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No one expects a simple drive to turn into a crisis of pain and heartache. Being involved in a truck accident can be an extremely painful and traumatic event. Rarely do truck accidents leave people unscathed. The Pittsburgh truck accident attorneys at Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman want to discuss a truck accident in Pittsburgh involving a cement truck. What Happened In This Pittsburgh Truck Accident? In October of 2020, a cement truck was involved in a collision that involved a multi-crash incident in Pittsburgh’s South Side. A van and a cement truck collided head-on; due

We have all been in this situation before – driving on a local roadway or highway and having to maneuver around a construction zone. Roadway construction is important, and most road construction projects seek to increase efficiency. However, while the construction is ongoing, serious accidents can occur. Here, the attorneys at Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman want to discuss what you can do if you have been involved in a construction zone accident. These cases could become complicated, especially when working to determine liability. Steps to take following a construction zone accident If you

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