Uber has received a lot of bad press in the personal injury sphere. A recent Arizona bellwether trial, involving an Uber driver sexually assaulting a passenger, resulted in a $8.5 million judgment against the rideshare company.1 New events may add … Read More
Pedestrian Traffic
State Immunity Faces Novel Facts
By Connor Graham and Neil T. O’Donnell Understanding Sovereign Immunity in Pennsylvania One may suit the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but only in limited circumstances. If the State does not consent to being sued, then it, and its officials and employees … Read More
Tractor-Trailer Weight Limits: Don’t Overburden Our Roads
Neil O’Donnell and Connor Graham discuss proposed tractor-trailer weight limit increases and the potential impact on Pennsylvania roads, safety, and workers. … Read More
Pedestrian Injuries: Know Your Rights and Stay Safe
The weather is warming up, and more and more people are spending time outside to enjoy the fresh spring air. However, as more people spend time outside, they will be sharing the road with motor vehicles. This presents a safety risk to pedestrians, and there are some things you should remember before you go out for a stroll. … Read More
PENNSYLVANIA SUPREME COURT SCRUTINIZES THE “SUDDEN EMERGENCY” DEFENSE
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a majority opinion authored by Justice David Wecht, published on December 22, 2020, struck a significant blow to the sudden emergency defense in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Specifically, in Graham v. Check, a pedestrian was … Read More
Spinal Cord Injuries
If you suffered injuries in a car accident, there is a chance you may have catastrophic medical injuries including damage to your spinal cord. The severity of spinal cord injuries ranges widely and spinal cord injuries ultimately may be permanent … Read More
Look Out! Here Come “E-SCOOTERS”
As we know from Uber, Lift, and other services — vehicle sharing is now a part of our lives. In fact, in larger cities, you may have noticed vehicle sharing includes “E-Scooters”. E-Scooters are pay-per-minute electric scooters. Estimates demonstrate that … Read More