Why is privilege so important in civil cases? First, let’s consider what can happen to you without a privilege applying. Danger of Sharing Information With Anyone When you become involved in a civil lawsuit — or any potential claim — emotions often run high. It’s natural to…
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The Need For Expert Evidence. Case Destroyer?
The Challenge of Expert Evidence The need for expert evidence can present an insurmountable obstacle to recovering money for a civil claim for damages in Pennsylvania. In every such claim, you need to show that the defendant’s conduct caused the harm you suffered. In most cases, courts require proof of…
Franchisor Responsibility For Franchisee’s Driver’s Negligence
Domino’s Liable for Franchisee Driver’s Crash Let’s say you’re involved in a car accident, and you expect the other driver at fault to pay. But the driver lacks adequate insurance. What additional parties can be responsible to pay for negligence? Worse, you only have two years to file suit for…
Getting (or Opposing) a Preliminary or Special Injunction
What is a Preliminary or Special Injunction? A preliminary injunction is defined as temporary relief granted by the courts to maintain the current situation prior to a full trial. Typically, this involves requesting a court to prohibit an opposing party from taking specific actions or continuing with their current course…
Using AI (Artificial Intelligence) For Litigation. Smart?!
The Use of AI for Legal Work Product Artificial intelligence (AI) helps us gather, simplify, and understand information about complex subjects, such as the laws and legal system. For example, some rely on Google AI search results to provide excellent summaries of the law, mainly for educational purposes. Others rely…
Surprise! A “Board” Will Decide Your Court Case
Understanding the Board of Claims If you think you can sue the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania — or one of its agencies or universities — in court, for breach of contract, think again. It doesn’t matter if you’re a building contractor, constructing a new building for a state university. Or you’re…
Duty to Preserve Evidence | Spoliation in PA
Preservation of Evidence | Spoliation in PA Pennsylvania law imposes a duty on all parties to a civil dispute to preserve evidence within their care, custody, or control. Otherwise, the party who improperly disposes of evidence (“spoliation”) can face severe penalties, which can include: monetary sanctions, a requirement to pay…
Served with a Subpoena in PA, Now What?!
Have you been served with a subpoena in Pennsylvania and are wondering how to respond? We handle nearly every kind of litigation matters in Western PA. Call or email our Pittsburgh lawyers for a consultation any time about responding to a subpoena in state or federal court: Contact Us Today! …
Pittsburgh Limited Tort Lawyer | PA Attorney
Pittsburgh Lawyers For Limited Tort Cases Our talented Pittsburgh lawyers fight to overcome the limited tort election in Pennsylvania. Our attorneys look for exceptions to limited tort. For example, we evaluate whether the crash and injury caused a serious impairment to a bodily function, to give you full tort status….
Should You Sign a Release in PA? Let’s What it Means.
What is a “Release”? A release is language in a written document (often a settlement agreement) that makes you give up your right to sue, in exchange for receiving something in return — typically money — from the party paying you. In other words, if you want to…
