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What to Do After a Construction Site Accident

Mar 21, 2023

Construction work is highly dangerous by nature. Inherent risks such as heavy machinery and equipment, power tools, and working from heights can lead to life-threatening construction site accidents. If you get involved in a construction site accident as a worker, it is necessary to take certain steps to protect your rights while you file a claim. After suffering a serious injury, working with an experienced construction accident attorney in Pittsburgh is important to get started...

How to Protect Yourself From Drunk Drivers on the Road

Mar 9, 2023

Drunk driving is a significant problem in Pennsylvania and around the country. Data from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation states that in 2021, 311 people lost their lives in alcohol-related crashes. You may be able to protect yourself from drunk drivers by learning how to recognize driver impairment and knowing what to do if you encounter an intoxicated driver on the road. Avoid Driving at High-Risk Dates and Times Knowing a few facts about drunk...

What To Do After a Dog Attack

Feb 28, 2023

We love our dogs and consider them family, yet it’s important to remember that as much as they might feel like man’s best friends, dogs are not humans — they are animals, and animals have unpredictable behaviors. Sometimes our insight into their actions and motives is unclear. Whether it’s a familiar dog who suddenly acts out in an unexpected way or a stranger’s dog who roams loose and attacks, it’s important to know what to...

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Feb 20, 2023

We love our elderly parents and grandparents, but often they need the kind of ongoing care and special nursing skills that we cannot provide for them in our homes. With the aging of the baby boomer generation, the nursing home population in the United States is growing at a rapid pace. Unfortunately, overcrowded and understaffed nursing home facilities have contributed to the existing problem of elder abuse and neglect in nursing homes. Sadly, over 40%...

What Are the Most Common Workers’ Compensation Claims?

Feb 9, 2023

Though the total number of workers comp claims in Pennsylvania declined by over 16,000 in 2020 compared to 2019, the return to work after the pandemic has seen claim numbers on the rise once again. Accidents in the workplace tend to happen when you least expect them and can occur even to workers with many years on the job and extensive training. Workplace accidents may lead to significant or serious injuries that hamper your ability...

Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Laws

Jan 31, 2023

If you are an employee in the State of Pennsylvania, you are protected by a system known as the workers’ compensation program. This program requires most employers to carry insurance to pay for lost wages, medical care and death benefits if a worker is injured or killed on the job. You do not have to prove negligence to qualify for this coverage. Who Is Eligible for Workers’ Comp Coverage? Under the Pennsylvania Workers’ compensation Act,...

What You Need to Know About Hit-and-Run Accidents

Jan 18, 2023

Drivers in Pennsylvania have a responsibility to stop immediately at the scene of a car accident, including property-damage only collisions. Failing to stop or fleeing the scene of a crash is a crime known as a hit-and-run. If you get involved in a hit-and-run accident in Pittsburgh, you may not know what to do or how to protect your rights. Here’s everything you need to know from our Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers. The Dangers of...

How to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents

Jan 18, 2023

Falls are a leading cause of injuries and deaths – responsible for eight million emergency room visits per year, according to the National Floor Safety Institute. Slip and falls specifically send around one million people to the hospital annually. Although slip and fall accidents are often caused by dangerous property defects, such as slippery or uneven surfaces, you may be able to protect yourself from this injury risk with a few simple tips. Spot Slip...

Most Common Premises Liability Claims

Jan 13, 2023

Entering someone else’s property, whether it is a private home or business, can be dangerous. If the owner of the property is negligent, or careless, in the maintenance or control of the premises, you could suffer a serious injury from a property hazard. Our experienced Pittsburgh personal injury lawyers have handled various types of premises liability accidents, some of which occur more frequently than others. You may be eligible for compensation through a premises liability...

CAN YOU FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST A DRIVER IF YOU WERE INJURED AS A PASSENGER IN A CAR ACCIDENT?

Sep 30, 2022

Most blogs focus on the losses and the damages suffered by the drivers. There is a wealth of information, guidance and advice extended to the drivers as the victim and as the responsible party. But, what about the passengers? The legal team as the firm of Dallas W. Hartman, PC, want the public to be aware of the rights of passengers should they have the unfortunate experience of suffering a loss or injury resulting from...