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In about two thirds of motorcycle crashes involving a passenger car, the other driver violates the motorcyclist's right of way. Proving that fault is often the key to full compensation: smt.legal/pittsburgh-motorcy…

Downtown Pittsburgh is highly walkable, but drivers do not always watch for people using crosswalks and signals. Most pedestrian accidents happen right at intersections, where a moment of inattention causes serious harm: smt.legal/pittsburgh-pedestr…

A DUI charge can be dismissed or reduced when the traffic stop lacked probable cause or the testing procedures were flawed. Every case depends on the specific facts of the stop: smt.legal/pittsburgh-dui-law…

A four million dollar product liability recovery shows what happens when a defective product case is investigated thoroughly and prepared for trial. Every result reflects the same level of preparation: smt.legal/results/

A birth injury caused by medical negligence or a failure to monitor a baby properly can lead to lifelong cognitive or developmental impairments. Families deserve answers and support from day one: smt.legal/pittsburgh-catastr…

Behind every case number is a family trying to move forward after something out of their control. Our approach starts with listening, not with a script, because your story shapes how we build your case: smt.legal/lawyers/

A wrongful death claim can arise from medical misdiagnosis, a workplace accident, a dangerous property, or a nursing home failure, not just a crash. The death can be sudden or the result of a prolonged failure of care: smt.legal/pittsburgh-wrongfu…

Commercial trucking companies are required to carry higher insurance limits than passenger vehicles because of the damage large trucks can cause. That coverage does not mean a fair payout comes easily: smt.legal/pittsburgh-truck-a…

A slip happens when a foot loses traction, while a trip happens when something stops it from moving forward, and the difference changes what evidence proves your case. Pennsylvania premises liability law treats them differently: smt.legal/blog/slip-and-fall…

A first party property damage claim means seeking payment from your own insurance company, yet many still delay, undervalue, or dispute legitimate losses. Documentation from day one protects your claim: smt.legal/first-party-proper…

Insurance companies often point to a pre existing condition to reduce a payout, but Pennsylvania law allows recovery when a crash makes an old injury worse. The aggravation itself is compensable: smt.legal/pittsburgh-car-acc…

Even a fully repaired vehicle often sells for less once an accident is on its history report. That drop in resale value is a real, recoverable loss many drivers never think to claim: smt.legal/pittsburgh-car-acc…

If the at fault driver has little or no insurance, your own uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage may fill the gap. Reviewing your policy early can change what you are able to recover: smt.legal/pittsburgh-car-acc…

T bone crashes at intersections often come down to who had the right of way. Traffic camera footage and signal timing records can settle disputes that witnesses alone cannot: smt.legal/pittsburgh-car-acc…

Hit and run accidents leave victims with fewer immediate answers, but uninsured motorist coverage and police investigation can still lead to compensation. Acting quickly on evidence matters most: smt.legal/pittsburgh-car-acc…

Pennsylvania law generally presumes the following driver is at fault in a rear end collision for not maintaining a safe distance. That presumption can be challenged, but it shapes how these cases are built from day one: smt.legal/pittsburgh-car-acc…

A serious car accident doesn't just cost time and money — it can cost your sense of security. This is the outcome we work toward for every client who walks through our doors. Read more real stories from SMT Legal clients: smt.legal/testimonials/

A first-time DUI in Pennsylvania can mean a license suspension, thousands in fines, and a permanent record unless you qualify for a diversion program. Early legal guidance matters: smt.legal/pittsburgh-dui-law… #DUIDefense #PittsburghCriminalDefense #DUILawyer

Insurance companies negotiate differently when they know a firm is prepared to go to trial. Our results include multi-million dollar recoveries for wrongful death, product liability, and workplace injury cases: smt.legal/results/ #SMTLegal #PersonalInjuryLaw

Spinal cord damage, severe burns, and traumatic brain injuries often mean a lifetime of care, not just a hospital stay. Compensation should reflect the full weight of what's ahead: smt.legal/pittsburgh-catastr… #CatastrophicInjury #TraumaticBrainInjury #PittsburghLawyer