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If you have seen Uber and Lyft in the news over the last few weeks, you may have realized that it has nothing to do with Pittsburgh. Right now, there is talk of Uber and Lyft shutting down operations in California over a conflict about whether or not their drivers are employees or independent contractors. However, even though this case has nothing to do with Pennsylvania, it has brought back questions about what happens if you are involved in an accident with an Uber or Lyft vehicle. The reality is

Motorcycle accidents occur regularly anywhere in Pittsburgh or the rest of the nation. The numerous possible obstacles, such as other vehicles or driving in certain lanes, can easily cause a collision to happen. However, it is important to be aware of tips that could further reduce the risk of a motorcycle accident from occurring. As a result, Pittsburgh motorcycle accident attorneys with Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman P.C. would like to provide a few suggestions to increase the safety of motorcyclists in Pittsburgh. What Can Be Done To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents? According to data from

Property owners have a responsibility to ensure that their premises are safe for those who have a right to be there. In general, a property owner will not be held liable for any injuries that happen to trespassers on their premises. However, that may not be the case if a child is injured, regardless of whether or not they were trespassing at the time they were harmed. Property owners need to be aware of attractive nuisance laws in Pennsylvania and what happens if they fail to properly secure certain aspects

No pedestrian should ever have to worry about being struck by a commercial vehicle driver, particularly one that works for a government entity. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened to a University of Pittsburgh senior in January of 2020. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, Pittsburgh pedestrian accident attorneys want to discuss this incident as well as the charges that a transit bus driver is now facing. Pedestrian safety is at the forefront of our minds right now, particularly as pedestrian traffic has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What Happened In This Transit

Whether you are heading to the grocery store to pick up food for the weekend barbeque or on your way back from picking up the kids from school, you want the road to be a safe place. A DUI accident, someone injuring you, your property, and your loved ones can be a traumatic and life-altering event. In January of 2020, here in Pittsburgh, Shawna Carapella had a blood alcohol content over twice the legal limit injuring Nathan Edwards with a torn aorta, a lacerated liver, and a broken femur. This

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so many facets of our lives. Unfortunately, staying at home orders has kept many people from being able to go to work or enjoy their daily activities. While these measures have been necessary to slow the spread of the virus, they have also negatively impacted our economy. However, most major automotive insurance carriers have offered automatic rebates to policyholders. With so many people not driving, the risk to insurance carriers has gone down. While this may seem like a kind gesture on the part of