running an ordinary errand. The next, another driver runs a red light, drifts into your lane, rear-ends you, or turns directly in front of you. After the shock wears off, one question can be hard to ignore: Was the other driver on their phone? That question matters. If...

The Insurance Company Says Your Injuries Were Pre-Existing. Now What?

Apr 22, 2026

Can a Pre-Existing Condition Hurt Your Personal Injury Claim in Pittsburgh? After a serious accident, most people expect questions about medical treatment, insurance coverage, and who was at fault. What many do not expect is to be told that their pain may not be related to the crash at all. Yet that is a common issue in personal injury claims. An insurance adjuster may point to an old back injury, a prior shoulder problem, arthritis,...

Uninsured Driver Accident Pennsylvania: What Happens If the Other Driver Has Little or No Insurance?

Apr 10, 2026

A car crash is stressful enough when the facts are clear. It can become even more overwhelming when you learn the other driver has little insurance, or no insurance at all. At that point, many people in Pennsylvania start asking the same question: if the at-fault driver cannot fully pay for the harm they caused, are you stuck covering the losses on your own? In many cases, the answer is no, but your ability to...

What Happens if a Trucking Company Loses the Evidence After a Crash?

Mar 19, 2026

After a serious truck accident, most people are focused on survival, medical care, and figuring out how life is supposed to move forward. You may be dealing with surgeries, hospital bills, missed work, pain, calls from insurance adjusters, and a damaged vehicle. If your loved one was left injured in a collision with a commercial truck, your family may be carrying that stress together while trying to get answers. Then another problem appears. Critical evidence...