The commercial trucking industry is subject to various regulations, such as driver hours-of-service limits, maintenance and inspection requirements, and training. Despite such proactive safety efforts, however, a recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is sobering. The preliminary NHTSA data indicates that fatalities from truck accidents in Pennsylvania and across the country are … Read More »
Pittsburgh Social Secuity Disability Benefits Application Process
Posted On: July 13, 2016 | Categorized as: Social Security DisabilityIs a physical or mental disability keeping you from working? You should know that you have options. The Social Security Administration pays benefits to those who are disabled and unable to work. These benefits are known as Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. There are specific rules you must follow, deadlines … Read More »
Urgent recall warnings may reduce injuries from defective product
Posted On: July 13, 2016 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityAlthough a driver may not have control over other drivers’ negligent actions, safety features like antilock brakes and driver and passenger airbags can provide another layer of protection. For that reason, any defect in those safety features should be replaced as soon as possible. For owners of a motor vehicle containing a part that is … Read More »
Old fashioned distraction is a significant cause of crashes
Posted On: July 11, 2016 | Categorized as: Car AccidentsA strong legal claim requires a thorough analysis of the facts under the applicable law. Yet persuasive advocacy requires more than just legal analysis. A jury in a personal injury trial is inundated with a potentially overwhelming amount of information: facts, witness accounts, evidentiary rulings and instructions from the court. The amount of information could … Read More »
Pennsylvania Car Accident Settlement Attorney
Posted On: July 8, 2016 | Categorized as: UncategorizedOne of the advantages that a Berger and Green lawyer can offer you is insight as to if and when settlement of your claim is desirable. The goal of settlement negotiations is ultimately to maximize the recovery to be received by you. This requires an ability to objectively and realistically assess what your case may … Read More »