Law Offices of August J. Ober, IV & Associates, LLC

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That’s a nice way to start the day - Proud and appreciative to be nominated by my peers for the 9th straight year! If you are injured - call or email anytime! 610-314-7848 ~ [email protected]... PERSONAL. Injury Attorney.

Had a fantastic weekend with my little girl’s first Opening Day. Proud to support teams in my childhood little league (Chichester Baseball League) and hers!

Had a great day at the Delco Open. The firm is proud to support The Delco Group! As always, they do a fantastic and selfless job supporting the Delco community!

Illness has struck the firm. Sad to report I have again contracted Type-O Peningdeh Fever. The office is forced to close a bit early today. ... Stay safe friends!

There may be hope for recovery of business losses due to Covid via Business Insurance Policies: https://www.law360.com//pa-dental-practice-wins-bid-for-vi

NEW YEAR - NEW LAW! PA has enacted a new law this year (75 Pa.C.S.A. 3327), requiring drivers to move over a full lane when passing an emergency or disabled vehicle. If you can not move over a full lane, you must reduce your speed to 20 mph less than the posted speed limit. This law will take effect on April 29, 2021. The full Statute is at this link https://www.legis.state.pa.us///HTM/75/00.033.027.000..HTM ... Be safe out there!

Last few days of the year and tying up loose ends here at the office - rcvd this thoughtful (and funny) note from a client today - nice little pick me up heading into 2021!

Stay Safe out there! I usually post during the first snow-fall and tell folks to drive safely or not at all. But what about when you get hurt walking in snowy conditions? ... Here is what the law says, from a recent Brief I filed with the Court: The Hills and Ridges rule provides protection from liability to an owner or occupier of land for falls occurring on his property where generally slippery conditions from ice and snow exist, unless the owner has permitted the ice and snow to unreasonably accumulate in ridges or elevations. Morin v. Traveler’s Rest Motel Inc., 704 A.2d 1085, 1087 (Pa.Super.1997). Where the rule is applicable, a plaintiff must prove: (1) that snow and ice had accumulated on the sidewalk in ridges or elevations of such size and character as to unreasonably obstruct travel and constitute a danger to pedestrians traveling thereon; (2) that the property owner had notice, either actual or constructive, of the existence of such condition; and (3) that it was the dangerous accumulation of snow and ice which caused the plaintiff to fall. Rinaldi v. Levine, 176 A.2d 623, 625 (Pa.1962); Pa.S.S.J.I. 18.90. However, there are circumstances recognized at law which make the Hills and Ridges rule inapplicable. One is where the fall occurred at a time when general slippery conditions were not prevalent and the fall originated from a localized patch of ice. Harmotta v. Bender, 601 A.2d 837, 841 (Pa.Super.1992) appeal denied, 608 A.2d 30 (Pa.1992). In other words, a plaintiff’s proof of hills and ridges is necessary only when her slip and fall occurred at a time when general slippery conditions prevailed in the community as a result of recent precipitation. Tonik v. Apex Garages, Inc. 275 A.2d 296 (Pa. 1971); Williams v. Schultz, 240 A.2d 812, 813 (Pa. 1968). It does not apply where the ice consists of localized patches of ice on a sidewalk otherwise free of ice and snow. Tonik, at 298. All this stuffy law analysis aside - the law ALWAYS imputes upon everyone a duty to act reasonably. A property owner should remove snow/ice within a reasonable period of time; and a person should reasonably avoid traversing upon dangerous conditions when they are evident. If you have questions or are hurt, call or email anytime! 215-779-3433 / [email protected]

One man's "hellhole" is another man's Heaven. Phila. Co. remains a top venue for Injured Plaintiffs! https://pennrecord.com//568281908-philadelphia-remains-the

This could be a game changer for abuse victims. PA Supreme Court likely to issue a decision soon. https://pennrecord.com//549299001-priest-abuse-lawsuits-ag

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