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- The Hills and Ridges Doctrine: Who is Liable for Winter Slip and Falls in Pittsburgh?
Dec 30, 2025
Winter in Pittsburgh is beautiful, but it brings a unique set of hazards that every resident and visitor must navigate. Between the steep hills of the South Side and the wind tunnels of Downtown, ice and snow create a treacherous landscape for pedestrians. When you suffer a serious injury after a In Pennsylvania, the answer to those questions is often found in a legal principle known as the Hills and Ridges doctrine. This doctrine...Read More - Nursing Home Falls In Western Pennsylvania: When A ‘Simple Accident’ Is Really Neglect
Nov 28, 2025
When Repeated Nursing Home Falls and Bed Sores in Western Pennsylvania Point to Neglect Falls in a nursing home are almost never “just part of getting old.” When a loved one in a Western Pennsylvania facility falls again and again, develops bed sores or shows up with unexplained bruises, it can be a sign that the nursing home is not doing its job. Across the United States, about one in four adults 65 and older...Read More - T-Boned at a Pittsburgh Intersection? What You Should Know After a Broadside Crash
Oct 30, 2025
Side-impact At Tarasi & Tarasi P.C., our team represents injured drivers throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. With your recovery as our focus, we handle the legal side while you focus on healing. If a In this guide, I’ll explain, step by step, how you can protect your claim and pursue full compensation, how Pennsylvania’s auto insurance rules affect what you can recover, when you can sue, how fault is allocated under state law,...Read More - What If the Other Driver Doesn’t Have Insurance? Your Options in Pennsylvania
Sep 18, 2025
Car accidents are stressful enough, but learning that the other driver doesn’t have insurance can leave you feeling angry, overwhelmed, and uncertain about your next steps. You may be asking: At Tarasi & Tarasi, we understand the anxiety that follows an uninsured driver accident in Pennsylvania. With decades of experience serving clients in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, and throughout Western Pennsylvania, we’ve guided many people through this exact situation. The good news is you still...Read More - Road Construction Season in Pennsylvania: Steps to Take After a Work Zone Car Accident
Aug 21, 2025
Summer in Pennsylvania means more daylight, warmer weather, and a surge in road construction. Orange cones, lane shifts, and reduced speed limits can make even a routine commute stressful. If you’re in a Many work zone crashes involve rear-end collisions, multi-vehicle pileups, government or commercial vehicles, and distracted or impaired drivers, the kinds of serious cases Tarasi & Tarasi handles regularly. These accidents raise unique questions about liability and insurance coverage, and the answers...Read More - Still in Pain Weeks After a Pittsburgh Car Crash? Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Call a Lawyer
Jul 17, 2025
If you are still in pain weeks after a At This article explains why pain can appear long after a crash, what Pennsylvania law says about these kinds of cases, and how to take the right next steps before your time to act runs out. Why Pain Does Not Always Show Up Right Away After a collision, your body releases chemicals like adrenaline and cortisol. These natural responses can mask pain for hours,...Read More - Can I Still Sue If I Was Partially at Fault for a Car Accident in Pittsburgh?
Jun 17, 2025
If you’ve been The good news is that How Pennsylvania Law Handles Shared Fault in Car Accidents Pennsylvania uses a system called modified comparative negligence. This means that you can recover compensation if you were less than 51 percent at fault for the accident. If you are found partially at fault, your compensation will be reduced in proportion to your share of responsibility. To illustrate, if your damages total $100,000 and you were...Read More - Did My Lawyer’s Mistake Cost Me Everything?
May 21, 2025
Understanding Legal Malpractice in Pennsylvania When you hire a lawyer, you place your trust in their hands. You count on them to guide you, communicate clearly, and protect your rights. But what happens when that trust is broken—when your attorney’s error leaves you in a worse position than when you started? Perhaps your lawyer If you’re now asking, “Was this legal malpractice?” you’re not alone. At What Is Legal Malpractice? Legal malpractice An...Read More - Serious Injury on a Construction Site in PA? You May Be Owed More
Apr 22, 2025
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in Pennsylvania. From scaffolding falls and equipment malfunctions to collapsing structures and electrocutions, accidents on these job sites often lead to life-altering injuries. If you or someone you love has been hurt while working construction, workers' compensation may not be the only option for recovery. In some cases, you may be entitled to pursue additional compensation through a At What Workers’ Comp Covers (And...Read More - Understanding Pain and Suffering Damages: How Much Is Your Pennsylvania Injury Case Worth?
Mar 5, 2025
When you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, the financial burden of medical bills and lost wages is just the beginning. The physical and emotional toll can be equally devastating, impacting your daily life, relationships, and mental well-being. This is where pain and suffering damages come into play. But what exactly is covered under these non-economic damages, and how is compensation calculated in Pennsylvania? Let’s break down the concept of pain and suffering damages...Read More
