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Proving Causation in a Pittsburgh Personal Injury Case

Jan 17, 2022

In Pennsylvania, if someone else gives you an injury by being negligent, that person or party may be financially responsible (liable) for your related expenses. Negligence is a common doctrine used in personal injury law. It means that someone has failed to use proper care. Negligence consists of four central elements: duty of care, breach of duty, causation and damages. The third element, causation, is often the most difficult to prove. What Is Causation In...

Pennsylvania Red Light Laws

Dec 31, 2021

Traffic control signals are imperative for organizing the flow of traffic and preventing collisions. Running a red light can lead to a catastrophic intersection accident, such as a T-bone collision. In Pennsylvania, the law is clear in requiring motorists to come to complete stops at red traffic lights. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh attorneys specializing in injury cases have seen not all drivers understand or obey the law – resulting in devastating car accidents. Who Has to Stop...

What Is the Most Common Cause of Spinal Cord Accidents?

Nov 18, 2021

Spinal cord injuries are some of the worst injuries associated with accidents. A spinal cord injury can permanently affect a victim, causing complications such as paralysis. The spinal cord can sustain devastating damage in many different types of accidents. Most injuries to the spine are preventable and connected to negligence, however. The most common cause of spinal cord injuries is motor vehicle accidents. If you believe you or a loved one has a spinal cord...

How Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Calculated in Pennsylvania?

Oct 29, 2021

According to Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation law, you are entitled to certain financial benefits after suffering an injury on the job. This includes financial compensation for the majority of your average salary and any necessary medical costs. Unfortunately, insurance companies do not always handle workers’ comp claims fairly. It is important to understand how much your case is worth. This can allow you to make sure that an insurer is calculating your payout correctly and not...

Can You Terminate an Employee While on Workers’ Comp?

Oct 12, 2021

Workers’ compensation is a system put in place to protect employees from having to pay out-of-pocket for accidents and injuries that occur on the job. If an injury takes an employee out of work temporarily, job security after recovery can provide better peace of mind to the injured worker. In Pennsylvania, an employer has the right to fire an employee who is on workers’ comp. However, certain things must be true for the termination to...

What to Do if You Are Involved in a Hit-and-Run Accident

Sep 29, 2021

A hit-and-run accident is when the at-fault driver leaves or flees the scene of a car accident without stopping. A hit-and-run is a serious crime in Pennsylvania that, unfortunately, many drivers commit each year. If you are involved in a hit-and-run accident in New Castle, take the following steps to protect yourself as a victim. You may still be able to recover financial compensation even if the responsible driver doesn’t stop at the scene of...

Bus accident on I-81 may have been caused by a medical emergency

Sep 25, 2021

At least 30 people were injured in bus accident on Saturday, September 18, 2021 when a bus driver lost control, veered off the highway and ran onto the right shoulder. The bus then went through the exit ramp at Route 25, went across Route 25 and hit the center guard rail. It then hit an embankment and traveled another 50 yards into a wooded area. The crashed occurred around 2:36 pm in Foster Township, Schuylkill,...

7 Tips to Avoid Car Accidents

Sep 16, 2021

Every year, car accidents injure and kill thousands of victims in Pennsylvania. For most drivers in Pennsylvania, getting into a car accident is a matter of when not if. While you cannot control the actions and behaviors of other drivers, you can make your own driving as safe as possible to decrease your risk of a wreck. Use these seven tips to avoid getting into a car accident. Inspect Your Car Before you head out,...

Dallas and Alexis Hartman Sponsor Gala Celebrating Arise

Sep 9, 2021

On Tuesday night, the Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County celebrated its past 40 years of caring and announced an exciting transition into the future with a wonderful gala event, sponsored by Dallas and A lexis Hartman. The event consisted of hor d’oeuvres, dinner, and an awards ceremony honoring the individuals and groups who have donated their time, talents, and money to helping those in our community that suffer from domestic violence and abuse in Lawrence...

Pennsylvania bus driver shortage sparks safety concerns

Sep 5, 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic has affected every job, but it has also brought to light the growing need for bus drivers. Not just any bus drivers, but probably trained bus drivers. Over the last few years, the number of bus drivers across Pennsylvania has been trending downward. The hours and pay do not match the extensive process it takes to become a bus driver. According to the Pennsylvania School Bus Association, the process takes about...