March 19, 2015

Tips to prevent car accidents during daytrips With the weather getting nicer each day, many Western Pennsylvanians will likely be making impromptu road trips to find spring catching up with the rest of the region. It’s important to remember that before you head out for a daytrip, you should have your car given a good once-over to make sure all…

March 17, 2015

Car accidents, potholes, and other road defects The winter season left us with its share of defective roadways and potholes, but this spring seems to be much worse than recent years. Sure, there’s nothing worse than driving peacefully along the road, only to be jolted by a giant hole big enough to cause alignment damage and perhaps even worse. But…

March 13, 2015

Car accidents and St. Patrick’s Day festivities For many in the Pittsburgh area, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the best holidays of the year. Revelers of all descents gear up for parties and parades planned for the holiday. On this day all truly believe that they are Irish for the day. However, some people in the area tend to…

March 13, 2015

Woman claims she slipped on black ice on dangerous property When a person slips and falls on ice in Pennsylvania, the incident can deal a blow to the person not only physically but also financially. One woman in an out-of-state case is currently suing a plowing company after she said she slipped and fell on dangerous property. The incident reportedly…

March 11, 2015

Burn victim to sue Sheetz for negligence A student from St. Vincent College filed a lawsuit against Sheetz this past Monday after she says that she was very badly burned by hot cappuccino two years ago and that Sheetz is at least partially to blame. Many who take to commenting on social media and news outlets liken this story to…

March 9, 2015

Bus and car accidents When most people get into their vehicles, whether as a driver or passenger, they immediately reach for the seat belt and ensure the device is fastened prior to the vehicle is in motion. For the 700 million plus people who use commercial buses like PAT in the United States each year, buckling a seatbelt is not…

March 6, 2015

Man allegedly slips and falls on video store’s dangerous property When a Pennsylvania business owner fails to properly maintain his or her property during winter, a customer can easily slip and fall, suffering serious injuries. Common injuries stemming from falling on dangerous property include neck, spine, back and head injuries. One person in another state recently sued a video store…

March 4, 2015

Commercial bus and truck accidents Late last year, a horrific multiple-vehicle accident occurred along a Pennsylvanian highway east of Pittsburgh when a commercial tractor-trailer barreled into the rear of a car that was stopped due to other truck accidents. The initial crash sent off a chain reaction that included eight cars and trucks, resulting in three deaths and eight injuries.…

March 2, 2015

Car accidents caused by texting and driving Many car accidents happen because of negligence. That’s a simple fact. Driving drunk is a clear case of negligence. It’s widely understood that drinking and driving is dangerous for both the driver who imbibes and others with whom he or she shares the road. What many people do not know is that texting…

February 26, 2015

Woman claims she fell due to gas station’s dangerous property A sudden fall in Pennsylvania can dramatically impact a person’s life, leading to injuries that can require a large amount of time and money to address. One person in another state recently fell on what she calls dangerous property at a gas station. The woman is now suing the local…