January 24, 2022

A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that the first half of 2021 experienced one of the largest increases in traffic fatalities in the history of the Fatality Analysis Reporting System.  New Data Shows One of the Largest Ever Increases in Traffic Fatalities The report found that, according to FARS data, an estimated 20,160 people were…

January 24, 2022

The past few years have seen a growth in the popularity of food delivery mobile apps, such as DoorDash, Grubhub, and UberEats. However, this means that more cars are driving for these services on the roads of Pennsylvania. This also means an increased risk of these vehicles getting into accidents. If you are involved in a crash with a food…

December 23, 2021

While the Christmas season can be exciting with all the decorations, there are also risks of accidents and injuries that come with those decorations. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind this holiday season to protect yourself, your family, and your home.  Unplug Decorations and Put Out Open Flames Before going to bed, you should unplug the Christmas…

December 20, 2021

The holiday season means many more people out on the road. In particular, commercial districts in every town are clogged with holiday shoppers gathering supplies for holiday parties and dinners or looking to buy the perfect gifts for their loved ones. Unfortunately, holiday shoppers may be more focused on their errands than on safely driving their vehicles. This puts other…

November 10, 2021

In an effort to slow traffic in Squirrel Hill, the city of Pittsburgh plans to install a raised crosswalk as part of the city’s Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program. Like a speed hump, the goal of the raised crosswalk is to slow traffic and lower the risk of pedestrian accidents in high-traffic areas.  When Will it be Installed?  Installation of the…

November 8, 2021

With millions of people living in nursing homes across the country, nursing home abuse and neglect represent a real concern for families who have loved ones in nursing homes and long-term adult care facilities. Victims of nursing home abuse or neglect often are unable to report the harm that they have suffered, either because their abusers restrict access to victims,…

November 5, 2021

Under Pennsylvania law, non-state employees are entitled to an hourly minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. In addition, non-exempt employees are also entitled to overtime pay equal to one and a half times their regular rate of pay for any hours over 40 hours that are worked in any seven-day workweek. Tips received by an employee may be credited against…

October 18, 2021

While Halloween is a great opportunity for friends and family to enjoy trick-or-treating and parties, the holiday is also one of the most dangerous days of the year for pedestrians and others who choose to go out in the evening and night. Halloween sees some of the highest rates of pedestrian fatalities, especially among children. This is due in large…

October 12, 2021

While many homeowners enjoy decorating their houses and welcoming trick-or-treaters to the front door for candy, they may not think about the risks of a trick-or-treater or visitor being injured on the homeowner’s property. When a trick-or-treater is injured in an accident while walking on someone else’s property, is that homeowner liable for the trick-or-treater’s injuries? Premises Liability for Trick-or-Treater…

September 15, 2021

While it has been illegal for years for drivers in Pennsylvania to use a cell phone while driving, a Pennsylvania state legislator has announced plans to introduce a bill that would make it illegal for pedestrians to be actively using their phones while crossing outside of a crosswalk. State Legislator Plans to Introduce Bill Outlawing “Distracted Walking” State Representative Karen…