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The Way Minds Work
ClockFebruary 11th, 2020 By

The Way Minds Work

 I was reading an article about a woman who had inner monologues with herself and then found out that other people don’t. Now she thinks there’s something wrong with her. I had to laugh because I have had inner monologues with myself all of my life. I work out problems...

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U.S. Drinking Water is Highly Contaminated with Toxic Chemicals
ClockFebruary 10th, 2020 By

U.S. Drinking Water is Highly Contaminated with Toxic Chemicals

 I’ve blogged before about the widespread contamination of our food with “forever chemicals” due to leaching of these chemicals from food packaging containers. And now a recent study by the Environmental Working Group reveals that high levels of these toxic, PFAS chemicals are present in tap water supplies serving dozens...

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Volunteering at the Ohio Valley Media Day Blood Drive
ClockFebruary 7th, 2020 By

Volunteering at the Ohio Valley Media Day Blood Drive

 Last week, the American Red Cross held its 34th annual Ohio Valley Media Day Blood Drive at the Wheeling Island Hotel, Casino & Racetrack in the memory of Jim Bordas- my boss, my mentor, and my friend.   Some of the Bordas & Bordas family volunteered at the blood drive.  Our...

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Hidden Causes of Truck Wrecks
ClockFebruary 6th, 2020 By

Hidden Causes of Truck Wrecks

 In today’s booming economy, more and more large commercial trucks are hitting the roads each year, creating an influx of catastrophic crashes involving large commercial trucks and passenger vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, fatalities involving large commercial trucks have increased 9 percent from 2016 to 2017. Furthermore,...

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Bucket List
ClockFebruary 5th, 2020 By

Bucket List

 Do you have a bucket list?  I have one, and mine mostly consists of places I would like to go to since I love to travel.  If you’re not quite sure what a bucket list is, it’s simply a list of things you would like to accomplish before you “kick...

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Thyroid Cancers in North Carolina
ClockFebruary 4th, 2020 By

Thyroid Cancers in North Carolina

 In 2018, as part of an analysis of the state's cancer registry data, the Iredell, North Carolina County Health Department confirmed that two ZIP codes in the Mooresville, North Carolina area had 110 observed cases of papillary thyroid cancer from 2012 to 2016 — more than double the number expected....

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PA Superior Court differentiates inconsistent verdicts from verdicts not supported by the weight of the evidence.
ClockFebruary 3rd, 2020 By

PA Superior Court differentiates inconsistent verdicts from verdicts not supported by the weight of the evidence.

 In the case of Avery v. Cercone and Spadafora, Brandon Cercone authorized Harry Spadafora to operate his pick-up truck. Mr. Spadafora allowed Mr. Cercone’s truck to strike the back of Andrea Avery’s car. Mr. Spadafora admitted fault to the incident. Ms. Avery sued Mr. Spadafora for negligence; and Mr. Cercone...

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Cozy Winter Recipe
ClockJanuary 31st, 2020 By

Cozy Winter Recipe

   I don’t know about everyone else, but as soon as Winter kicks into high gear and the temperatures are freezing, I look forward to anything warm and cozy.  Sometimes this might mean a fire in my fireplace, covering up with a soft throw while watching basketball on TV, drinking...

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Tax Return Filing is Open
ClockJanuary 30th, 2020 By

Tax Return Filing is Open

 Whether it brings dread or anticipation, the tax season is officially opened.  On January 27, the IRS began accepting 2019 tax returns. Let’s start with the big question – how long will my refund take?  The average refund check last year was nearly $2,900.  This represents the largest "paycheck" each...

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The Rainbow Bridge
ClockJanuary 29th, 2020 By

The Rainbow Bridge

 When we get a dog (or cat), most of us know that we will normally out live them, but it’s really hard to watch them decline. I am sadly seeing that decline in one of my boys. You start to notice little things with them- the lack of playing, having...

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$50 Million

Verdict in Nursing Home Abuse and Wrongful Death case
$36.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic tort case
$20.5 Million

Verdict in Workplace Discrimination case
$18.5 Million

Settlement in Toxic Tort case
$18 Million

Settlement in Workplace Injury and Wrongful Death case
$16.9 Million

Verdict in Premises Liability case
$11.8Million

Settlement in Wrongful Death/Insurance Bad Faith case
$11.5 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
$10 Million

Verdict in Insurance Bad Faith case
$9.1 Million

Verdict in Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death case
$8 Million

Settlement in Strict Liability case
$8 Million

Settlement in Truck Accident case
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