Our Blog: Where Law Meets Life

The best way to avoid a crash is to prevent it from happening. By knowing the right way to ride, passengers can help everyone stay safe and maintain control. We've put together this list to keep your rides safe and accident free.

The weather is warming, the sun is shining, and it's starting to look like riding season. After waiting through what seemed like an infinite winter, it's finally time to get your bike out of storage and back on the road.

As the ground thaws, kids that have been cooped up inside all winter take to their backyard swing sets, jungle gyms, or local public playgrounds for some outdoor entertainment. But, playgrounds aren't always fun and games. Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger end up in emergency rooms with playground-related injuries.

For over 150 years, motorcycles have been capturing the enthusiasm and excitement of riders all over the world. But few know how this fascinating form of transportation went from steam-powered, coal-burning bicycles to the gas-powered choppers of today.

Edgar Snyder & Associates, the Pennsylvania-based law firm that helps injury victims, announced two new hires at their downtown Pittsburgh location.

In 2004, Attorney Zaremski-Young started working as a law clerk here at the firm while she was still a law school student. Almost exactly 11 years later, Attorney Zaremski-Young is now the youngest partner at Edgar Snyder & Associates.

Safe riding gear can make all the difference if you are involved in an accident on your motorcycle. We've put together a list of our top safety picks to take your gear to the next level this motorcycle season.

The alcohol starts flowing early on March 17 – or the weekend prior, and there's no need to be Irish to celebrate. Have you ever wondered why that tradition exists? Is there some historical explanation or is it just the result of large groups of people getting together to celebrate the same holiday?

Women’s History Month is a time to spotlight the many accomplishments and contributions to society made by women.The brave individuals on our list of Law’s Leading Ladies Throughout History paved the way for all women working in the field of law today.

Movies do a great job of bending the rules of the real world. In fact, some of our favorite fictional film heroes can walk away from crazy car accidents with nothing but a scratch on them. Have you ever wondered what these drivers would be like in real life?

It's that time of year again in Pittsburgh—whether you're in the city or the suburbs, no road in the area is safe from potholes.

Traffic signs are essential for controlling traffic flow and keeping everyone safe on our roadways. These guideposts are intended to be simple and straightforward, but some aren't always so easy to understand.

Amidst the sun and fun of your Spring Break vacation, you might decide to try out some vacation activities. We've put together a list of some great Spring Break adventures with a few helpful safety tips to go along, because there's nothing that'll spoil your vacation faster than a needless injury.

Freshly fallen snow makes for great skiing and snowboarding. And we've seen our fair share of snow this winter. So if you plan to take to the hills and enjoy the final weeks of winter on the slopes, make sure you have the right gear to keep you safe.

If you've ever been involved in a legal case, or have even watched a TV show about lawyers, you may have heard legal jargon bandied around by those involved. Maybe you've heard things like "punitive damages" or "pain and suffering," but no one has ever really explained what those terms mean – until now.

Ramps are more than just inclined planes: these devices make the world a more accessible place for all. New legislation promoting accessibility, like the Americans with Disabilities Act, is paving the way for ramps to become more commonplace in our society. Ramps are now required for all new public construction projects in the United States.

At this point, you probably notice your windshield wipers as much as you notice how often you blink or how many times your heart beats in a minute. It's become second nature. But the history of these little lifesavers is fascinating.

Every day, we speak with people injured from slip and fall accidents and unsafe property conditions. It’s very common to suffer a slip and fall injury while visiting the home of a friend, neighbor, or relative.

Your car is covered with a layer of snow and ice. You pull out your scraper, clear off part of the windshield, get behind the wheel, and pull off. You're now a "peephole" driver.

The cost of maintaining a property can be expensive, so it's good to know your landlord is there to help if something breaks. But what about when you wake up to a couple inches of snow? Who's responsible for clearing that?