November 12, 2018

Joe Goodrich, WWII U.S. Army Air Force veteran The team at Goodrich and Geist is set to honor the country’s veterans this year with a special fee for all new clients who have served the United States. Goodrich and Geist recognize the sacrifices men and women who served made when they joined the armed forces to protect the freedoms of…

October 23, 2018

Car accidents are shocking, stressful, and even traumatic. Immediately following a car crash, your body may respond by pumping you full of important, life-saving chemicals like adrenaline. While these chemicals are crucial for human survival, they can be detrimental in identifying injuries because they often mask pain. What Are the Most Common Delayed Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents in Pittsburgh,…

October 9, 2018

Pennsylvania’s Department of Agriculture enacted provisions regarding dangerous dogs in May of 1991, and these codes cover a multitude of topics concerning dogs including their housing, licensing, breeding and defining what the state considers a ‘dangerous’ dog. These codes delineate the responsibilities of a dog owner, and they include provisions to help governmental agencies enforce these laws. Pennsylvania’s Dangerous Dog…

September 27, 2018

Every year, thousands of workers in Pennsylvania suffer from a work-related injury. Sometimes, these injuries are severe and life changing. The public often wrongly assumes that the majority of these injuries stem from unsafe working conditions, but this isn’t always the case. The truth may surprise you. What Causes the Most Common Workplace Injuries in PA? According to statistics, the…

September 19, 2018

A new statistic has been released that shows every nine minutes a person in a hospital across the United States dies due to a delayed or an incorrect medical diagnosis. Diagnosing an injury or illness is very difficult, even with today’s technology, research, training and education of the medical professionals handling your situation. If you believe that your doctor has…

July 25, 2018

Joshua P. Geist of Goodrich & Geist, P.C. has been elected president of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice as the organization celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018. Goodrich & Geist, P.C. is proud to announce that partner Joshua P. Geist has been elected president of the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (formerly the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association). The mission of the…

June 14, 2018

We all know that Pittsburgh roads can be confusing, but with that confusion comes a real threat of danger. With all the twist, turns and tunnels there are bound to be more accidents than other cities. The saying goes that, “Accidents just happen.” And while there does exist a reason behind each and every accident, the truth to that sentiment…

April 26, 2018

According to officials, eight people were injured when a motor vehicle crashed into a hair salon. The incident took place a little after 7 p.m., and it was a 58-year old man behind the wheel. The vehicle went through the salon storefront and only stopped when it hit the back wall. The driver of the vehicle and seven other people…

March 28, 2018

Any medical assistance in an emergency situation is usually welcomed. As far as liability is concerned, there is generally a high bar set for legal action against first responders in an emergency context. However, that high bar to legal action does not completely absolve first responders from all responsibility in Pennsylvania. In the law’s eyes, a medical malpractice injury that…

March 19, 2018

It’s completely devastating to lose a loved one unexpectedly. When you lose a loved one due to the negligence of another person or party, you have the right to seek compensation for your loss from the negligent party. These lawsuits are called wrongful death claims, and they seek to financially restore any losses you’ve incurred as the result of the…