Olinde & Mercer Law Blog
Construction delay damages: what you need to know
The longer a construction project goes past the original estimated completion date, the more costly it can be for the contractor or property owner. If left unresolved long enough, a construction delay can result in litigation. We can sort delay damages into two...
Motorcycle accident statistics and riding safe
The wind in your hair and a feeling of freedom. That’s what a motorcycle gives you. While they do look very cool, it’s important for riders to understand the dangers of the vehicle and how to stay safe while riding one. Are motorcycles dangerous? While much of the...
4 types of symptoms caused by a traumatic brain injury
Car and motorcycle crashes are the most common causes of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) here in the United States. According to the CDC, these accidents are the leading reason for TBI-related hospitalizations among those 15 to 44 years old. The extent of the damage...
How to deal with the three most common construction disputes
When you agree to take on a project, you expect to do the work and get paid. There’s satisfaction in a job well done, but it doesn’t put the food on your table. The money does that. But nearly every contractor has run into disputes that threaten their payments. In...
Volunteer fire department to defend itself in lawsuit
A volunteer fire department ambulance hit a 17-year-old crossing the street in the Pennsylvania town of Monroeville at 3:45 p.m. on October 17. Even though the ambulance’s lights and siren were said to be activated, the high school senior crossed the street and was...
