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You know that there are risks when you are in and around the roadway. Whether you are behind the wheel of your vehicle or walking through a parking lot, you could potentially be harmed by negligent drivers. Today, we want to discuss the various ways car crashes occur, beginning by highlighting a recent pedestrian crash. At the Shenderovich, Shenderovich &…

Sometimes we need to call attention to things that are happening in order to save lives. Today, we are going to discuss how a local school group is working to improve pedestrian safety. This is an important issue because, far too often, we hear of major injuries caused by negligent drivers slamming into pedestrians. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, we…

Whenever we hear about a train crash, we expect to hear about devastating injuries and damages. Train accidents more often than not can end with fatal injuries. In 2017, the latest reporting year, the Federal Railroad Administration states there were 12,000 total train accidents. From those incidents, 9,000 left injuries and there were 800 fatalities. These numbers can be frightening,…

Nobody should ever have to worry about a negligent driver slamming into them when they are out and about on foot. Unfortunately, a 51-year-old man from Penn Hills was killed last month in a hit-and-run incident. Today, we want to share an update on that story. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, our knowledgeable and experienced team is ready to help…

The roadways are unpredictable. Whether you are in a vehicle or out on foot, you need to be careful and pay attention. Unfortunately, there are times when the negligence of other people causes serious injuries. Today, we want to discuss a recent incident in which police say a driver on heroin caused a parking lot crash. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich &…

Spring has sprung and the weather is only going to get warmer the closer we get to those freeing summer months. Summer fun means there are more school-age children roaming, more bicyclists and more motorcyclists using our roads and crosswalks. This leaves many vulnerable people in our community at a higher risk of injury. The summer sadly hosts the 100…

Imagine this: Your middle schooler wants to learn all about your job and your day to day. You get the opportunity to have a father son day and you show him the ropes. He is excited and hopes to one day be just like his dad. The last thing you expect is that this will be the last day you…

When you go to the store and get your kids a toy, the last thing you should have to worry about is hidden dangers that could cause injuries or even death. We know that you take steps to keep your kids safe, but what happens when a company releases a defective product? Today, we want to discuss this scenario by…

We know that the last thing you want to worry about when you are walking near the roadway or using a right-of-way is that you will get struck by a vehicle. Unfortunately, we know that pedestrian accidents happen regularly, especially in and around the city. Today, we want to talk about a recent incident that sent two people to the…

Currently, a one-way train ride between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia takes 7 hours or more. Most people find it more convenient to drive or fly between the two cities because it takes less time than a train ride, but that may all change if the hyperloop transit comes to town, cutting the trip down to 30 minutes or less. Pittsburgh train…