Personal Liability From Holiday Decorations
“Are you creating an unsafe environment and exposing yourself to personal liability in connection with your holiday decorations? For example, is there a danger of liability associated with yard decorations, extension cords, lights, garland, etc.” Answer: Yes, potentially. Negligence law can be applied to virtually any activity. In other words, anything you do […]
What happens if I am in an accident and the vehicle whose driver was at fault is either uninsured or left the scene of the accident?
What happens if I am in an accident and the vehicle whose driver was at fault is either uninsured or left the scene of the accident? Answer: This is a great question. Unfortunately, it happens—more commonly that the person who hurt you has no liability insurance than that he or she left the scene of […]
Are homeowners liable for injuries caused by snow and ice on their property?
Let’s talk about snow and ice on your property. This is a tricky subject. We will keep it brief and basic for now. First, every township or city has an ordinance that says how long you have until after snowfall to clear snow and ice from your sidewalk. That is NOT what we are talking […]
Are you liable if someone falls on your property?
What can you do to protect yourself if someone falls on your property? As we have discussed in other articles, your duty as the “landowner” depends on why the visitor was on your property. If you invite a friend over to watch the Eagles, Pirates or Steelers game, that friend is deemed a “licensee,” not an invitee. […]
If I were a passenger in a car and the family member was at fault for causing the accident, can I make a claim and get insurance money?
The short answer to this one, in most cases, is yes. But you know we are lawyers, so we can’t possibly stop with a one word answer. Doesn’t seem right. And you really don’t expect it. The law of Pennsylvania does not recognize the familial relation as a bar or impediment to a liability lawsuit. A liability […]
Bus Crash Lawyer Jon Ostroff Hired by Family of Woman Killed in I-80 Greyhound Bus Crash
If you were a witness of someone killed in an I-80 Greyhound bus crash, please call us right away. Any passengers who met, or spoke with, Son Thi Thanh Hoang, at any time before, during or after this crash, or who witnessed this crash or saw Ms. Hoang’s ejection from the Greyhound Bus, are urged to […]
It’s Trick or Treat Time Again: Don’t be Tricked Into Not Knowing your Legal Liability
For most people, with or without young kids, Halloween is a fun time However, your Halloween night would be a lot less fun if you later found yourself slapped with a lawsuit for an unintended consequence that happened on Halloween night. So, let’s talk about what you can do to keep your potential liability to […]
