Bitten by a security dog: Understanding your rights
Walking into a commercial establishment that uses guard dogs to ramp up security can make you feel safe. So, it may understandably come as a surprise if a security dog attacks and bites you. Understanding your rights and the steps you need to take after such an incident can be...
The hidden dangers of asbestos: What Pennsylvania workers need to know
Some workers who handle asbestos or have done so previously downplay how dangerous it is. They think because they haven’t fallen ill that they aren’t at risk of developing a medical condition as a result of their exposure. The unfortunate reality for workers exposed to asbestos on the job is...
When negligent security contributes to criminal activity
Every business that makes its facilities open to the public risks a degree of premises liability. The term premises liability refers to legal and financial responsibility for injuries incurred by others due to the condition of a property. Businesses with public facilities, property owners and landlords have to invest substantially...
Slip-and-fall accidents during Pennsylvania winters
As the temperatures fall, winter precipitation begins in Pennsylvania. While many people think about how treacherous this is going to make travel by motor vehicle, they should take the time to think about how much it affects pedestrians as well. People walking around the cities and towns of Pennsylvania count...