"Celebrate the independence of your nation by blowing up a small part of it." - Apu Nahasapeemapetilon In this episode of the "I Strenuously Object" podcast host Bill Rogel is joined by Dr. John Steinberg, an expert in pyrotechnics who helped write some of the regulations regarding fireworks, to discuss the dangers of fireworks, best practices for safety and how the law applies to misuse and defective products. They explore the different types of fireworks, especially consumer fireworks versus display fireworks, and delve into the three broad categories of accidents involving fireworks: product defects, operator error, and confounding variables, and give examples of each. This ILLUMINATING conversation (see what I did there?) highlights the legal angles and potential liability in fireworks-related injuries, including the concept of strict liability for defective products. Based on his many years of experience as a pyrotechnics expert and an expert witness in many fireworks injury cases, John outlines the 3 ways you can be safe when handling and lighting fireworks. Additionally, he provides guidance on disposing of fireworks and what to do in case of a misfire. If you are considering putting on a fireworks display this July 4th, John has the the explosive advice you'll need for you and your audience to enjoy yourselves and see July 5th with all digits intact. If you think you may have a personal injury lawsuit contact us to discuss the details.https://www.pghfirm.com/contact
Med spas are a gray area between hospitals and spas, offering aesthetic procedures like Botox, Microneedling, Dermabrasion and tattoo removal. However, not all med spas comply with the necessary regulations and have qualified medical professionals overseeing the procedures. On this episode of "I Strenuously Object" Bill Rogel and Noah Fardo provide three tips to stay safe when considering a med spa and add loads of experience from their years of litigating plastic surgery injury lawsuits, including a story of one plastic surgeon who taught other med spas how to do a controversial and unusual breast augmentation technique that he learned "in a dream". Bill and Noah explain how to do thorough research, how to avoid being swayed by promises of quick fixes or low cost and how to stay safe when considering a med spa. If you think you might have a plastic surgery malpractice injury or other personal injury lawsuit please contact Flaherty Fardo Rogel & Amick to arrange a consultation at https://www.pghfirm.com/contact
It's happening and it's coming for YOUR property! Pittsburgh Public Schools have sued Allegheny County to trigger a countywide property reassessment. In this episode of the podcast, Flaherty Fardo Rogel and Amick partners Nicole Amick and Bill Rogel discuss what this will mean for property owners in Pittsburgh and Allegheny county as a whole. Topics addressed: How did we get here? What will be the effect of the office building rent crisis on tax rates? What happens during a reassessment? How soon could a reassessment happen? How will my property taxes change? What does this mean for people on a fixed income? What is the Anti-Windfall Statute and how can that protect me? Is it time to panic?
In this episode of "I Strenuously Object" Attorney Bill Rogel goes solo to explain the ups and downs of the laws surrounding what a husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend or fiancé can or can not say about you in court. Bill breaks down the difference between 1. Confidential Communication and 2. Spousal Testimonial Privilege and the exceptions to the rules may surprise you. If you have legal questions of any kind or would like to suggest a question or topic for the podcast please email infor@pghfirm.com
In a previous episode of the podcast attorney Bill Rogel mentioned the term "Fact Witness". One of our attentive listeners noticed and sent in this question, "Aren't ALL witnesses FACT witnesses?" In this solo episode partner Bill clarifies this somewhat baffling legal terminology of the courtroom, using examples from the hit movie My Cousin Vinny. What is the difference between fact and opinion in the eyes of the court? When is opinion allowable? And why was Mona Lisa Vito such a great witness to help Vinnie Gambini's case?