Truck accidents can cause extensive harm to victims and their families. A truck driver was recently cited after a fatal truck accident in Pennsylvania. A 61-year old woman died when her vehicle was rear-ended by the tractor trailer as she was slowing for construction....
Year: 2017
The problem of distracted driving is real
Distracted driving is unquestionably dangerous and a serious concern on our roadways. During 2015, nearly 4,000 victims lost their lives in distracted driving-related car accidents. A total of 3,477 victims were killed in distracted driving accidents and 391,000 were...
Help is available for victims of medical misdiagnosis
When an illness or disease is not properly diagnosed, it cannot be properly treated. An erroneous diagnosis can result in a worsened medical condition and even death. Fortunately, legal protections are available to help victims through the challenges they face because...
Fatal Pennsylvania truck accident claims life of victim
Truck accidents can have a broad impact on the victims and their families. In a Pennsylvania community south of the Pottsville area, a recent truck accident left a bicyclist dead. The 53-year old driver of the dump truck that struck the victims was charged with...
Victims of drunk drivers are legally protected
Being hit by a drunk driver can unexpectedly change the lives of victims forever. Drunk driving accidents can result in serious injuries being negligently caused by a drunk driver or a fatal accident wrongfully claiming the life of a loved one. Drunk drivers may face...
What do I do if hit by an uninsured or underinsured motorist?
Being involved in a car accident can be traumatic enough but, after unexpectedly being hit in a car accident, it can be overwhelming to discover the other driver does not have car insurance. You may wonder what to do and the answer is that uninsured motorist and...
State supreme court issues important medical malpractice ruling
Medical malpractice claims are an important resource for victims and their families harmed by medical negligence. A recent state supreme court decision in Pennsylvania could result in a greater number of medical malpractice claims. The court returned a case to the...
Truck accident basics
Truck accidents can have an enormous impact on the lives of victims. Victims may be left suffering with unexpected injuries, medical expenses, an inability to work and emotional trauma oftentimes associated with a truck accident. Because trucks can weight 25 times the...
Authorities are cracking down on drunk driving
Drunk and impaired driving is always a concern on state and national roadways. Police in a nearby community southeast of the Pottsville area are cracking down on drunk motorcycle riding and other forms of drunk driving. The drunk driving enforcement campaign will...
Legal resources help victims of nursing home harm
Nursing homes employ trusted caretakers to care for residents entrusted to the nursing home by their family members. Nursing homes employ nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and nurses' aides to provide care for patients. When a loved one...