Flaherty Fardo Rogel & Amick, LLC

09/02/2026

BY THE NUMBERS - The 2027 property assessment appeal window in Allegheny County is now closed.

More than 4,400 appeals were filed this summer.

Approximately 2,100 appeals were filed by property owners, while the remaining 2,300+ were filed by tax offices seeking increases.

Hearings will be scheduled in the upcoming month or two.

So what's next?

If you have property assessment questions, feel free to reach out for a free consultation - [email protected].

08/31/2026

A hospital investigates what went wrong. Doctors, administrators and patient safety specialists discuss the case. They determine what happened and what could be done differently.

But the injured patient may never get to see what they found.

In this clip from I Strenuously Object, Flaherty Fardo Rogel & Amick partner Bill Rogel asks whether the protections surrounding hospital peer review have gone too far — and whether patients deserve greater access to investigations involving their own care.

Listen to the full episode of I Strenuously Object on your favorite podcast app orat the LINK IN COMMENTS

08/29/2026

Do the math — you may be paying more in property taxes than you need to.

For 2027, Allegheny County’s Common Level Ratio is 49.3%. So, for example, a home worth $400,000 should be assessed at $197,200.

Is your assessment higher than you think it should be? It may be worth finding out whether you have grounds for an appeal.

Just don’t wait too long: the deadline to file a 2027 property assessment appeal is September 1.

Not sure where you stand? Contact Nicole Amick at [email protected] for a free consultation. She can review your situation and help you understand your options.

Every property is different. The example shown is for illustrative purposes.

08/24/2026

If your Allegheny County property assessment seems low compared with what your home is actually worth, that doesn’t necessarily mean you’re being taxed fairly.

For a property tax appeal, Allegheny County’s 49.3% Common Level Ratio is applied to the home’s current market value.

That means a home with a market value of $600,000, for example, should be assessed at approximately $296,000.

Understanding the difference between market value and assessed value is an important first step in determining whether your property may be over-assessed — and whether a property tax appeal could potentially lower your tax burden.

Contact me today at [email protected] to discuss your specific property tax situation and whether an appeal could help reduce your property tax burden.

Don't forget...the appeal deadline is September 1.

It'll be here faster than you realize!

08/20/2026

BREAKING - As we have been predicting for years, a full County-wide reassessment has JUST been ordered in Allegheny County.

Per the Court Order signed today, new assessment numbers must be completed by 2032, with the process beginning by next year.

We will keep everyone updated as this story develops.

Read the full article in the LINK IN COMMENTS

08/13/2026

Is there any other business where an internal investigation into how someone was injured could be kept from the person who was hurt?

That's the comparison FFRA partner Bill Rogel makes in this excerpt from I Strenuously Object.

Hospital peer review privilege is intended to encourage candid discussions about medical mistakes and improve patient safety. But Bill asks whether keeping those investigations confidential from patients is actually accomplishing that goal.

Watch the clip, and let us know what you think.

The full episode is available on YouTube. Link in comments.

08/06/2026

In a special solo episode of "I Strenuously Object", FFRA partner Bill Rogel explores an issue that most patients never even know exists, but one that can have a significant impact on a medical malpractice claim.

When a hospital investigates a serious medical mistake, the patient, and often their attorney, may never see the results of that investigation.

Bill explains why peer review privilege exists, the public policy behind it, and whether the balance between patient safety and transparency has tipped too far toward secrecy.

Whether you're facing a potential medical malpractice claim or simply want to better understand how hospitals investigate adverse medical events, this short episode offers an inside look at a process that affects patients across the country.

Watch the full episode on YouTube at the LINK IN COMMENTS.

And if you have questions about a potential medical malpractice case, contact Flaherty Fardo Rogel & Amick for a free consultation: https://www.pghfirm.com/contact

08/03/2026

$110 Million Verdict for a 100-year-old Plaintiff.

A noteworthy verdict - not because of the number, but because of the principle.

Too often, the elderly, the disabled, and the medically fragile are treated as though their lives are somehow worth less.

They aren't.

Every person deserves dignity.

Every family deserves accountability when preventable harm occurs.

Every life has value.

Read the article at the LINK IN COMMENTS.

07/23/2026

Had to share this video. Many property owners don't realize this, but it's really valuable advice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPbJ9WhwxGY

At FFRA, we file hundreds of property tax assessment appeals every year in Allegheny County, challenging assessments we believe are too high.

Many property owners assume their assessment must be correct simply because it came from the county.

This video explains why that isn't always the case and why it's worth taking a closer look.

We review every case at no cost, and if you think your property may be overassessed, we'd be happy to evaluate it.

Contact us today at https://www.pghfirm.com/contact

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07/20/2026

If you're injured away from your employer's office, are you covered by workers' compensation?

The answer is: it depends.

Many people assume workers' comp only applies inside the workplace.

In reality, the rules can change depending on whether you're commuting, driving for work, traveling for business, or working from different locations.

In this short clip with Shawn Flaherty I talk about why these distinctions matter—and why every case deserves an individual review.

If you've been injured while working or have questions about whether an injury may be covered, the attorneys at Flaherty Fardo Rogel & Amick can help you understand your rights.

Contact us now at [email protected]