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Allegheny County Jury Voir Dire Process
ClockDecember 12th, 2019 By

Allegheny County Jury Voir Dire Process

 Dale Smith suffered from chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, kidney disease, and leg wounds and ulcers and presented to Marc Cordero, M.D. for treatment. Dr. Cordero diagnosed Mr. Smith as suffering from venous ulcers. Despite treatment, Mr. Smith required a leg amputation, and later died.  Dale Smith’s wife, Ann Smith,...

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The Reason for the Season
ClockDecember 11th, 2019 By

The Reason for the Season

 It is hard to believe that Christmas is here. In my opinion, this is the most expensive holiday. Parents are running around buying everything on their Christmas gift lists. Santa preparing to bring the special toys and clothes. Instead of focusing on the hustle and bustle, I like to focus...

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TIMBER: A Homeowners Liability for a Defective Tree Within a Governmental Easement
ClockDecember 10th, 2019 By

TIMBER: A Homeowners Liability for a Defective Tree Within a Governmental Easement

 If you are not aware of it, there may be an area of your land that holds a governmental easement. It is used for sidewalks, the placement of signs, utilities or other various reasons. There are different standards that apply to the use of the easement. This article will cover...

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Protect Your Identity While Shopping Online this Holiday Season
ClockDecember 9th, 2019 By

Protect Your Identity While Shopping Online this Holiday Season

 With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just past us, and the holiday season ramping up to full swing, almost everyone is doing some online shopping. For many of us, it is the most online shopping we do all year! Online shopping can certainly be the fastest and easiest way to...

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The Benefits of Being Proactive
ClockDecember 6th, 2019 By

The Benefits of Being Proactive

 Proactive versus reactive. These are the two methods of dealing with any situation. You can be proactive and get ahead of whatever your day may have in store. Or you can be reactive and watch your day develop before choosing a particular course of action. The fact of the matter...

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What is in Your Water
ClockDecember 5th, 2019 By

What is in Your Water

 For most of us, from the time we were kids we were told to “drink more water”. And at this point in our development as a species, I think its safe to say that the jury is in on the widespread benefits of staying adequately hydrated. And water is commonly...

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General Law On Premises Liability
ClockDecember 4th, 2019 By

General Law On Premises Liability

 In reviewing a premises liability case, one must determine the status of the claimant, in order to determine what duty is owed and when liability exists against the property owner or other tortfeasors responsible for the safety of person’s on a premises. That is, under Pennsylvania law, the determination of...

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Christmas Comes Early to Wheeling With the Opening of the Public Market
ClockDecember 3rd, 2019 By

Christmas Comes Early to Wheeling With the Opening of the Public Market

 Rejoice, ye purveyors of locally sourced produce. Gone are the days of late-October tears when local farmers’ markets typically close until the following May or June. Wheeling has been blessed with the recent opening of the Public Market. Located at the Intermodal Center on Main Street, the Public Market is...

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No 2020 Resolutions for Me!
ClockDecember 2nd, 2019 By

No 2020 Resolutions for Me!

 Since 2019 is winding down, I started thinking about things I wanted to accomplish in 2020. It made me remember making New Year’s resolutions when I was younger. You know, lose weight,  get in shape, be kinder and more tolerant, and hug more, and so on and so forth. Anyway,...

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Holiday Movie Time
ClockNovember 29th, 2019 By

Holiday Movie Time

 As the holidays approach, I look forward to moving forward with family traditions.  The cookie baking, trimming the tree, holiday decorations…all of it just puts me in a great mood!  However, I have to say that after the decorating is done in my house, it’s movie time! To me, there...

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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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