Deadly Pedestrian Injury Despite New Technology The risk of death to a pedestrian via motor vehicle accident is not new. We’ve had gas powered cars in the US since 1893! Since then, technology has advanced dramatically in ways that help drivers steer clear of pedestrians (pun intended). For example: There…
We Have You Covered: Western PA Attorneys
Time Period to Bring Suit Governed by Insurance Restriction
The Statute of Limitations and Limited Tort As any Pittsburgh lawyer will tell you, the statute of limitations in Pennsylvania to sue for injuries in a motor vehicle accident is two years from the accident, but it’s different in a limited tort case. Pennsylvania has something called the…
Confidential Info Protection: Waiver By Sharing with the Gov’t?
Effect of Sharing Trade Secrets with the Government Our Pittsburgh lawyers have blogged extensively about how an employer’s “secret” information will fall short of “trade secret” classification, unless the employer can show it had taken steps to develop and protect the “secret.” In other words, yours is no longer the…
The Booker Case: Breach of a (Missing & Written) Contract
Attaching a Contract to a Lawsuit As any lawyer will tell you, if there’s a written contract that a party seeks to enforce, the plaintiff suing to collect money for non-payment of the contract must attach the contract to the Complaint (lawsuit). In fact, Pennsylvania law requires the existence of…
How did I elect a restriction to sue?
Did You Really Elect “Limited Tort” Prior to Your Accident? You’ve been in a car accident and you’re learning that your “limited tort” election now prevents you from suing for pain and suffering (a/k/a non-economic losses) for your injuries, potentially. Click here to learn the value of pain and suffering. …
PA Litigation: Co-Sign or Co-Buying Cases
Defending Collection Lawsuits for Non-Payment of Debt as Co-Signor or Co-Buyer Our Pittsburgh lawyers defend those sued in Court for a co-sign (of a loan or credit card) or co-buying situation (car, truck, or other vehicle). In truth, the person who decides to co-sign for a debt — or the…
Status of FTC Ban on Employment Restriction
August 20, 2024 UPDATE: As we’ve reported, the Federal Trade Commission has banned enforcement of noncompete agreements in employer-employee contracts. However, the United States Chamber of Commerce and Ryan LLC (a tax advising group) sued the FTC, challenging its authority to ban noncompetes, as only Congress has such power. Click…
Why Do Many Counselors at Law Decline Restriction Cases?
Many Lawyers — Not Us! — Say “NO” to All Limited Tort Cases Our Pittsburgh attorneys love taking on limited tort cases. That said, prospective clients often tell us: “I called other auto injury lawyers and they said they don’t handle limited tort.” This raises the question: if a lawyer…
Contractor Subcontractor Payment Act in PA
Collection of Payment for Construction or Renovation Construction contractors and subcontractors often struggle to get paid for their work on a real property. Collection Methods that Come Up Short Many attempt collection via a mechanic’s lien action — against the property. However, a mechanic’s lien fails to create a “judgement”…
A Claim for an “Account Stated” in Pennsylvania
What is a Claim for Account Stated? Our Pittsburgh lawyers often come across claims for “account stated” filed along side a count for for breach of contract. This happens when the debt collector claims numerous items that are payable (allegedly), such as interest, late payments, and other charges, but it’s…
