Category: Pedestrian Accident

Pedestrian and Car Accident Victims’ Rights in the Aftermath of Multi-Vehicle Accident in Polish Hill

October 26th, 2023 by SSF Lawyer Firm
On September 5, 2023, a multi-vehicle accident on Bigelow Boulevard in Pittsburgh's Polish Hill neighborhood left several people injured. The accident was near Herron Avenue, and at least one car overturned. If you are a pedestrian or car accident victim,...

Two Injured in Crash Involving School Bus in Carrick

July 31st, 2023 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Two people were injured in a crash involving a school bus in Carrick on July 31, 2023. The crash happened on Brownsville Road near Steuben Street. The school bus was carrying students at the time of the crash. The students...

Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Car in Oakland

July 18th, 2023 by SSF Lawyer Firm
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a car in Oakland on July 23, 2023. The crash happened on Forbes Avenue near Fifth Avenue. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car remained at the...

Study Indicates Large Vehicles Put Pedestrian & Cyclists In Harm’s Way

August 17th, 2022 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Various factors can potentially influence the severity of the injuries victims may sustain in a motor vehicle or pedestrian accident. The type and size of the vehicles involved in the collision are one of the most significant factors. A recent...

Transit Bus Driver Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter In Pittsburgh Area

June 25th, 2020 by SSF Lawyer Firm
No pedestrian should ever have to worry about being struck by a commercial vehicle driver, particularly one that works for a government entity. Unfortunately, that is exactly what happened to a University of Pittsburgh senior in January of 2020. At...

Bicyclist And Pedestrian Safety During Coronavirus

April 15th, 2020 by SSF Lawyer Firm
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, many people are adjusting to a new lifestyle. Stay-at-home orders seek to limit how often people leave their houses. However, most orders still allow people to...

Smartphones Are Pedestrian Killers

March 16th, 2020 by SSF Lawyer Firm
Nobody should ever have to worry about whether or not they are safe when they are walking. However, we know that pedestrian accidents have become increasingly common. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, we want to discuss a recent study that...

‘People Are Flying’ – The Pedestrian Accident Problem

February 14th, 2020 by SSF Lawyer Firm
There are some very dangerous roads in and around the Pittsburgh area. Not only are they dangerous for those inside vehicles, but many roads are particularly deadly for pedestrians. At Shenderovich, Shenderovich & Fishman, our qualified and experienced team is...

Woman Struck By Car After Walking Off Of A Bus

August 15th, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
When you are traveling in and around Pittsburgh using public transportation, you should never have to worry about getting injured. However, you cannot control the negligent or careless actions of the people around you. If you need a pedestrian accident...

After A String Of Hit-And-Runs, How Can We Improve Safety?

May 31st, 2019 by SSF Lawyer Firm
When you are out and about in the city on foot, you should never have to worry about the carelessness or negligence of someone else causing you harm. However, we know that pedestrian crashes are far too common. They are...