Our Pittsburgh lawyers often have bad news for the injured motorist who had elected “limited tort” to save a little money on the cost of car insurance. “Limited” tort does just that. It limits your ability to sue for the consequences of an accident caused by another. You see,…
Mediation in Pittsburgh PA – Is it Mandatory?
Mediation in Federal and State Court Our Pittsburgh civil litigation lawyers have marveled at the federal court system’s use of mediation to help avoid protracted litigation. In fact, in the Western District of PA, the federal rules require litigants to participate in mediation (or another form of alternative dispute resolution)…
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…
Pedestrian Injury | Pittsburgh Lawyers & Attorney Fee only 1/3!
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…
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…
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…
