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Innocent bystander shot by Pittsburgh police pursuing suspect

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Personal Injury

There has been fierce debate the past couple months over gun control and the best way to stop armed criminals from harming innocent people. Amid all of the conversations about arming teachers and adding police or security guards to schools, questions have been raised about the risk of hitting those same innocent people with friendly crossfire. It seems that in any situation where bullets are flying back and forth, the potential...

Lawsuit over tractor pull accident continues with change of venue

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Serious Injuries

When it comes to personal injury litigation, some cases are more standard than others. Car accidents are fairly common, of course, in which case it becomes a matter of determining which driver was at fault and to what extent he or she should compensate the victim or victims in the crash. But some accidents are more unusual and may require more time, resources and perhaps a change of venue. These cases are still important to pursue, especially...

Pittsburgh VA hospital suspected in Legionnaires’ disease deaths

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Premises Liability

It used to be that when people checked into a hospital, the assumption was that they would be treated, get better and then leave. But in recent years the public has become more aware of the infections that can take hold of patients, making them sicker than when they arrived. In some cases those infections can lead to death.

The Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Hospital in Oakland, Pennsylvania, has recently come under fire for conditions that...

Should Penalties for Texting and Driving Accidents Be as Severe as Drunk Driving?

Posted on: February 1, 2013. Category: Motor Vehicle Accidents

The dangers of texting while driving are well-established. A recent Pew Research Center study determined that nearly ¾ of Americans text regularly, and young adults are among the most frequent texters.

While the volume of young adult's texting while driving isn't a great surprise, recent reports on the numbers of self-admitted...

Avoiding a Lawsuit Can Be As Easy as Clearing Your Driveway

Posted on: January 1, 2013. Category: Premises Liability

In the winter, snowy sidewalks are a fact of life. Keeping your own driveway and sidewalk clean are important to minimizing your liability for a slip and fall accident. Many communities, including the City of Pittsburgh, have ordinances that require the removal of snow from sidewalks within 24 hours or "a timely manner." If someone slips...

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