Accidents
Car Accident Lawyer in Pittsburgh Reveals: The Most Common Injuries Resulting from Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
Car accidents can lead to a range of mild to severe injuries and even wrongful death. However, some injuries are more common amongst car accident victims than others. At Hal Waldman and Associates, we’ve worked with numerous car accident victims across western Pennsylvania to help them secure compensation for their injuries. We’ve created this article… read more
A Car Accident Lawyer Debunks 5 Common Myths About Car Accidents
The odds of having a car accident in your lifetime are surprisingly high. According to one study, 77% of drivers have been in at least one car accident in their lives, and it’s estimated that, on average, a person is in a car accident once every 18 years. Because the overwhelming majority of people have… read more
What Types of Car Accident Injury Does Pennsylvania Law Consider Serious?
Insights from an Allegheny County Car Accident Lawyer In 2021, fatal motor vehicle accidents killed more than 1,100 people across Pennsylvania, placing PA among the ten states with the highest number of car crash fatalities. In addition to these tragic wrongful death cases, many more state residents sustained serious and often life-altering injuries. What counts… read more
What Compensation Can an Accident Victim Expect in Pennsylvania?
Car accident victims who sustain injuries may face long-term or permanent health consequences, lasting emotional trauma, and loss of ability to work. Your source of financial recovery will differ depending on the type of claim you are making and the types of insurance coverage available. These sources and priorities of coverage can be confusing to… read more
How Long Does It Take for a Car Accident Lawyer to Settle a Claim?
The circumstances of every car accident are different, so there’s no guaranteed timeframe an attorney can give you to answer this question. This article will give you some guidance on what influences the time it takes to settle and how a car accident lawyer can help expedite this process. Factors that Influence How Long It… read more
Should I Get a Pittsburgh Traffic Accident Attorney for an Auto Accident that Wasn’t My Fault?
When it comes to auto-related incidents, it’s common to think that you don’t need an attorney, especially if the accident wasn’t your fault. It can be tempting to rely on the opinion of the insurance company and take a settlement offer at face value. However, complications can arise that may require the help of an… read more
Choosing the Right Motorcycle Insurance
Most of the motorcycle cases that we handle involve serious and permanent injuries, because the rider has less protection that a person occupying an automobile. For this reason, it is especially important that you purchase the right type of motorcycle insurance to protect yourself. Unlike automobile insurance, insurance companies selling motorcycle policies are not required… read more
Slip and Fall Accidents: The Hills and Ridges Doctrine
It is the middle of winter and that means more snow and ice than you can shake a stick at in Western Pennsylvania. Snow and ice are everywhere and it is nearly impossible to avoid it all winter. If you slip on a snow and ice covered parking lot or sidewalk, you may be wondering… read more
Auto accidents that involve teenage drivers
This is Thomas Berrett from Hal Waldman and Associates and the topic of this video is going to be car accidents that involve teenage drivers. Car accidents that involve teenage drivers often result in very, very serious injuries. And in my personal opinion, the reason for that is because they almost always involve or in… read more
I was involved in an auto accident and the at-fault insurance company is being difficult
This is Thomas Berret from Hal Waldman and Associates. Today we’ll discuss what to do when the at fault insurance companies is being difficult. I get calls and I’m constantly amazed that certain insurance companies act in a very difficult manner and essentially cause people to call our law firm and ask for assistance. And… read more