Blog
- Hit While Crossing Outside a Crosswalk in Pittsburgh? How Could That Affect Your Injury Claim?
Aug 20, 2026
You were crossing a Pittsburgh street when a vehicle hit you. Now you are dealing with injuries, medical treatment, and an insurance claim, but there is another problem: you were not inside a marked crosswalk when the collision happened. The driver or insurance company may focus heavily on where you crossed. You may be wondering whether that one fact means you caused the accident or cannot pursue an injury claim. Crossing location does matter under...Read More - Hit by a Driver Holding a Phone in Pennsylvania? What Paul Miller’s Law Means for Your Injury Claim
Jul 31, 2026
You saw the other driver looking down just before the crash. You may have noticed a phone in the driver's hand, or a witness may have told police that the driver appeared to be using one. The driver may even have received a citation at the scene. Now you are dealing with injuries, medical appointments, vehicle damage, and an insurance claim, and you want to know what that phone use means for your claim. Pennsylvania...Read More - Work Injury in Pennsylvania? Signs You May Have a Third-Party Claim
Jun 30, 2026
A work injury in Pennsylvania can leave you with more questions than answers. You may be worried about your health, your paycheck, your job, and whether workers’ compensation will cover what you need. If the injury happened on a construction site, in a warehouse, on the road, at a customer’s property, or around equipment used by several companies, the situation can become even more confusing. Many injured workers assume that workers’ compensation is the only...Read More - Injured in a Pittsburgh Motorcycle Crash? How Road Hazards and Driver Negligence Can Affect Your Claim
May 29, 2026
A motorcycle crash can leave you with immediate questions and very few clear answers. You may be in pain, waiting on medical appointments, missing work, dealing with damage to your bike, and trying to understand what caused the crash. If your loved one was injured, you may be the person fielding insurance calls, gathering paperwork, and trying to keep everything together while your family worries about what comes next. As warmer weather brings more riders...Read More - Denied SSDI Benefits in Pennsylvania? How to Appeal and Avoid Common Mistakes
Apr 28, 2026
When you are living with a serious medical condition and can no longer work the way you used to, a denial of Social Security Disability Insurance benefits can feel crushing. By the time that letter arrives, many people in Pittsburgh and across Western Pennsylvania are already under intense pressure. Bills do not stop. Rent or mortgage payments are still due. Medical appointments continue. Many people, and the loved ones depending on them, are left wondering...Read More - Denied After a House Fire or Storm Damage Claim in Pennsylvania? It May Be Insurance Bad Faith
Mar 27, 2026
When your home has already been damaged by fire, wind, hail, or a severe storm, the last thing you should have to face is an insurance company that delays, underpays, or denies your claim without a clear and legitimate reason. For many Pennsylvania homeowners, the insurance process becomes a second crisis. You may be trying to find a safe place to stay, protect your family, replace basic necessities, clean up dangerous debris, and figure out...Read More - Underinsured Motorist Claim in Pennsylvania: When a Low Offer Becomes Insurance Bad Faith
Feb 26, 2026
If you have been injured in a crash and the at-fault driver’s insurance is not enough to cover what you have lost, you may expect your own underinsured motorist coverage to step in and help. After all, you paid for that protection. You kept the policy active. You did what you were supposed to do. Then the offer arrives, and it is shockingly low. For many people across Pennsylvania, that is the moment frustration turns...Read More - The Misrepresentation Trap: Why PA Life Insurance Companies Deny Claims After a Death
Jan 27, 2026
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences any family can face. In the midst of grief, you shouldn't have to worry about how you will pay the mortgage, cover funeral expenses, or provide for your children. Life insurance is designed to provide that exact peace of mind. You pay your premiums faithfully for years, trusting that the insurance company will be there for your family when it matters most. Unfortunately, many...Read More - Bad Faith Insurance in Pittsburgh: 5 Signs Your Insurer Isn’t Protecting Your Interests
Dec 3, 2025
When you file an insurance claim, whether for an injury, property damage, disability, or another covered loss, you expect your insurer to honor the policy you’ve paid for. Unfortunately, some policyholders in Pittsburgh and throughout Western Pennsylvania discover that their insurance company is far more focused on preserving its bottom line than meeting its obligations. When an insurer delays, denies, or undervalues a valid claim without a reasonable basis, this behavior may amount to an...Read More - Denied Your Short or Long-Term Disability Claim in Western Pennsylvania? Next Steps and Common Traps
Nov 19, 2025
A denied short or long-term disability claim can turn an already difficult medical situation into a financial crisis. Many people in Western Pennsylvania rely on disability benefits when a serious injury or medical condition prevents them from working. Yet insurers often deny claims based on technicalities, incomplete documentation, or interpretations that favor the company, not the claimant. At AlpernSchubert, P.C., in Carnegie, our attorneys help individuals throughout Western Pennsylvania challenge wrongful disability denials, correct insurer...Read More