December 1, 2020

The holiday season is once again upon us. As Black Friday prices go down, the number of shoppers will surely go up. Just as you would expect, an increase in mall traffic in Pittsburgh and the surrounding towns also means an increase in mall-related accidents, especially slips and falls. Read more: Is It Possible to Sue a Business Because of…

July 1, 2020

When you choose to rent a home or apartment, you expect it to be safe. You expect that your landlord will maintain your house in a way that is safe and free of any risk. When they don’t, you and your family may be at risk. If you slip and fall, you may be left with expensive and time-consuming injuries.…

October 28, 2019

Injuries Resulting From Parking Lot Accidents When a person suffers an injury while traversing a parking lot, they may have a legal claim to compensation for their injury. Accidents and incidents that result in parking lot injuries may include: Slip, trip & fall accidentsShopping mall slip & fallAuto accidentsCar accidentsAssaultsTheftRobbery These incidents can leave victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma,…

June 18, 2019

Slip, trip and fall accidents happen all too often. Why? Because property owners or managers fail to check for hazards that can lead to slip and fall accidents. Or, equipment fails and it is never repaired or replaced, resulting in this kind of accident. Either way, if you are injured in a slip and fall accident, it’s important to take…

April 29, 2019

Slip and Fall Accidents and Back Injuries Slip and fall accidents can cause a variety of injuries including severe and lasting back pain. Slip and falls are more likely to cause back-related injuries in individuals who are older or suffer from preexisting conditions, but anyone could potentially develop a back problem from a slip and fall. Below we will discuss…

November 22, 2017

Everyone on social media has snickered at video compilations of epic fails and icy slips and falls, but you may be surprised how often a serious injury arises from slipping on ice. The most dangerous thing an individual can do is underestimate the seriousness of slippery roads or walkways. Do not be overconfident in your ability to navigate through snow…

April 25, 2017

“Slipping and falling is not a big problem for adults.” If you agreed with this statement, it might surprise you to know that it is not true. Sure, everyone has slipped, fallen and skinned a knee or two as a child, but an alarming number of adults have experienced slip-and-fall accidents as well, often leading to serious injury or death.…

March 16, 2017

Two years ago, a woman was visiting a resident in a Pennsylvania nursing home when she suffered a slip-and-fall accident on the premises. In February of this year, she filed a liability lawsuit for numerous injuries she reportedly suffered in the fall. The slip-and-fall accident occurred on the premises of the Wallingford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Reports indicate that the…

February 24, 2017

If you are like most Pittsburgh residents, you probably feel confident in your ability to avoid slip-and-fall accidents. Unfortunately, overconfidence and complacency may work to increase your odds of suffering a fall. After all, most of these accidents strike out of nowhere when the victim is feeling relatively safe. You probably already know that many slip-and-fall accidents occur outside in…

December 20, 2016

With snow starting to fall more frequently and temperatures staying below freezing most days, icy conditions increase the risk of a slip or fall injury. The most common places for slips or falls to occur during winter are much the same as during the rest of the year, with parking lots and sidewalks outside businesses becoming even more hazardous. If…