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In some cases, home inspectors or sellers can face liability if they fail to notice or disclose a defect with the home. The key is whether they knew or should have known of the defect at the time of the sale.  Are Home Inspectors Accountable? If a home inspector failed to find an issue...

Home warranties do not cover personal injuries from defective home designs in Pennsylvania. However, in some cases, homeowner’s insurance may pay for these injuries if they occur to a guest, and you are personally liable.  What Does a Home Warranty Cover? A home warranty is a contract between homeowners and a company, covering the...

For over 20 years, an opioid epidemic has claimed more than a half million American lives. Countless drug companies and pharmacies have been sued, but the role of doctors is also being questioned. Some are accused of unnecessarily and routinely prescribing controlled substances, turning their practices into “pill mills.” As a result, many in...

Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall affecting more than 290,000 SUVs over concerns with the brakes. The issue has to do with braking components becoming damaged if they experience prolonged exposure to water. When moisture accumulates, corrosion can occur in the brake booster housing unit, which can lead to reduced brake performance or brake failure....

When negligence on behalf of a nursing home facility is responsible for or contributes to a resident’s death, surviving family members have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Wrongful deaths are preventable and mean a resident would be alive but for the improper medical care, abuse, or neglect committed by the staff....

Pennsylvania law essentially divides fireworks into three categories: “Consumer-grade” or “Class C” fireworks, “aerial shells,” and “display fireworks.” Residents can legally purchase Class C fireworks that contain up to 50 milligrams of explosive material, but all others are off-limits.  What Restrictions Exist For Fireworks in Pennsylvania? Before 2017, Pennsylvania residents could only purchase non-aerial...