Being involved in an automobile accident can be a traumatic event for an individual, especially those who also sustain serious injury. When one thinks of the injuries that someone incurs as a result of an accident, PTSD is not usually at the top of their minds. However, PTSD from an automobile accident is a very […]

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In Smith v. Wells, 2019 PA Super 181, the Superior Court reversed a trial court’s decision to uphold a jury decision that was against the law. Plaintiff Richard Smith was traveling on the Pennsylvania Turnpike when saw braking ahead. He successfully brought his vehicle to a complete stop within the assured clear distance between his […]

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Each day I get older, and each day I realize how often I (along with everyone else) get so caught up in our busy lives that we tend to forget just how important it is to appreciate and experience each and every moment in its simplicity. We all tend to live for the big things, […]

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Rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft, have become a widely-known and commonly-used amenity in this day and age. These services serve as a major convenience in a lot of circumstances, such as where parking may be difficult to find or expensive, where weather may be too inclement for walking to another location, or when […]

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Overall, the cases decided in the West Virginia Supreme Court’s spring term were a disappointment to plaintiffs.  In this overview, we will look at three broad categories of cases:  torts, arbitration, and oil and gas. Torts Foreseeability is one of the bedrock principles of tort law.  In Humphry v. Westchester Limited Partnership, the Supreme Court […]

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Growing up, there was always someone in the family who made sure that while we were away on vacation, we would find a local church (because there was no excuse to miss) and we would educate ourselves on the areas we visited.  During my recent trip to Austin, Texas, my son took me to our […]

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Now that summer is well underway, it is a good time to revisit and think about some safety tips to survive the heat, summer activities, and ensure that everyone has a fun, healthy, and safe summer. Stay hydrated. While this is a year-round tip, summer heat, humidity, and hours spent outside in the sunshine make […]

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It is summertime, and that means that school is out for a couple of months, including for many law students. Summer break is an important time for law students to have some time away from the classroom and switch their book learning out with some “real life” legal experience. What does that typically involve? Every […]

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In Krappa v. Lyons, the Pennsylvania Superior Court revisited Pennsylvania’s Peer Review Protection Act (“PPRA”) in determining whether a physician’s credentialing file is immune from discovery. Plaintiff’s complaint raised thirteen (13) counts against multiple Defendants, including wrongful death and survival claims. Count II asserted a negligence claim against Frank Piro, M.D. with respect to his […]

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