Our Blog: Where Law Meets Life
Where does the law meet you in everyday life? Probably in more places than you expect. From hosting your child's graduation party to renewing your auto insurance, our daily lives are filled with legal and safety implications, many we never even consider.
Our blog is here to bring those situations to life, tackling the most common questions and misconceptions we hear related to accidents, injuries, and safety. We also feature our work with local nonprofit partners and share legal news and updates from our law firm. Want to find out where the law meets your life? Read on!
PITTSBURGH– Edgar Snyder & Associates is pleased to announce the firm's attorneys who have been selected to the 2019 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists.
Our next community spotlight is on Natalie Parkinson, a victim impact speaker and volunteer for MADD. Learn how she honors her daughter's memory through her work with the organization.
Our next community spotlight is on Pam Ondash, a victim impact speaker and volunteer for MADD. Learn how she honors her son's memory through her work.
We have been long-time supporters of the Trooper Kenton Iwaniec Foundation and their mission to combat impaired driving. Learn more about what they do and why.
Next up in our community spotlight series is the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. We teamed up with baseball players Josh Bell & Josh Harrison to help bring healthy meals to people in our region.
Food insecurity is a problem that 13 million children face. Blessings in a Backpack is one part of the solution to that problem.
We're proud to work alongside hockey star Kris Letang and the Boys & Girls Clubs as they provide a space for kids to work, play, and grow. Here's what they are doing to support children in our region.
Next up in our community spotlight series is Playworks. We partnered with hockey star Kris Letang to help bring healthy, active play to kids in our region.
Between icy driving conditions and tight delivery deadlines, the holidays are a vulnerable time for truck and delivery drivers. Remember, if you’re hurt on the job, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation.
Our next community spotlight is on Miracles in Moon. They're determined help every child, regardless of physical ability, participate in a simple childhood pleasure: playing baseball.
The next organization in our "Giving Back" highlight series is Variety, the Children's Charity. Learn how they help kids in our region accomplish their dreams.
We're excited to highlight our community partners this holiday season. First up: football player Cameron Heyward's foundation The Heyward House.
Did you know that the night before Thanksgiving is considered one of the deadliest days to be on the road due to drunk drivers and holiday travel?
Western Pennsylvania is experiencing winter weather that will last into the weekend. Snow and freezing rain can combine to create hazardous conditions on the road. Don’t get caught unprepared while driving, especially with busy holiday traffic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a widespread outbreak of drug-resistant salmonella, which has sickened 92 people across 29 states, including Pennsylvania.
Reports indicate that this outbreak is connected to a variety of raw chicken products, but the CDC has not yet identified one individual supplier. Early reports also indicate that salmonella samples are present in live chickens, many types of raw chicken products, and raw chicken pet food, meaning that the outbreak could be widespread in the chicken industry.
A motorcyclist was killed after a hit-and-run accident in Lawrence County. Learn more about the crash through an attorney's legal perspective.
A horrible tragedy occurred on Saturday when a stretch limousine crashed and killed 20 people. Learn more about the crash through an attorney's legal perspective.
A local school bus carrying forty students crashed early this week in a construction zone on Route 228.
Cheryl Paxton-Hughes, a resident of Mt. Lebanon, will lead the human resources efforts at Edgar Snyder & Associates. She comes to the firm from TeleTracking Technologies, Inc. in Pittsburgh where she served as talent manager.
As we're heading into the July 4 weekend, we wanted to wish you a happy holiday and remind you to keep safety in mind if your happy place is on a boat.