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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Motor Vehicles, there were more than 800,000 licensed motorcyclists across the state as of 2020. This means that there is a strong chance that you or someone you love is an avid motorcycle rider. Sadly, motorcyclists are at an increased risk of suffering severe injuries when involved in vehicle collisions. In fact, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says that there were 3,227 motorcycle accident injuries with 217 fatalities in 2020 alone. This accounts for just over 20% of the total number of fatal motor vehicle accident injuries

Unless you are a hunter, you may be unaware that deer season is nearly here. This is the time of the year when Pennsylvanians need to use extra caution when navigating the Commonwealth’s roadways—keeping an eye peeled at all times for deer, a common highway peril, to pop up out of nowhere and cause a serious accident. The Uptick in Deer Movement Across the State There is a significant uptick in the movement of the state’s deer population in the last three months of the year, so it is quite

Doctors are duty-bound to “do no harm” when treating patients, and this includes prescribing drugs meant to better their health or alleviate the symptoms of legitimate medical conditions. In writing prescriptions, professional codes of conduct and state and federal law require that doctors follow the usual course of professional medical practice—and this is particularly true when prescribing dangerous or addictive drugs, including opioids. One Pennsylvania doctor admitted to falling outside those professional lines when he pleaded guilty on September 23 to the operation of what authorities have dubbed a “massive pill

In June, Dawn Jankovic died after losing consciousness on The Voyage roller coaster at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari in Indiana. The 47-year-old Ohio woman was unresponsive when the coaster returned to the station. A coroner’s report released in July states Jankovic died from severe internal blood loss, a torn artery, and force from the roller coaster. No one likes to think about it, but amusement parks account for thousands of injuries each year. Unfortunately, some die from these injuries. If you or a loved one have suffered injuries at

The streets of Pittsburg are filled with Uber and Lyft drivers. More drivers out on the road mean an increase in accidents. Crashes involving rideshare services occur almost daily. Do you know your rights as a passenger in rideshare accidents? What about another driver involved in an accident with a rideshare service? The experienced lawyers at Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman P.C. are here to help you if you find yourself in need of a Pittsburgh Uber or Lyft accident attorney. Knowing your rights as a passenger As a passenger in an Uber or

As the weather heats up, more people are getting on the open road for vacations. With this boost in traffic, automobile accident rates soar in the summer. It is not just the increased traffic that increases the dangers. Risks can come from just about any time and anywhere. It is important to stay alert and remain cautious while driving. If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident and needs someone on your side who can make a difference, contact the skilled Pittsburgh distracted driver accident