Is It All the Fault of the Pit Bull?
According to various studies, pit bulls are responsible for a disproportionate number of dog bite deaths in the United States. For example, the Clifton study found that pitbulls, rottweilers, and their mixes caused 65 percent of dog bite deaths in the United States during a 24-year period. Why is the Dog Aggressive? However, as frightened […]
Talc Ovarian Cancer Risk: Johnson & Johnson Powders Linked to Cancer
Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder and Shower to Shower Powder contain talc, which has been proven to cause cancer, especially in women. It’s important that women who used these products understand the possible talc ovarian cancer risk. If you have received an ovarian cancer diagnosis after regularly using baby powder, contact an experienced lawyer right […]
Obtaining Damages After a Pennsylvania Slip and Fall Accident Without Filing a Lawsuit
Sometimes a fall injury causes serious injuries. A fall down poorly constructed stairs, a slip or trip and fall on something left on the floor, poorly lit walkways, holes in the ground, and furniture or deck collapses can all result in severe injuries. Victims commonly sustain broken bones, spinal cord injuries, head injuries and other […]
Uber Expanding Operations for Rideshares in Pennsylvania
A recent Pennsylvania court ruling means that an Uber subsidiary can operate its services in the state. The unanimous ruling upheld a Public Utility Commission decision made last year. It gave Raiser-PA LLC temporary authorization to operate statewide as an experimental common carrier.
Does the Uber Driver’s App Facilitate Distracted Driving
When a billion-dollar transportation company is largely centered around both driving and the use of cell phones, we have to wonder: how could Uber drivers not get distracted on the road? Is distracted Uber driving a problem? Uber drivers receive trip requests from riders when they go “online,” which in Uber lingo means they are […]
The Truth About Wrongful Death Settlements
The death of a loved one is even more traumatic when the death happens in an accident that was caused by someone else. The time following the loss of a loved one in a wrongful death accident can be confusing and overwhelming. You are suddenly left with funeral arrangements to handle, bills to pay without […]
A Primer on Mediation
Your personal injury case has caused nothing but physical pain, financial hardship, and stress. You just want the whole mess to be over with. You also want to settle your case as quickly as possible for a fair recovery. Jon Ostroff is a Certified Mediator. Over the past two decades, he has honed the negotiation […]
