Compensation For Pedestrians Injured in Pennsylvania “Great attorney. Very easy to talk to and personable.” ★★★★★ By Pam “The best at what he does.” ★★★★★ By Isaac – For More Reviews The Rights of Pedestrians A pedestrian does not expect to be injured. It happens innocently enough: you’re crossing the…
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A Lien Regarding One’s Residence in PA
Encumbrance to Title Residential Improvement in PA Our Pittsburgh lawyers will handle mechanic’s lien claim and defenses throughout PA — for non-payment of new construction or renovations — but how do liens relate to home improvement? Silent on this topic was the Mechanic’s Lien Act of 1963 in Pennsylvania. The same…
Attorney Fees: Who is Responsible For Civil Litigation in PA?
Shouldn’t the Loser Pay The Winning Party’s Attorney Fees? It goes without saying that civil litigation can be expensive, so when is the loser responsible to pay the winner’s attorney fees in Pennsylvania? The “American Rule” rule — followed in both state and federal court in Pennsylvania — is, each…
Electric Scooter & E-Biker Injury Attorneys
Electric Scooter & E-Bike Injuries Our Pittsburgh lawyers bring claims for compensation for injuries on electric scooters (e-scooters or motorized scooter) and electric bikes (e-bikes)in Pennsylvania. “Best at What He Does” (Read More) ★★★★★ By Isaac, in Pittsburgh “Todd is a fantastic Lawyer…” “Human Touch” ★★★★★ By Ray: “It has been…
Door-to-Door Construction Sales to Bid For Work on One’s Home
Door-to-door Promotion Door-to-door contractor sales is starting. Spring — the peak time for home repairs — is nearly here! Contractors beware! There are two Pennsylvania statutes — the Home Improvement and Construction Law (HICPA) and Unfair Trade Practices and PA’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (discussed below) that…
Damages for Contract or Tort? Here’s the “Gist”
Gist of the Action Doctrine in Pennsylvania Every party filing a lawsuit for money wants to maximize the value of his claim, naturally. It’s tempting to throw various theories (of recovery) at the jury, to see which one “sticks.” Only, Pennsylvania has adopted something called the Gist of the Action Doctrine. …
The Senate’s Bill to Ban Work Restriction Clauses
Workforce Mobility Act of 2023 In the United States Senate, a bipartisan group of Senators have reintroduced a bill, titled the “Workforce Mobility Act of 2023.” This would ban the use of non-compete agreements nationwide as a matter of federal statute. This comes after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s proposed…
Selecting the RIGHT Motor Vehicle Insurance in PA
What’s the RIGHT Motor Vehicle Coverage in PA? Every insurance company wants to sell you insurance. It’s how they make their money. But what types of optional motor vehicle insurance should you purchase? To answer that question, you must balance the risks of litigation against the cost of insurance. The…
Defamation, Disparagement and Invasion of Privacy
“Your reputation is your most valuable asset. Protect it.” New Number: 412.342.0992 A false or misleading statement about another (or his business) can travel globally via blogs, web pages, Twitter, and Meta (Facebook). Plus, damage to your reputation can come from anywhere: a coffee shop, a beach: anywhere a cell…
The FTC’s Attempted Ban on Work Restriction
This Article had been written prior to the FTC’s attempted ban on non-compete clauses in employer-employee contracts. The courts have since struck down the ban, but click here for updates. Our Prior Article from April 2024 About the Attempted Ban: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has attempted to bans non-compete…
