Pittsburgh Personal Injury
Over the last 10 years, I have helped numerous women recover substantial monies from medical malpractice claims involving plastic and cosmetic surgery errors. I have also made a mistake or two in accepting these types of specific cases. This article will provide some advice to fellow lawyers on what to consider when reviewing a potential [...]
Flaherty Fardo, LLC, a Pittsburgh law firm focusing on injury, business and real estate litigation, is proud to announce that Attorney-Shareholder Bill Rogel has been named a Rising Star in Pennsylvania by Super Lawyers for 2012. This is an honor awarded to no more than two and a half percent of the attorneys in Pennsylvania each year. [...]
This article helps explain how to evaluate and value Pennsylvania personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits. How Much Money is My Pennsylvania Personal Injury Case Worth? To answer this question, you must first understand how to calculate ‘damages’ in Pennsylvania personal injury lawsuits. It is not enough to say that you were involved in an accident; [...]
Attorney Noah Fardo, managing partner of Flaherty Fardo, LLC a Pittsburgh law firm has been recognized by the Elite Lawyers of America for recent accomplishments in civil and trial litigation. Elite Lawyers of America recognizes “civil trial lawyers who have obtained a verdict or settlement of at least 2 Million Dollars”. Mr. Fardo’s trial litigation [...]
This article will help injured clients use 3 steps to find the best Pittsburgh Medical Malpractice Attorney to handle their case. 3. Research. Research. Research. Do not rely simply on advertising in choosing a malpractice lawyer. If you, or someone you love, has been seriously injured in a medical malpractice case, then the odds are [...]
Here are the 5 best tips for preparing for your Pennsylvania medical malpractice deposition. Rule #1 – Dress appropriately Your deposition often will be the first time that you are meeting the opposing attorney. That first impression could affect the value of your case. You will be judged. Can you handle the pressure? Are you [...]
In 2003, the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court approved a new rule requiring attorneys to obtain a ‘certificate of merit’ from a medical professional establishing that the medical work in the case fell outside acceptable standards. What this means is that you are not allowed to proceed with a medical malpractice case in Pennsylvania unless you [...]
Written by Noah Paul Fardo and posted originally on AVVO. Here are the top 10 questions injured victims should ask before hiring their personal injury attorney. #10. What is your contingency fee? Most personal injury fee agreements are based upon the contingency fee agreement. This means that there is no legal fee unless there is [...]
In June 2010, Managing Partner Noah Paul Fardo obtained a six figure settlement for a victim of a botched plastic surgery case involving an awake breast augmentation. Awake breast augmentation is a growing trend throughout the United States whereby many non-plastic surgeons are attempting breast augmentations with horrific results. There are no requirements that a [...]
Attorney Noah Fardo, managing partner of Flaherty Fardo, LLC received a seven figure confidential settlement concerning a botched breast augmentation attempted by a dermatologist. His client, a 34 year old female needed a breast reduction for medical purposes. She assumed the physician she met was qualified for the procedure. He worked for a recognized hospital, [...]
FLAHERTY FARDO, LLC realizes that a financial award can never fully compensate for a significant injury or for the loss of a loved one when a serious personal injury or accident occurs. However, monetary compensation can make sure that the difference between a life of hardship and one with the burden of injury or loss [...]
This guide will help readers understand the 3 most important steps to take after a slip & fall accident in Pennsylvania to protect their personal injury rights. Step 1: Seek appropriate medical treatment. First and foremost, seek appropriate medical care if you have been injured as a result of a slip & fall personal injury [...]
People who have elected plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery, have done so either wanting to improve their aesthetic appearance or for health related reasons. The last thing these individuals need is complications or to end up worse off than they were when they chose to undergo the original procedure. The Pittsburgh medical malpractice attorneys of FLAHERTY FARDO help [...]
FLAHERTY FARDO, LLC has taken a special interest in prosecuting malpractice claims and negligence cases concerning plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery errors and mistakes. We receive calls throughout the United States concerning botched plastic surgeries. We have take a real interest in cases involving bad breast augmentations and cases where non-plastic surgeons performed the procedure. An [...]
You Must Act Immediately After Car Accidents: It is important that investigation in Pennsylvania car accidents and motor vehicle accidents begins immediately. Witnesses disappear and memories fade. Crucial evidence in the form of skid marks and photographs from damaged vehicles needs to be obtained by experts as soon as possible following an accident. If you [...]
Pennsylvania truck accidents often cause the most catastrophic injuries. What is worse is when those accidents were preventable. Many of the trucking accidents are caused directly as a result of driver fatigue. Our law firm has spent considerable time and effort in researching and understanding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations as they pertain to [...]
The U.S. Transportation Secretary announced an immediate ban on text-messaging for truck drivers and bus drivers. Drivers who text while driving are 20 more times likely to get into an accident than nondistracted drivers. What’s worse is the government’s research indicated that at 55 mph, a driver who texts on average travels a football field [...]


