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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

As Pennsylvania and the rest of the United States have dealt with the coronavirus pandemic, there have been drastic changes to federal trucking regulations that have gone largely unnoticed by the public. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, we want to discuss the suspension of hours of service (HOS) regulations by the President. While these changes were made to help ensure…

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, many people are adjusting to a new lifestyle. Stay-at-home orders seek to limit how often people leave their houses. However, most orders still allow people to leave their houses to partake in exercise. Many people in Pittsburgh have turned to bicycle to stay in shape. However,…

Nobody should ever have to worry about whether or not they are safe when they are walking. However, we know that pedestrian accidents have become increasingly common. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, we want to discuss a recent study that links pedestrian accident deaths with the rise of smartphones. Our Pittsburgh pedestrian accident attorneys are here to help victims of…