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- Ignoring Car Recalls
Nov 28, 2018
Each year, motor vehicle manufacturers issue recalls. Last year alone, there was a total of 30.7 million. Yet the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that just 70 percent of these vehicles get the needed repairs. The question this raises is, why? In the first place, many car owners do not receive the recall letters. They might not arrive at the right address, they might get tossed out, or they could be set aside...Read More - Pursuing Justice After a Personal Injury
Nov 26, 2018
People fear and criticize lawsuits, however it is important to recall why the civil justice system was created. It was created to protect you and your family and hold people and businesses accountable. Financial compensation does not replace what you have lost, however AlpernSchubert will strive to ease your pain and help you move forward by holding the business or person who caused the injury or loss accountable. Please watch the video below created by...Read More - Blackout Wednesday
Nov 21, 2018
You have certainly heard of Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when holiday shopping kicks into high gear. But the day before Thanksgiving also has a nickname. That unfortunate nickname is Blackout Wednesday, also known as Drinksgiving, because it is a day when people tend to consume alcohol and drive while drunk, before heading out for Thanksgiving festivities – if they manage to get there. Drinksgiving Those participating in this drinking ritual tend to be...Read More - Truck Accident Injuries
Nov 14, 2018
Commercial trucks can be seen everywhere on our nation’s roads and highways, and it appears they are getting bigger than ever. The maximum weight for a commercial vehicle is 80,000 pounds. This is one reason why truck accidents are more fatal than those involving two cars. In fact, the National Institute of Traffic and Highway Safety reports that 73 percent of truck accident fatalities and injuries are experienced by the victims hit by the truck...Read More - Personal Injury vs. Workers’ Compensation
Nov 7, 2018
Personal injury and Workers’ Compensation claims are not at all similar and require different kinds of expertise. However, in certain situations, such as a car accident that happens in the course of work, the employee may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits and also have grounds for a personal injury claim based on negligence. Legal options may also include an FMLA claim, a disability claim, a medical malpractice claim should complications from treatment arise, and...Read More - AlpernSchubert P.C. Law Firm Recognized by Best Lawyers®
Nov 1, 2018
The legal team at AlpernSchubert P.C. is pleased and proud to announce that the firm has again been named as a Best Law Firm by The Best Lawyers in America©, a respected organization that highlights the top 5 percent of practicing lawyers in the United States as organized by state, city, and practice areas. The firm received the honor for excellence in the Pittsburgh area in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs...Read More - Subrogation in Pennsylvania’s Workers’ Compensation System
Oct 24, 2018
Most people’s eyes glaze over at the legal term subrogation, but it can be important when you have been injured on the job and are awarded financial compensation to pay for medical bills and time away from work. Subrogation may become problematic. For example, if you are injured by a power saw at work, Workers’ Compensation will compensate you for your losses. The problem arises when you arrive at a settlement with the company. When...Read More - Apps Prevent Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel
Oct 17, 2018
Apple’s Do Not Disturb While Driving feature seems to be encouraging some drivers to put down the phone behind the wheel. According to the creators of EverDrive, (an iOS and Android app that monitors users driving habits) 80 percent of EverDrive users utilized the feature, decreasing their overall cell phone use while driving by eight percent. Even with these results, experts believe more needs to be done to curb distracted driving. Cell phone use is...Read More - Workplace Construction Injuries Related to Opioid Abuse
Oct 10, 2018
Recent reports suggest that construction workers are more susceptible to substance abuse because of the physical nature of the work. Injury rates for construction workers are 77 percent higher than other occupations. Workers return to work before their bodies are completely healed because of the need for income. They are either forced to return to work or lose their jobs. Unfortunately, this has led to opioid abuse. According to the National Safety Council’s 2017 Survey...Read More - Red Light Accidents
Oct 3, 2018
Red light accidents were the cause of 673 fatalities and 122,000 injuries in 2010, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). However, despite efforts to reduce drivers running red lights, those numbers continue to increase. The IIHS reports that approximately 137,000 people were injured in 2015 and 811 people were fatally injured in 2016 in red light running crashes. Do Cameras Reduce Red Light Running Accidents? Government-installed cameras snap photos of drivers who...Read More