Large trucks are a frequent sight on Pennsylvania roads. Not only are they on the roadways, they are sometimes on the news. Trucks are often involved in deadly and newsworthy accidents. Their large size can turn even a minor incident into a deadly accident scene. A...
Year: 2015
Consider your legal options after a commercial truck accident
In our last post, we discussed how in the news recently, a commercial truck was involved in a multi-vehicle car accident. For the civilians injured and affected by this accident, and many others in a similar situation, they should consider their legal options at this...
Multi-vehicle crash on Rt. 422 with truck results in injuries
Those affected by truck accidents will be forever changed. The body may heal and appear to be how it once was, but the mind will never forget the horrific event. Trucks can weigh up to several tons and the sheer force of it can take down just about anything in its...
Elements of medical malpractice
Medical malpractice happens when a patient decides to sue a medical professional for injuries suffered as a result of that medical professional's negligence. Now, there is a lot of legal terminology that goes along with filing a medical malpractice suit, terminology...
Is the Dram Shop Act useful in drunk driving accident cases?
Being involved in a drunk driving accident is an untenable situation. Victims in drunk driving accidents often times bear the brunt of the accident and can suffer severe injuries. At times, a drunk driving accident can result in death. The families of the victims are...
Are there defenses to drunk driving accidents?
Involvement in any car accident is always concerning but being in a drunk driving accident seems to carry with it a certain stigma because of the nature and circumstances surrounding the accident. Unlike other car related accidents, drunk driving accidents occur...
What are Pennsylvanian responsibilities in medical malpractice?
Most Pennsylvanians do not have to worry about filing a medical malpractice claim. Most people do not experience anything out of the ordinary when they visit the doctor or have medical procedures done. But, for those of us that have to go through a situation where a...
What are some birth injuries that can occur?
The birth of a child for Pottsville area residents is usually a joyous occasion. The new child is anxiously anticipated for months before it is born. Most births go as expected, with no complications, but occasionally a birth injury can occur.There are several...
Can product liability play a role in car accidents?
In most car accidents there is someone to blame. Many times the person at fault in a car collision is the driver of the car that caused the accident. This is really the most common explanation following a car crash. In cases like these, the victim in the accident has...
Contesting drunk driving at the state level
Unfortunately, some people in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, have to suffer through the aftermath of a drunk driving accident. Whether you yourself have been in an accident with a drunk driver or are a family member of a victim, it is never easy dealing with being a party...