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Feb 20, 2023

We love our elderly parents and grandparents, but often they need the kind of ongoing care and special nursing skills that we cannot provide for them in our homes. With the aging of the baby boomer generation, the nursing home population in the United States is growing at a rapid pace. Unfortunately, overcrowded and understaffed nursing home facilities have contributed to the existing problem of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes. Sadly, over 40%...

What Are the Most Common Workers’ Compensation Claims?

Feb 9, 2023

Though the total number of workers comp claims in Pennsylvania declined by over 16,000 in 2020 compared to 2019, the return to work after the pandemic has seen claim numbers on the rise once again. Accidents in the workplace tend to happen when you least expect them and can occur even to workers with many years on the job and extensive training. Workplace accidents may lead to significant or serious injuries that hamper your ability...

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Laws

Jan 31, 2023

If you are an employee in the State of Pennsylvania, you are protected by a system known as the workers’ compensation program. This program requires most employers to carry insurance to pay for lost wages, medical care and death benefits if a worker is injured or killed on the job. You do not have to prove negligence to qualify for this coverage. Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Comp Coverage? Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ compensation Act,...

What You Need to Know About Hit-and-Run Accidents

Jan 18, 2023

Drivers in Pennsylvania have a responsibility to stop immediately at the scene of a car accident, including property-damage only collisions. Failing to stop or fleeing the scene of a crash is a crime known as a hit-and-run. If you get involved in a hit-and-run accident in Pittsburgh, you may not know what to do or how to protect your rights. Here’s everything you need to know from our Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers. The Dangers of...

How to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents

Jan 18, 2023

Falls are a leading cause of injuries and deaths – responsible for eight million emergency room visits per year, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. Slip and falls specifically send around one million people to the hospital annually. Although slip and fall accidents are often caused by dangerous property defects, such as slippery or uneven surfaces, you may be able to protect yourself from this injury risk with a few simple tips. Spot Slip...

Most Common Premises Liability Claims

Jan 13, 2023

Entering someone else’s property, whether it is a private home or business, can be dangerous. If the owner of the property is negligent, or careless, in the maintenance or control of the premises, you could suffer a serious injury from a property hazard. Our experienced Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers have handled various types of premises liability accidents, some of which occur more frequently than others. You may be eligible for compensation through a premises liability...

CAN YOU FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST A DRIVER IF YOU WERE INJURED AS A PASSENGER IN A CAR ACCIDENT?

Sep 30, 2022

Most blogs focus on the losses and the damages suffered by the drivers. There is a wealth of information, guidance and advice extended to the drivers as the victim and as the responsible party. But, what about the passengers? The legal team as the firm of Dallas W. Hartman, PC, want the public to be aware of the rights of passengers should they have the unfortunate experience of suffering a loss or injury resulting from...

BIRTH INJURIES CAUSED BY MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Sep 30, 2022

The tragic aspects of birth injuries are that they occur and that most are preventable. The common cause is medical malpractice. It is the patients and the families who fall victim to the consequences of the errors of the care providers and the facilities. All family members endure the resulting birth injuries throughout their lifetime. The purpose of this blog is to set out the eligibility of a birth injury claim in Pennsylvania and to...

What Happens if You are Found to be Partially at Fault in a Car Accident?

Sep 29, 2022

The laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania have been enacted to provide that, even if found partially at fault, an injured party can seek the recovery of any damages resulting from the car accident. However, the amount of participation by the injured party and the negligent party will affect the amount allowed to be recovered by both. The purpose of this blog is to explain the effect of Pennsylvania’s comparative negligence laws on personal injury...

BEST PRACTICE FOR A SEAMLESS CAR ACCIDENT SETTLEMENT PROCESS

Aug 31, 2022

Unfortunately, motor collisions are an almost inevitable occurrence on our busy streets and highways. However, while they are almost universally referred to as accidents, collisions are most often the results of the carelessness or negligent actions of other drivers. Serious accidents often lead to a great deal of emotional distress, severe bodily injury, damage to the car and other properties, and significant financial strain. If you ever find yourself in such an unfortunate situation caused...