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,…
Pedestrian Fatalities on the Rise, But Why?
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…
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. …
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…
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…
Home Improvement and Commercial Contractor Disputes
It can be an exciting to construct or renovate a home or business, but unfortunately, these undertakings are complicated. Our Pittsburgh lawyers represent both property owners and contractors when disputes occur. We have experience and insight from both perspectives. Litigation is common for disputes between the property owner and contractor…
Personal Injury Recoveries: Medical Liens Explained
Serious Injuries Mean (Seriously High) Medical Bills Maybe your have a personal injury case and heard the phrase “medical lien.” You’re wondering whether it gobble up my settlement. In claims for physical injury, a health insurance company — or the government — may have paid for some or all of…
Update – Reference to Insurance Elections at Trial
If your limited tort case doesn’t settle, you may go to trial. There, the lawyers are generally not permitted to mention insurance in front of the jury. Rather, the judge will instruct the jury to decide whether it believes the evidence supports a finding that the Plaintiff suffered a substantial…
Incorporate Your Business
Do you own a business, or, are you thinking of starting one? If so, great! We can help with business incorporation to avoid pitfalls. You probably know that doing business comes with risk and tax consequences. The good news is, our lawyers get you incorporated and guide…
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
When people think of “insurance,” they often think home or auto coverage, not knowing what coverage exists for claims (for you to get money) or for your defense to a claim against you.With representation, you can often overcome an insurance carrier’s denial of coverage, and possibly even sue your insurance…
