On Tuesday September 22, 2014, a Port Authority bus went over a hillside while traveling on Interstate 279. Officials from the Port Authority, said the accident was a result of reckless driving; however, the driver’s attorney believes otherwise. The accident happened around 2 p.m. According to witnesses and video footage, the buses were driving fast … Read More »
Practice Safe Driving on Halloween
Posted On: October 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryHalloween can be one of the most frantic nights for driving. With more young children on the road than any other day, it is important for drivers to be cautious, patient and alert. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Halloween ranks second for the most pedestrian fatalities in the year. A research … Read More »
Premises liability basics
Posted On: October 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Premises LiabilityMany people in the state of Pennsylvania keep their property up because it is important to them to have a nice looking, well taken care of home or business. The benefits of maintaining property can extend beyond looks however as it could prevent a visitor from being injured. When someone is hurt on the property … Read More »
Recent assaults near Pitt reminder of reasonable security need
Posted On: October 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Premises LiabilityLate this past month there was an unusual spike in reported robberies and assaults in the Oakland area. With five separate reported robberies, some of which involved physical assault, students at the University of Pittsburgh were warned to take care. A spokesman for the university noted that the frequency of the assaults were “unusual.” One … Read More »
Young Girl Suffers from Chemical Burns after Using Temporary Halloween Tattoos
Posted On: October 1, 2014 | Categorized as: Personal InjuryA seven-year-old girl went to a Halloween party at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World earlier this month. Her costume of choice was a peacock and she accessorized with “Fright Night” eye shadow tattoos. Two days after the use of the tattoos, she ended up in the emergency room because the skin around her … Read More »