How Are TBIs Treated?
Car accidents are a primary cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and because they directly affect the brain, these injuries are some of the most challenging to endure. An injury to your brain not only seriously affects your health but can also alter your sense of self, which is an...
Read MoreSerious Injuries Suffered in a Rideshare Accident
While rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft are nothing if not convenient, rideshare accidents happen, and they are often quite serious. Rideshare drivers accept an immense responsibility for the safety of others on the road, and they also face additional risk factors behind the wheel, including interacting with the app...
Read MoreHow to Get Your Car Repaired or Replaced after a Car Accident in Pennsylvania
In a car accident that was caused by another driver’s negligence, your vehicle is almost certain to suffer considerable damage – if it’s not totaled altogether – and you may have suffered an injury in the accident as well. In other words, there is a lot going on, and obtaining...
Read MoreWhat Are Factors that Affect Car Accident Claims?
Every car accident is specific to the case at hand and the circumstances that apply, but there are specific factors that tend to affect the outcome of these claims. If you were seriously injured by another driver’s negligence, the most important step you can take is to consult with an...
Read MoreSerious Injuries Suffered in a Rideshare Accident
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have made getting around a whole lot easier. If, however, you’ve been involved in a rideshare accident, the injuries you sustain can be very serious, and the path forward toward recovering compensation for your losses can be especially challenging. If this is the difficult...
Read MoreHow Are TBIs Treated?
The impact of a traffic accident can be immense, and it can lead to very serious injuries that include traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). In fact, car accidents are a primary cause of TBIs, and these injuries are as dangerous as they are unpredictable. If you or someone you love has...
Read MoreAre There Different Degrees of TBIs?
With 1.7 million people suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year, TBIs are a leading cause of death and disability in the United States. The severity of a TBI will be a major factor in recovery time. While many TBI sufferers make complete recoveries, others are forced to live...
Read MoreDetermining Fault When a Car and Bicycle Collide
In 2022, 1,084 bicyclists were killed in vehicle crashes. When a car and bicycle collide, determining fault is a matter of examining who acted negligently. Since motor vehicle crashes can be complicated, determining fault is not always clear. In some cases, fault may be shared between the motorist and the...
Read MoreCommon causes of tractor-trailer crashes
Tractor-trailer crashes are serious events that can lead to catastrophic injuries for victims. Partially due to this risk, truckers have a duty to operate their vehicles safely, but the onus isn’t solely on them. Trucking companies, component manufacturers, cargo loaders and maintenance technicians can all play a role in ensuring...
Read MoreUsing your camera as an ally after a wreck
Have you ever heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words?” Well, when it comes to a car accident claim, a picture can actually be worth thousands of dollars. Car accidents happen so fast that it can be difficult for the people involved to remember what happened, and...
Read MoreThe most dangerous times of day to be on the road
Every time you get on the road and drive, there is risk. Accidents happen, even to the best drivers, and can be devastating and leave behind life-changing consequences. While there is always a risk, there are certain times when it is riskier to be on the road. Driving during the...
Read MoreStudies reveal potential backseat dangers
For many motor vehicle consumers, bigger is better, particularly if they have kids or travel often with their cars. Other customers seek out smaller transports that provide better gas mileage and easier parking. However, with those savings come significant risks. According to recent crash test data from the Insurance Institute...
Read MoreSlip-and-falls in Pennsylvania
Worried about slipping and falling on that dangerous ice that your neighbor didn’t clear from their sidewalk? You are not alone. Slip-and-falls are the most common injuries in the country, especially during Winter. What responsibilities do property owners have? Property owners (including those responsible for business properties) are responsible for...
Read MoreHow apologizing after an accident can affect your claim
In the moments following a car accident, your instincts are likely to take over. It can be easy to forget the necessary steps you should take, and you might even apologize to the other driver even if you do not know if you are at fault for the collision. While...
Read MoreMistakes to avoid when seeing your doctor after an auto accident
After experiencing a motor vehicle accident, it is important to seek medical attention regardless of how you feel immediately after the fact. Some symptoms and injuries do not become apparent until some time after the incident. When you see your doctor after an accident, however, it is important to avoid...
Read MorePennsylvania: the sixth-most dangerous state for winter driving
How dangerous are roads in the wintertime? Plenty if drivers are not cautious since the highways and streets may occasionally become slick, icy and filled with snow. Add inexperienced, nervous and reckless drivers, and you may have collisions that lead to serious injuries and fatalities. Pennsylvania is not immune to...
Read MoreMen Or Women: Who Is Involved In More Car Accidents In Pennsylvania?
Car accidents do not discriminate. They can happen to anyone at any time. Yet, certain groups may be more likely to find themselves involved in a crash, even if it is no fault of their own. One of the more interesting pieces of research is the breakdown of accidents between...
Read MoreWho is at fault in a truck accident?
Commercial truck accidents often result in significant damage and injuries due to the size and weight of these vehicles. They also pose challenges in determining liability for the incident. There are several parties to consider, including the driver, the trucking company, the truck manufacturer and the mechanic. There are a...
Read MoreWhat to do after a hit and run in Pennsylvania
You’re driving down the street on morning, on your way to work. You enter an intersection on a green light. Suddenly, a driver from across the street speeds through a red light and plows into your passenger-side door. You’re stunned. When you get your wits about you, you look around...
Read MoreReasons tractor-trailer accidents are devastating
Even minor vehicular accidents can be upsetting. When accidents involve tractor-trailers, the results are almost always severe. There are a few reasons why tractor-trailers are prone to causing personal injury. Drivers aware of these factors are more inclined to be cautious behind the wheel. Weight The average passenger car weighs...
Read MoreWhat to do if you are hit riding your motorcycle
As a motorcycle rider, you have as much right to drive on the road as an automobile. Unfortunately, though true, you are still 29 times more likely to die in a traffic crash than someone in a car. Here are four tips to help you navigate the situation if you...
Read MoreAfter a car crash, it can pay to avoid rushing into a settlement.
Being involved in a serious car crash can turn your life upside-down. You may be hospitalized – concerned about your recovery and what this event means for your future. When an insurance adjuster contacts you to offer you a settlement, it may be tempting to sign the papers and be...
Read MorePennsylvania is one of the worst states for winter driving deaths
An average of 1,836 people die in car accidents caused by winter weather conditions every year. Pennsylvania is one of the four states with the most deaths attributed to winter weather driving. What can you do to stay safer on the roads? Avoid jerky movements Jerking the steering wheel or...
Read More3 car accident injuries with delayed symptoms
After a crash, an initial assessment of the damage is key. You may check yourself for injuries as well as look at the impact on your car and any others involved. During this initial assessment, you may not seem injured — does this mean you can skip a visit to...
Read More4 safety features that could help prevent large truck crashes
People driving on Pennsylvania roadways can expect to see 18-wheelers at any hour. Hundreds of large trucks travel highways like Interstate 81 every day. Truck-car collisions often result in catastrophic injuries for passenger car occupants, but researchers think four safety features could prevent thousands of crashes. Research findings released A...
Read MoreWhat to do if you are injured by a hit and run driver
Pennsylvania law requires drivers to immediately stop their vehicles, exchange information and provide aid when an automobile accident happens. Drivers who fail to follow the law may face a third-degree misdemeanor charge and up to a $2,500 fine and as much as a year in prison. Despite the potential penalties,...
Read MoreAvoid these mistakes when dealing with the insurance company after an accident
Your insurance company positions itself as a trusted confidante, providing protection after a serious accident. While your auto insurer does offer the peace of mind of financial coverage, obtaining the settlement you deserve can sometimes be difficult. Avoid these common mistakes when dealing with an insurance agent after an auto...
Read MoreWho pays medical bills after a dog bite injury?
If you or a loved one suffered a dog attack, you might have significant medical bills or even be unable to work. If the bite occurred in Pennsylvania, the dog’s owner may have financial responsibility for the costs related to the attack. Learn more about how dog bite liability works...
Read MoreOverreliance on Technology Presents Risks on the Road
Self-driving cars are growing in both prominence and sophistication. Sensors and artificial intelligence help to not only maintain the vehicle’s speed and stability but also avoid serious accidents. Yet, the technology remains a work in progress. Glitches have already resulted in injuries and death, largely due to complacency that results...
Read MoreFollowing through with medical care impacts a car crash claim
Immediately after a car crash, you wind up in the hospital because of a broken leg or a head injury. The physician overseeing your care eventually recommends physical therapy, regular doctor visits or expensive medication to help you recover. Possibly because you have mediocre health insurance or because you view...
Read More3 types of photos to take after a car accident
Almost immediately after a motor vehicle accident, the scene becomes chaotic with emergency personnel and others coming to assist. Tow trucks take damaged vehicles off of the road and crews remove debris off the roadways. Capturing photographs of your surroundings after the car accident helps you preserve any evidence. Certain...
Read MoreWill your insurance company take advantage of you after a crash?
After a motor vehicle accident, there will come a time when you reach out to your insurance agent to file a claim. Upon doing so, it’s your hope that they’re sensitive to your emotions and willing to do whatever it takes to assist you. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Here’s...
Read MoreA car accident may leave you with a lifetime of vision problems
Good visual acuity and eye health are essential for your quality of life. After all, if you cannot see properly, you may not be able to provide for yourself and your family members. You may also miss out on many activities that make life worth living. Regrettably, a car accident...
Read MoreWhat happens when a driver doesn’t have enough insurance?
Liability insurance is unquestionably one of the reasons why people feel safe getting behind the wheel. After all, a crash can result in catastrophic injuries and substantial, expensive property damage. Insurance at least provides a layer of protection from those losses. If another driver smashes into your car one day,...
Read More3 possible ways to suffer a burn in a car crash
Car accidents are not exactly rare in the Keystone State. In fact, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, there are about 15 automobile crashes every hour. Even if you have managed to avoid a collision so far, you may eventually have to contend with one. While you may expect...
Read MoreReduce your risk for a tractor-trailer collision
Auto accidents with tractor-trailers and other large trucks can result in devastating personal injury. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reports more than 4,000 fatalities in this type of collision in 2018 alone, 82% of whom were traveling in a car, on foot, on a bike or by motorcycle. These...
Read MoreDon’t let a distracted driver ruin your Christmas
It might be the most wonderful time of the year, but Christmas can also be the most stressful. From buying presents to planning get-togethers, your never-ending to-do list keeps growing. But you know how important it is to stay safe no matter how much you have going on. Other Pennsylvania...
Read MoreSmartphone addiction is a problem in Pennsylvania
Every day throughout the year, there are car accidents Pennsylvania. If you commute to and from work by automobile each day, you’ve likely witnessed numerous near-collisions during your travels. You’re always at risk for a collision when you drive. Your safety often hinges on how cautious and alert you are...
Read MorePennsylvania travelers at risk when distracted drivers are near
Whether you’re a full-time Pennsylvania resident or one of many travelers who visit the beautiful Keystone State on vacation, you likely will find yourself in some high-traffic areas from time to time. Highway speeds are a lot faster nowadays than they used to be. Avoiding collision can be quite challenging...
Read MoreWalking isn’t always safer than being in a car
A lot of people in Pennsylvania and other states have taken up walking as a hobby. Perhaps you’re the type of person who doesn’t have long-distance running endurance but still want to stay in shape and enjoy the outdoors. Walking might be the perfect activity for you. Whether you live...
Read MorePennsylvania intersection safety: Ways to lower risk of collision
It would be next to impossible to drive on Pennsylvania roadways every day without ever having to navigate an intersection. Even if most of the driving you do is on highways, you likely still approach crossroads when you travel through your neighborhood, through cities or other non-highway areas. It’s no...
Read MoreHead-on car crash in Schuylkill kills three, injures one
Drivers in Schuylkill and across Pennsylvania will understand that any auto accident leaves them in jeopardy of suffering injuries and even fatalities. Some types of crashes are more dangerous than others, and a head-on collision is among the worst. For people who have been hurt or who have lost a...
Read MoreDocumentary sparks discussion about medical mistakes
Medical errors are one of the biggest understated fears for Pennsylvania residents. Since going to see a medical professional is done to receive effective treatment for an illness, condition or injury, there is a clear expectation that the medical professionals will adhere to standard protocol and provide the proper treatment....
Read MorePedestrian hit in auto accident crossing street, dies
With the number of dangers on the road in Pennsylvania, people are wise to be extra cautious when they are out and about as drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. But, even if they are careful, there is always a risk that there will be a car accident. When it involves a...
Read MorePopular teen athlete dies in apparent drunk driving accident
It is an unfortunate truth that drunk drivers are still common on the road in Schuylkill and across Pennsylvania. While significant attention is now paid to distracted drivers, the ever-present dangers of drivers who get behind the wheel under the influence of alcohol and drugs remains. A person who is...
Read MorePedestrian injured and hospitalized after hit and run crash
The dangers on the road in Schuylkill and throughout Pennsylvania are well-known. With the number of drivers who are under the influence, driving while distracted, operating their vehicles recklessly and committing any number of risky acts behind the wheel, an auto accident can happen at any moment. Few are as...
Read MoreDrunk driving in Pennsylvania on the rise
The danger of encountering a drunk driver is significant throughout Pennsylvania. When a driver is under the influence, it negatively impacts judgment and reactions. This can lead to a crash with serious injuries and death. A longstanding danger when on the road is being hit by a drunk driver. To...
Read MoreDrunk driver statistics in Pennsylvania show rise in crashes
People throughout Pennsylvania will undoubtedly be concerned about the growing number of dangers when on the road. That frequently involves relatively new issues, such as distracted driving. However, it is an unfortunate reality that accidents caused by drunk drivers are still problematic. Research examining the frequency with which drivers are...
Read MoreDrunk drivers add to Pennsylvania parents’ stress
If you’re like most Pennsylvania parents of several children, especially if even one of them is a teenager under age 16, you likely spend a lot of time in your car, driving them places. It’s all part of the journey, you say, and you’re usually glad to do it. However,...
Read MoreStudy looks at generational distracted driver behaviors
Encountering a distracted driver is something people throughout Pennsylvania will experience quite often these days. The problem is so widespread that law enforcement and legislators are constantly seeking strategies to stop it. Regardless of the danger and potential penalties for texting and driving and taking part in other distracting behaviors...
Read MoreGetting the right help with a truck accident case
Trucks are ever present on the roads in Schuylkill, Pottsville and the surrounding areas of Pennsylvania. While most will be operated safely and within the rules of the road, their sheer size and the speeds at which they travel can be intimidating to even the most experienced and confident drivers....
Read MoreStudy indicates many medical mistakes might stem from burnout
Pennsylvania residents who seek medical care for any reason have the right to expect that they will be given the proper treatment, the correct medications and not be subject to mistakes on the part of medical professionals. Unfortunately, medical errors are common and they can cause serious injury and even...
Read MoreParents texting and driving with kids in car is a problem
The problem of drivers being distracted is prevalent. Now, studies seek to examine the phenomenon to devise ways to put a stop to it. Worryingly, a new study indicates that adults are even texting and driving while they have children in the vehicle with them. Those who suffer serious injuries...
Read MorePeace of mind when facing injuries caused by uninsured driver
No one begins their commute thinking about it ending with an accident – we go about our lives day after day with little to no issue. In the blink of an eye, however, this can change, and an accident can cause lasting damage to those involved. Along with the immediate...
Read MoreAuto accident between police vehicle and civilians kills 2
An auto accident in Schuylkill can occur in many different circumstances. There can be a negligent driver, a reckless driver, a driver under the influence, or a driver who was distracted behind the wheel. Any of these behaviors – individually or in combination – can lead to a crash with...
Read MoreU.S. has high number of mistakes injuring mothers in childbirth
Barring unusual issues, most Pennsylvanians will not view childbirth as overtly dangerous to the health of the mother and child. In truth, there is recent information stating that mothers are experiencing an increasing number of complications, injuries and death during childbirth in the United States. This was presented in an...
Read MoreSummer weather doesn’t always mean safer roads in Pennsylvania
Although summer generally makes for safer road and driving conditions, motorists must not become complacent. Plenty of car accidents happen during the summer months in Pennsylvania. Rain, holiday celebrations, greater numbers of motorcycles, and more weekend traffic congestion are all factors that contribute to summertime accidents. For this reason, it...
Read MoreHoliday injury crashes down in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, there are usually a higher number of crashes and driving under the influence (DUI) arrests on the Fourth of July than during a typical, non-holiday period. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, this year’s Independence Day holiday was no exception. In spite of the elevated numbers of car...
Read MoreDuring July 4th week, remember deadly consequences of DUI
The Fourth of July is a holiday that people in Pennsylvania often celebrate by hoisting an adult beverage or two. In that alone, there is absolutely nothing wrong. However, it does become a problem when someone who has had too much to drink or is under the influence of another...
Read MorePennsylvania high court case has medical malpractice implications
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court is poised to decide a case that could have wide-ranging implications for health care practitioners. In Pennsylvania, the law in medical malpractice cases has been that a doctor – or other health care professional – cannot claim that a patient “assumed the risk” of a procedure...
Read MorePennsylvania 31st in nation when it comes to ‘road safety’
Pennsylvania has one the largest populations in the United States, which translates to a lot of motorists on the roads, streets and highways of the Keystone State. According to a survey conducted by the website WalletHub, Pennsylvania also happens to have a less than stellar score when it comes to...
Read MoreWhat damages may you pursue if you are injured in car accident?
Getting into a car accident caused by a negligent driver is one of the most frightening, disheartening experiences you can have. After all, a motor vehicle crash can leave you with more than just physical scars — it can also leave you with emotional and financial ones. Unfortunately, sometimes car...
Read MoreSelf-driving cars cause for concern in Pennsylvania
In less than 12 months, a string of accidents, including at least one in Pennsylvania, has placed self-driving vehicle technology under considerable scrutiny. This comes at the same time as the Keystone State has opened its roads to testing of such technology (although it was halted after a fatal Arizona...
Read MoreMotorcycle fatalities down slightly in Pennsylvania
Usually warmer weather means that there will be more motorcyclists on the roads, highways and turnpikes in Pennsylvania. Although motorcyclists often ride more frequently during non-winter months, traffic fatalities involving motorcycles still account for a significant percentage of all motor vehicle deaths in the Keystone State. This is because riders...
Read MoreWe assist Pennsylvania victims of distracted drivers
Distracted driving has been on the rise in Pennsylvania and across the United States. Traffic safety experts report that distracted driving is a factor in more than eight out of every 10 car accidents in the nation. Inattentive driving is responsible for more than 3,000 traffic deaths each year across...
Read MorePennsylvania motorists among nation’s least safe drivers
EverQuote – an online aggregator of insurance quotes – utilizing over 781 million miles of 2017 driving data that was compiled with its EverDrive app, has concluded that that Pennsylvania motorists are the third worst drivers in the United States. In order to reach this conclusion, the firm examined a...
Read MoreIn Pennsylvania, keyless ignitions may be stealthy killers
When one thinks of a wrongful death caused by a car, it would not be unusually to picture a tragic crash. But, not all car accidents that cause death even damage the vehicle. In fact, some accidental deaths due to cars have more to do with just how well they...
Read MoreMistaken identity can lead to medical malpractice in Pennsylvania
Horror stories about the wrong patient being anesthetized and wheeled into surgery, only to be operated on before the mistake has been realized, abound in pop culture. With the precautions that hospitals, physicians and other healthcare facilities take these days to confirm identities, mistaken identity is far less common than...
Read MoreReckless truck drivers wreak havoc on Pennsylvania roads
A motorist on the roads, streets and highways of Pennsylvania must contend with many potential hazards, ranging from potholes and road construction to drunk and distracted drivers. The latter are of particular concern when they are behind the wheel of large vehicle, like a delivery truck or a tractor trailer....
Read MoreDrunk drivers scourge of Pennsylvania roads
When a drunk driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle, the driver is putting the lives of other Pennsylvania motorists in jeopardy. Drunk and impaired driving continues to be one of the leading causes of fatal traffic accidents – just after speeding – in the Keystone State. When a...
Read MoreWhat is negligence in Pennsylvania?
When discussing a personal injury accident case in Pennsylvania, one may hear the person who allegedly caused the accident or injury referred to as “negligent.” It’s one thing to be negligent in a day-to-day sense, like forgetting to stop at the store for milk. But demonstrating negligence in a legal...
Read MoreAutonomous cars on ice in Pennsylvania after accidents
In Pennsylvania, as well as other states, Uber has pulled its autonomous cars and SUVs off the roads and suspended its testing program. Although one day, such technology may result in safer roads, a pair of highly-publicized car accidents has shown that the technology may not be ready for use...
Read MoreJury verdict sets record in Pennsylvania medical negligence case
When a patient seeks the advice or care of a health professional in Pennsylvania, they are trusting the professional to use the utmost care and skill – particularly where children and infants are concerned. If a medical provider fails to meet the standards expected of them by their profession, the...
Read MoreTractor trailer hit-and-run reveals peril to motorists
One of the dangers that Pennsylvania motorists may not consider when sharing the road with tractor trailers is the big rigs are so large, their drivers may not realize that they’ve been in an accident. There is also the more sinister possibility that a driver involved in a truck accident...
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day means spike in Pennsylvania DUI crashes
Holidays like St. Patrick’s Day appear to be dangerous times for Pennsylvania motorists to be on the state’s roads, streets and highways. Revelers tend to have one (or more) too many and then, rather than calling a taxi or an app-based driving service, they get behind the wheel of a...
Read MoreA $3.4 million award in Pennsylvania medical malpractice case
When a medical professional is presented with the evidence they need to make a diagnosis and yet fails to do so, such a failure may rise to the level of medical malpractice. In some cases, the failure to diagnose results in the worsening of a patient’s condition, requiring in turn...
Read MoreWinter’s second nor’easter wreaks havoc in Schuylkill County
Explosive cyclogenesis transformed the winter’s second nor’easter into a deadly bomb cyclone. The dangerous storm caused several major car accidents and road closures across the state of Pennsylvania. While it is natural to attribute such crashes to the weather – and absent such conditions they may not have happened –...
Read MoreNot all medical malpractice is accidental
An oft-heard maxim of health care is “first, do no harm.” Medical malpractice may arise when this maxim is violated. Most typically, when the topic of medical malpractice comes up, it involves tales of bungled surgeries, misdiagnoses or even the failure to diagnose an illness. What these types of cases...
Read MoreInjured in a car accident in Pennsylvania? We can help
Being injured in a car accident can be life changing. You may spend time in a hospital, lose wages from being out of work, have to go through physical therapy or some other rehabilitative process. Meanwhile medical bills and expenses will pile up while your ability to pay them is...
Read MoreBig rigs can be big trouble on icy highways
It is an unfortunate familiar winter story in Pennsylvania: Multi-vehicle accidents, closed highways and tractor trailers. Tractor trailers are not an inherent danger in and of themselves. But, because of their size and weight, big rigs require considerably more time and distance to stop. If a semi-truck is unable to...
Read MoreUninsured v. underinsured motorists: the difference
The terms “underinsured motorist” and “uninsured motorist” are sometimes used in an interchangeable manner. They do have similar meanings, but in Pennsylvania, there are slight differences. An uninsured motorist — “UM” in insurance parlance — has no insurance coverage at all. An underinsured motorist (UIM), on the other hand, has...
Read MoreOne does not have to be in a car to be in a car accident victim
Pennsylvanians who read the local news or drives Route 61 on a regular basis knows that accidents happen. And, when accidents involve a heavy, fast-moving object, like a car or truck, the potential for injury is amplified. Some car accidents are avoidable and some simply are not. In some cases,...
Read MoreIs failure to diagnose an illness medical malpractice?
When a patient sees a medical professional and explains a set of symptoms, the patient can reasonably expect that tests will be conducted, the symptoms will be taken into account and a diagnosis will be given. Once there is a diagnosis, treatment can begin. But, what if the medical professional...
Read MoreInvasion of privacy may rise to level of medical malpractice
When one thinks of a medical malpractice case, incidents such as surgical errors, failures to diagnose an illness, or secondary infections may come to mind. In Pennsylvania, as elsewhere, medical professionals are not only supposed to do their jobs correctly, they are also held to a higher standard of conduct....
Read MorePennsylvania text ban does not protect against distracted drivers
Our state bans texting while driving. But, it fails to account for the many other kinds of distracted driving that can cause a car accident. This means that motorists cannot rely on law enforcement to keep distracted drivers off the road. Instead, they must drive defensively and if an accident...
Read MoreSometimes a lawyer is ‘just what the doctor ordered’
In Pennsylvania, when you visit a hospital or doctor’s office, or move a loved one into a care facility, you expect to be treated with the utmost care and professionalism. And in the vast majority of cases, you receive the care you expect. Unfortunately, however, mistakes happen, as do negligent...
Read MoreHoliday drunk driving can have devastating consequences
As in any other state, drunk drivers continue to pose a huge risk to other motorists in Pennsylvania. The holiday season, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, and its attendant revelry, usually means that there are more intoxicated motorists on the road. Unfortunately, the results can be deadly. For example,...
Read MoreWhat’s the time limit for a medical negligence-caused death case?
A recent opinion from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court clarified the statute of limitations – the time limit for filing a lawsuit – in cases where a person dies because of medical negligence. Justice Sallie Mundy wrote the opinion in the case of Dubose v. Quinlan. Although the two-year statute of...
Read MoreTruck accidents underscore potential for serious injuries
Commercial trucks can cause serious injuries when they are involved in accidents. Their sheer size and weight may result in catastrophic damage to smaller vehicles, which in turn compromises the smaller vehicle’s ability to protect its occupants. The damage can be even more extensive when a negligent driver is involved....
Read MoreHealth care warranties: compensation for medical negligence?
When medical professionals are negligent or make mistakes, patients and insurers are usually the ones who have to foot the bill. This is different from most other industries where a provider is expected to make good on a faulty service or product. If a person paid a plumber to fix...
Read MoreWhat are hours of service requirements for truck drivers?
Road trips can be fun adventures for Pottsville residents who enjoy the open road and time behind the wheels of their vehicles. When they take off they may be fueled by the energy and excitement of a new journey. However, when they get tired their excitement may wane and they...
Read MoreKnow your rights after suffering a vehicle accident
Thanksgiving and a slew of winter holidays are just around the corner. Pennsylvanians have arrived at the holiday season and along with more time off to enjoy celebrations with friends and family, many people will take to the roads to reach their loved ones for holiday get-togethers and vacations. While...
Read MoreFatalities from drunk driving accidents are unfortunately common
Drunk driving is a preventable evil that claims lives all across the country. Pennsylvanians carry the heavy burdens of suffering from these tragic traffic incidents as hundreds of individuals die on area roads each year due to the reckless conduct of intoxicated motorists. This post will discuss several sobering statistics...
Read MoreThe dangers of truck accidents
In recent weeks, this blog has discussed truck accidents and the dangers they present to Pennsylvania residents. Truck accidents can result in far more catastrophic injuries and damages to victims than a car accident involving passenger vehicles. A fully loaded semi truck can weight 25 times what the average passenger...
Read MoreWhat should I do after a car accident?
The period of time following a car accident can be chaotic and overwhelming, however, it is important for car accident victims to know the steps to take following a car accident to ensure they receive appropriate medical care and preserve a claim for their damages if they decide to make...
Read MoreVictims of surgical errors are legally protected
Surgical errors can be devastating to victims which is why victims have important legal protections when they have been injured or otherwise harmed by surgical errors or other medical malpractice. When a medical care provider has been careless and negligently harmed a patient, victims and their families can seek compensation...
Read MoreTruck driver cited in fatal Pennsylvania truck accident
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. The 36-year old truck driver was...
Read MoreThe 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 injured in distracted driving accidents during 2015 which impacts victims, families...
Read MoreHelp 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 of a medical misdiagnosis or a failure to diagnose....
Read MoreFatal 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 leaving the scene of an...
Read MoreVictims 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 different consequences through the legal...
Read MoreWhat 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 underinsured motorist insurance...
Read MoreState 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 lower court, finding that a doctor could not delegate...
Read MoreTruck 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 average passenger vehicle, the consequences of a truck...
Read MoreAuthorities 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 continue through Labor Day. A representative for local...
Read MoreLegal 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 has been harmed in a nursing home, it can be...
Read MoreVictims of distracted drivers are protected in Pennsylvania
Distracted driving is a serious concern on roadways throughout the country, including in Pennsylvania. Distracted driving is considered any behavior that removes the driver’s focus from the roadway, eyes from the roadway or hands from the wheel. Pennsylvania has a texting while driving ban which is considered a primary offense....
Read MoreCertain driving behaviors face police crackdown throughout state
Various types of driving behaviors may lead to car accidents and may be considered negligent driving. Police throughout Pennsylvania are cracking down on aggressive driving behaviors in an attempt to reduce car accidents, injuries from car accidents and fatal car accidents. Police are targeting driving behaviors such as failing to...
Read MoreFamily receives $12.5 million medical malpractice settlement
Medical malpractice can have a lifelong impact on victims and their families. A recent settlement will result in a young girl who suffered brain and heart damage as a result of medical malpractice, and her parents, receiving a settlement of a minimum of $12.5 million. The settlement between the victims...
Read MoreWhat do I do if I am hit by an uninsured motorist?
Unexpectedly being involved in a car accident caused by another driver is an unpleasant experience for any motorist. When the victim has suffered injuries and other harm, it can be even more troubling to discover that the negligent driver does not have car insurance. Fortunately, there are options for car...
Read MoreMore than 1,000 bicycle accidents on state’s roads in 2016
Bicycling is increasingly popular as a sport, a hobby and a method of personal transportation. Cycling provides good exercise and a great way to enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, as every cyclist knows, the activity comes with serious risks. Bicyclists must share the road with cars and trucks, and when drivers...
Read MoreProtections for victims of a failure to diagnose are available
Medical malpractice is serious for victims and their families. Medical mistakes can result in serious injuries, permanent harm and even death. Because a timely and accurate diagnosis is critical to successfully treating a medical condition, a failure to diagnose can result in a worsened condition. Medical mistakes can cause preventable...
Read MoreWhat can you do if you suffer a brain injury in a car accident?
Celebrating Independence Day typically means an increase in the number of car accidents on the roads in Pennsylvania and elsewhere throughout the country, including many drunk driving accidents. One of the more common injuries during a motor vehicle accident is a head injury. The brain is the most important part...
Read MoreStudying the statistics of car accidents
We all know that cars can be dangerous. But many people, including those living in and near Pottsville, Pennsylvania, may not fully appreciate or understand just how often accidents occur, or how many accidents affect those of us living in the United States. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s website...
Read MoreProtecting children from car accidents
There is nothing more cherished to a parent than the health, safety, well-being and happiness of a child. Yet, according to statistics from The Journal of Pediatrics, children often fall victim to deadly motor vehicle accidents due to the negligence of a parent. A deeper look at the study shows...
Read MoreHow do truck accidents occur?
The laws of physics tell us that the larger the vehicle, the harder it is for it to accelerate, slow down or change direction. This may be taken for granted for motorists who hop in their car and share the roads with trucks, which are far bigger and heavier than...
Read MoreBaby injured at birth receives $23.1 million in settlement
Every parent’s worst nightmare became a reality for a couple in Tinley Park, Illinois, when they learned that their newborn child suffered serious complications during birth that would lead to life-long health problems. According to the attorney of the case, the infant victim was not properly treated and suffered from...
Read MoreState data shows distracted driving is increasing
New technology has been a boon for Americans and people throughout the world, but inherent issues still arise with each new electronic toy that reaches the market. Walk into any mall or café and you will see that one of today’s fades throughout the United States, including the Pottsville, Pennsylvania,...
Read MoreProtecting loved ones from nursing home abuse
It is never an easy decision to send a loved one to a nursing home. But, as we age, sometimes we start to lose both the mental and physical abilities to take care of ourselves. Add to it the likelihood that we are not as healthy as our younger years...
Read MoreBe mindful of motorcycles on the roads
Spring is here and the weather is getting warmer. This also means that more people will be outdoors, including an increase of motorcyclists on the roads. Motorcyclists pose specific dangers to those on the road and are susceptible to their own inherent set of dangers that may be overlooked by...
Read MoreHoliday weekend means more drunk drivers on the roads
Throughout the United States, including in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, people recently celebrated Cinco de Mayo. Unfortunately, this also means that after a night of celebration, many people headed back to their cars and got on the roads after having too much to drink. Drunk driving not only jeopardizes the safety and...
Read MoreAccident between car and tractor sends one to hospital
When drivers get behind the wheel of a car they are often aware of the inherent risks that they may come across. Accidents between two cars are common. Truck accidents are less common, but could lead to serious or even catastrophic injuries. There are always other dangers on the road...
Read MoreWhat do I do after a car accident?
As we know, an accident can happen to any person at any time. Although we may take all necessary precautions to avoid an accident, we cannot vouch for everyone else on the roads, or account for bad weather or unforeseen hazards on the roads. When an accident does occur though,...
Read MoreTruck accidents are often deadly
While car accidents are not uncommon, thankfully most are relatively minor fender benders and do not cause major damage or injuries to anyone involved. Truck accidents, however, are another story. There are many reasons why truck accidents are often serious, leading to catastrophic or even deadly results. Some are obvious;...
Read MoreWhat is uninsured motorist insurance coverage?
Nothing can ruin a person’s day like a car accident. One minute, it’s just another day on the road. The next minute, your car has been damaged and perhaps you’ve suffered injuries. What do you do if you discover that the other driver does not have liability insurance? Auto insurers...
Read MoreCollecting evidence against a drunk driver for a civil case
Everybody knows that drunk driving is illegal and that those who drive while intoxicated face fines, license suspension and even possibly jail time if caught and convicted. People in Schuylkill County should also be aware that drunk drivers may also face civil liability for their misdeeds. If their drunk driving...
Read MoreOne killed in commercial vehicle accident on icy road in PA
Spring has arrived in Pennsylvania, and many in the Keystone State are eagerly awaiting the warmer weather. Still, winter may not be done with us yet, as there is still the possibility of snow and ice in the forecast. Most automobile drivers know that the presence of snow and ice...
Read MoreWhat are some rules that apply in Pennsylvania work zones?
Spring is just around the corner, and folks in Pottsville know what that means: road work. Soon the orange barriers will be up and work zone speed limits will be in effect. For workers in these work zones, it means another work season will begin. Sunburn and heat exhaustion are...
Read MoreSchuylkill County car accident victims have options
Many Schuylkill County residents are justifiably proud of their excellent driving skills. But what about all of the other drivers out there? All it takes is one negligent driver to ruin a person’s day – or worse. It’s sometimes easy to forget that safe roads are a cooperative effort among...
Read MorePushing a medical malpractice case toward settlement
Many Pennsylvania residents know that medical malpractice cases can be difficult to pursue successfully. These types of cases can involve complex factual scenarios that can be difficult to present to a jury in a trial. However, if the evidence is strong enough, there is a possibility that the case could...
Read MoreThe devastating impact of drunk driving accidents
Most people know that drunk driving is a serious concern throughout the country and also in Pennsylvania. Law enforcement agencies everywhere routinely focus their resources toward policing drunk driving, especially around certain holidays. And, drunk driving is one of the most common criminal charges that Americans face. The sad reality...
Read MoreAllstate sued for mishandling of underinsured motorist accident
Most drivers today understand the protocol involved when and if you are involved in a car accident. After checking yourself and any passengers for injuries after a car accident, the drivers of the involved vehicles should exchange personal and insurance information. But, what happens if the driver that caused your...
Read MoreCommon negligent behaviors behind many PA truck accidents
The phrase, accidents happen, seems ironic when a person suffers injuries in a collision with a semi-truck or other commercial vehicle. Since accident injuries can be so severe and life-changing, simply stating that ‘accidents happen’ seems so disparaging. Instead of writing your own or a loved one’s injuries off as...
Read MoreWhen PA medical negligence is suspected, consider filing suit
When you have your health, you have everything. For some, being in a healthy state is a constant struggle. Whether due to a medical condition or an injury one suffered, there comes a time in everyone’s life when they require medical attention. Our country’s medical care is known as some...
Read MoreDo insurance policies cover an uninsured or underinsured driver?
A small percentage of Pennsylvania car accidents that happen involve an uninsured or underinsured driver. These drivers are categorized as such because they do not have adequate, or in some instances, any car insurance. Car insurance protects drivers from themselves and also from other drivers when they get into car...
Read MoreI-80 closed after tractor-trailer accident
Winter-driving conditions always add an extra aspect of danger for those driving on Pennsylvania roads. Icy conditions can play a major role in car accidents. Slick conditions can turn a little fender-bender into a multi-vehicle pile up. Those driving on icy roads need to be cautious and understand the potential...
Read MoreProcess after suspected PA drunk driving accident
When a person makes the choice to enjoy alcohol, they should do so responsibly. Responsible intake of alcohol would include, among many things, the choice to abstain from operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Most people have no problem abiding by this limitation, as it is dangerous and against the...
Read MorePA truck accident injury could be due to negligence
Oftentimes, travelers will see semi-trucks or other commercial vehicles on their journey. These commercial trucks are the heart of the domestic economy because they bring goods and services to those that need them. However, sometimes these routes do not go as scheduled for the trucks and they are involved in...
Read MoreCan someone besides my doctor be responsible for medical injury?
When the majority of people think of medical malpractice, they think of a doctor performing a surgery inaccurately and thus causing serious and unnecessary injury to their patient. While it is true that this is an example of a medical malpractice case, there are many other ways that medical malpractice...
Read MoreHead-on collision leaves police wondering who was speeding
When it comes to the laws and rules on the road, they are implemented and enforced to keep the community safe. The purpose of a posted speed limit is not to ensure that someone commuting to work is 5 minutes late, it is in place to ensure that everyone in...
Read MoreResearch shows how lack of sleep can cause a car accident
Pennsylvania drivers are undoubtedly accustomed to seeing other motorists who are operating their vehicles erratically. In most instances, they might be under the impressions that the drivers of these vehicles are under the influence, are using their smartphones or are simply reckless. However, new research is indicating that the danger...
Read MoreAdding the sum of the different parts to a car accident case
In the legal system, there are often many different factors that lead to success for Pennsylvania residents. A successful case may consist of several different pieces of evidence, including testimony from different witnesses and key documents at issue between the parties. There are also different components to the case itself....
Read MoreWhat kinds of damages are available after a car collision?
Many Pennsylvania residents would agree that each person has their own talents, strengths and value. This principle is also central to the legal system, which treats each person on their own individual merits. Last week, this blog discussed how each person injured in a car accident may have a separate...
Read More12-year-old Pennsylvania boy dies in car crash
With the holiday season underway, many Pennsylvania residents are spending more time with their family and friends. In the midst of this celebration, however, some may be coping with unspeakable tragedies, such as when a loved one is seriously injured or killed in a car crash. This was unfortunately the...
Read MoreHave you suffered serious injuries from a drunk driver?
There is a big difference between criminal law and civil law. Criminal law deals with the prosecution of individuals by the government, with prison time possible if the person is convicted of the charges. Civil law, on the other hand, allows a private Pennsylvania resident to obtain an award of...
Read MorePennsylvania sees staggering number of drunk driving fatalities
Generally, the more Pennsylvania residents know about something, the better prepared they are to handle the matter. And yet there are times in which more knowledge does not always mean better conduct. For example, as discussed recently in this blog, the dangers of drunk driving are well known by many....
Read MoreCan a driver with a low BAC have liability in a crash?
As discussed last week in this blog, Pennsylvania residents have seen a number of technological advances over the course of the last few decades. New devices have the potential to improve safety, including reducing the number of people who are hit by a drunk driver. And yet, new technological advances...
Read MoreNew wearable device aims to reduce drunk driving accidents
The advances Pennsylvania residents have experienced in technology over the past few decades have been nothing short of amazing. It is difficult to imagine a world without the technology many now take for granted, including the internet, smartphones, GPS, drones and other devices. These new inventions have the potential to...
Read MoreAchieving success in a doctor error case from beginning to end
In the legal system, cases can take on a life of their own over time. When a lawsuit is commenced by Pennsylvania residents, the situation at the conclusion of the lawsuit might look quite a bit different from how it appeared at the outset. Some of this is by design....
Read MoreDiscovery and trial in a medical malpractice case
When Pennsylvania patients see their doctor, a brief visit can have major, life-changing repercussions. A doctor’s failure to diagnose a serious illness, for example, can result in significant harm to the patient as the real issue goes untreated. Last week, this blog discussed the discovery process that takes place in...
Read MoreHow is defendant evidence gathered in a medical malpractice case?
In the wake of a serious tragedy, Pennsylvania residents often have many more questions than answers. Confusion can reign supreme as even those closest to the incident attempt to piece together what happened and why it happened. This is often the case when it comes to surgical errors and other...
Read MoreBreaking the code of silence after a doctor error
Every Pennsylvania resident makes mistakes from time to time. The important thing, as is often said, is for individuals to learn from their mistakes to prevent making them again in the future. Of course, some mistakes are more serious than others. A medical mistake made by a doctor can end...
Read MorePennsylvania roads only as safe as those who drive on them
The safety of Pennsylvania roads has improved significantly over the decades. From new technological advances in the vehicles on the road to design improvements in the roads themselves, there is always a push toward making it safer for drivers and passengers. And yet, tragic accidents still happen each day that...
Read MoreViolations of rules of the road can be key in negligence case
Most laws in Pennsylvania and elsewhere around the country exist for a reason. Traffic laws are a prime example of this, as speed limits, yield regulations and other traffic control laws are meant to improve safety for those on the road. As discussed last week in this blog, there are...
Read MoreWhat impact do trucking regulations have in a negligence lawsuit?
As discussed last week in this blog, there are few things that pose more danger on the road for Pottsville residents than speeding semi-trucks. In light of these unique dangers, federal authorities are currently proposing capping the speed at which large trucks could travel on the nation’s highways. Regardless of...
Read MoreNew proposal seeks to stop truck speeding on nation’s highways
Of all the dangers on the road, there are few things scarier for many Pottsville residents to encounter than speeding or out-of-control 18-wheelers. Given their large size and weight, semi-tractors and trailers present unique dangers to everyone on the road, and these dangers are only made worse when truck drivers...
Read MoreTexting and driving still a common activity on the road
Drivers in Pottsville and throughout Pennsylvania are undoubtedly aware of the attempts on the part of law enforcement and the government to tamp down on the number of people who are texting and driving. It is known by now how risky any act that can lead to being a distracted...
Read MoreLet us help you recover from your car accident
A car accident can be an incredibly traumatic event. Pottsville residents who have had to endure this type of ordeal know that getting over a car crash takes a lot more than simply having one’s vehicle repaired. In addition to the losses one may experience with regard to property, a...
Read MoreOvercoming a denial of a medical mistake from a doctor
When Pottsville residents suffer personal injury at the hands of others, it is vital that the other person be held accountable for his or her actions. This is especially true for professionals like doctors, who can have the lives of many patients in their hands. Last week, this blog discussed...
Read MoreDoctor errors often not disclosed to patients
One of the simplest lessons many Pottsville residents are taught from the time they are young is to learn from their mistakes. In order to be responsible, individuals have to own up to their mistakes and try not to repeat those same mistakes over and over. Unfortunately, it can often...
Read MoreSmall facts make big difference in car crash liability
In the legal system, the facts of each case are important in deciding which party will be successful. Each case has a different set of facts, and even a seemingly minor fact can turn out to play a major role in determining which party prevails at trial. Cases involving motor...
Read MoreWhat impact do traffic violations have in a personal injury case?
Even the seemingly smallest of matters can turn out to have major consequences. In the legal system, this concept is often seen when a relatively small fact turns the outcome of a case. For instance, Pottsville residents who have been involved in a car crash may learn that the other...
Read MoreDrunk driving continues to be source of tragic crashes
As it seems to happen every year, the summer is going fast for Pottsville residents. From enjoying the Fourth of July holiday, to spending time with friends and family on the weekends and keeping up with work, it has been another eventful summer. While these events can bring a great...
Read MoreDoctor’s conflicts of interest becoming more common
When Pottsville residents visit the doctor, they often place a great deal of trust in what the doctor has to say. Patients depend heavily on that trust when they follow a doctor’s advice to undergo a certain procedure, take a specific medication or go through some other course of care....
Read MoreCar accident results in vehicle running over woman’s legs
Car trouble is an annoyance for many Pottsville residents. It often seems as though one’s personal vehicle only acts up at the most inopportune times, such as when the driver is running late or when he has a vehicle full of passengers. Recently a driver experienced car trouble on Route...
Read MoreThe rules of the road can be used for more than just citations
When rules are made to enhance safety, it is vital that those rules be followed by everybody. Unfortunately, this does not always happen, such as when the rules of the road are violated by careless drivers. These violations of the rules, even when seemingly minor in scope, can have major...
Read MoreMedical malpractice claims can compensate suffering victims
A doctor’s training imposes upon him certain duties of care that he must exercise when diagnosing and treating his patients. Pennsylvania residents rely on their doctors each and every day to meet those important duties to help ensure that their injuries and illnesses are properly managed and remedied. Although legitimate...
Read More19-year-old man drives wrong way, causing multiple crashes
In the immediate aftermath of a tragic incident, there are often more questions than answers for Pottsville residents. Individuals may not know how a tragedy occurred, such as a devastating car crash that happened seemingly out of nowhere. In other cases, the “how” may be immediately apparent, but the “why”...
Read MoreHolding nursing homes accountable when injuries occur
Tragedy can strike at any time for Pottsville residents. As discussed last week in this blog, no person is immune from being the victim of a medical error, whether they are of advanced age or just a baby. While any person can be the victim of medical malpractice, so too...
Read MoreWhat relief does one have after a birth injury is suffered?
When a new member is added to Pottsville residents’ family, it is supposed to be one of the most joyous times in someone’s life. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, such as when a premature delivery results in serious injury to the child. Birth injuries can occur due to...
Read MoreFamed comedian’s family settles medical malpractice lawsuit
When it comes to sensitive matters like health care, even a relatively routine visit to the doctor can turn into a very serious matter for Pottsville residents. Whether a doctor misses a serious diagnosis that causes later harm to the patient or commits some error that immediately injures the patient,...
Read MoreMinor car crash injuries may not be minor after all
Over time, things can change dramatically for Pottsville residents. What once seemed like a minor issue can develop into a major problem, with little or no warning. Recently, for instance, this blog discussed the troubling problem of dealing with an injury after a car accident. Often times, a car accident...
Read MoreGetting accountability through personal injury damages
When Pottsville residents suffer harm because of someone else, it is important to hold that person accountable for the person’s actions. Accountability can take many different forms, however, and there may be many different elements to achieving full accountability. For example, those who have been injured in a car accident...
Read MoreNeck injuries can be difficult to diagnose after an accident
In the immediate aftermath of a sudden emergency, the truth can be hard to find for Pottsville residents. Confusion and chaos can reign in these circumstances, not only as to what caused the incident to occur, but in how serious the event may be. This is certainly true when it...
Read MoreFamed singer injured in Pennsylvania car collision
Even the seemingly smallest of incidents can have major consequences for Pottsville residents. This is often the case on the road, where a simple mistake by careless drivers can lead to serious ramifications for other individuals. For instance, famed singer Diana Ross was recently injured in a Pennsylvania car collision....
Read MoreNavigating through the maze of medical malpractice issues
When Pottsville residents visit their health care professionals, they expect that their doctors and nurses will care for them properly and improve their health. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, as many patients suffer injury at the hands of those who are supposed to protect it. There is no...
Read MoreIs a doctor’s apology admissible in a malpractice case?
In the legal system, even the simplest of issues can become complicated in some cases. This is because a seemingly minor detail can have major legal significance, whether Pottsville residents realize it or not. For instance, last week this blog discussed the frustration many patients have when their doctors refuse...
Read MoreDoctors refuse to apologize after removing wrong rib on woman
Every Pottsville residents makes mistakes from time to time. Everyone is human, after all, and a basic part of the human experience is making mistakes and learning from them. The important thing is that individuals understand how to make the situation right after a mistake, particularly when the mistake involves...
Read MoreDealing with an insurance company following a car accident
Car accidents can be extremely expensive in Pennsylvania. Even small accidents can result in thousands of dollars in property damage or medical expenses from the accident. In many cases, people need help paying for these expenses following the crash. Often, this is where car insurance comes into play. Individuals with...
Read MoreWhat inspection requirements do motor carriers face?
When individuals fail to act carefully, it can cause serious harm and to Pottsville residents. For instance, last week this blog discussed how a truck accident may result when a truck driver fails to exercise the level of care he or she is required to exercise on the road. While...
Read MoreWhat is required to prove a negligence claim?
When Pottsville residents are dealing with something that is dangerous, they typically exercise a great deal of care and caution to ensure they do not injure themselves or anyone else. Unfortunately, not everyone else exercises this same level of caution, as seen in cases where a negligent driver causes a...
Read MorePA defendant: court should strike recklessness allegations
There are many dangers that Pottsville residents often hear of on the nightly news and in daily conversations with others. And yet, while these dangers may seize headlines and be interesting subjects for water cooler conversation, the reality is that individuals are typically more at risk of being injured by...
Read MoreWhen defendants point fingers, do you have a strategy to win?
When serious mistakes happen involving multiple parties, there can be a lot of finger pointing. Pottsville residents who are injured by the acts of multiple individuals may find that none of those individuals are willing to accept responsibility for the incident. Recently, this blog discussed how liability is apportioned among...
Read MoreCan fault be apportioned to a person who is not a party?
In the legal system, even the most basic of factual circumstances can lead to complicated legal issues that have to be resolved in court. What can seem like a basic car crash, for example, may involve several questions of liability as Pottsville residents attempt to sort out who is to...
Read MoreCan multiple defendants be held liable for the same crash?
When tragedy strikes Pottsville residents, it is important to hold those who caused the incident accountable for their actions. This is true not only when a single person was behind the incident, but when multiple individuals were responsible as well. For instance, it is not uncommon for a car accident...
Read MoreLaw enforcement faces problems dealing with texting and driving
In Pennsylvania and across the country, texting and driving is still a prevalent problem despite the negative attention and statistical dangers inherent with the practice. A distracted driver can cause a car accident that results in severe injuries and fatalities. In Pennsylvania, there is a law against texting and driving....
Read MoreCan a plaintiff still recover damages if she is partly at fault?
There are often two sides to every story. In the legal system, Pottsville residents on opposing sides of a lawsuit are each given the opportunity to tell their side of the story to a judge or jury. When faced with these conflicting stories, it can be difficult to determine what...
Read MoreNew study ties users’ tweets to medical errors
The technological advances over the past several years have been amazing for Pottsville residents to watch and experience. The computing power that used to take up the space of a room can now fit conveniently in the palm of one’s hand, and the functions of smartphones and other devices seem...
Read MoreAnswering the important questions after a car accident
After a tragic incident occurs in the lives of Pottsville residents, those affected by the incident want answers. Perhaps most importantly, individuals want to know what caused the incident and whether it could have been prevented. This is certainly true after a car crash that causes serious injury or death....
Read MoreDistracted driving shares similarities with drunk driving
The dangers of drunk driving are well known to many Pottsville residents. For example, last week, this blog discussed the impact alcohol has on a person’s ability to drive at various levels of blood alcohol concentration. What is far less apparent to many is that a distracted driver can function,...
Read MoreWhat impact does a low amount of alcohol have on driving ability?
Confidence is generally thought of as a good character trait to possess. And yet, as with anything, too much confidence can cause problems, such as when Pottsville residents think they can operate a vehicle after having a little too much to drink. It is commonly thought that, in order to...
Read MoreFinding relief when doctors make things worse, not better
When Pottsville residents go to see their doctor, the goal is to make things better, not worse. Unfortunately, this does not always occur, as doctors make errors from time to time that negatively impact the patient’s health. There are many causes of doctor errors. For instance, last week this blog...
Read MoreDepression among physicians more likely to cause doctor errors
The holidays are often thought of as a joyful time of the year for Pottsville residents. While the holiday season can bring family and friends together, it can also create a great deal of stress and anxiety. This stress and anxiety can take the joy out of the holidays, particularly...
Read MoreWhen truck drivers violate the regulations, hold them accountable
Pottsville residents place a great deal of trust in one another when it comes to the general public. For instance, while defensive driving is a good idea, motorists still have a certain amount of trust they place in other drivers to follow the rules of the road. When other drivers...
Read MoreHow long can a truck driver be on the road before taking a break?
There is never a good time for a tragedy to occur in the lives of Pottsville residents. And yet, there are some incidents that seem to be even more tragic, such as accidents that occur around the holidays. Making matters worse, many of these accidents could have been prevented if...
Read MoreFederal regulations: no texting and driving for truck drivers
Pottsville residents understand that everyone should typically play by the same rules. And yet, there are times in which one person’s violation of the rules may lead to far more severe consequences than another person. When it comes to the rules of the road, all motorists are bound by general...
Read MoreHow do medication errors occur?
When tragedies happen in the lives of Pottsville residents, one of the first questions often asked is why the incident happened. Individuals want to understand the circumstances that caused the incident to occur, and how similar incidents can be prevented from reoccurring in the future for others. For instance, a...
Read MoreStudy reveals even higher rate of medical errors than thought
When Pottsville residents must undergo medical treatment to address a serious condition or injury, it can be scary and intimidating. Patients who find themselves in this situation place an immense amount of trust in their doctor and other medical professionals. Unfortunately, this trust can be violated when medical errors are...
Read MoreDon’t be another statistic: enforce your rights after a car crash
Many Pottsville residents live very busy lives. It can seem like there are not enough hours in the day to fit in everything. Unfortunately, in the rush to get things done, motorists on the road can make bad decisions that cause a car accident. Last week, this blog discussed the...
Read MoreSpeeding, distracted driving top causes for car accidents
When tragic incidents occur to Pottsville residents, there is often a variety of factors that lead to the incident. In a car crash, for example, there are multiple factors that can cause a crash, which often overlap in a single accident. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, poor driver...
Read MoreWhat rights does a patient have?
When Pottsville residents are not treated properly by others, it is important to know what rights the person may have, particularly when the improper treatment causes harm to the individual. When individuals are made aware of their rights, it can spur them to take action to correct the situation or...
Read MoreThink medical errors are rare? Think again, says new study
When Pottsville residents need assistance with a complicated subject, they often consult the services of an expert. This is certainly the case when it comes to medical advice, as patients rely upon those who have the experience and training necessary to properly treat a patient’s condition. Unfortunately, however, those tasked...
Read MoreAre damages for lost wages available in a negligence case?
Pottsville residents work very hard to earn a living for themselves and their families. When a person’s income is placed at risk because of a job loss or other financial challenge, it can pose serious financial problems. This is often the case when an individual suffers a serious personal injury...
Read MoreHow distracted driving can lead to driver negligence in accidents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, there were over 5 million car accidents reported in the United States in 2012. That amounts to nearly 14 thousand every day. While some accidents are the result of uncontrollable factors such as unexpected bad weather, unseen road hazards or...
Read MoreTwo patients die at Pennsylvania hospital after mold discovered
When Pottsville residents get seriously ill, they feel safe knowing they have a place to go for treatment and follow-up care. Unfortunately, while hospitals can be life-saving places for the patients who rely on them, they can also be places where patients are injured even worse after being admitted. There...
Read MoreWhat action can an injured patient take after a birth injury?
There are some Pennsylvania residents who handle stress better than others. Certain jobs demand these types of individuals, such as those jobs where critical decisions must be made in a very intense and stressful environment. This is often the case when it comes to the birthing process, as doctors must...
Read MoreWhat are the effects of a traumatic brain injury?
When Pennsylvania residents imagine life-changing moments, they may think of weddings, the birth of a child or other events for which they may plan for quite some time. In reality, however, life can change in an instant, including in incidents like car accidents that occur with virtually no notice at...
Read MoreInjured by a doctor’s error? Know your options for relief
It can be disheartening for Pennsylvania residents to have their trust in another person violated. This is particularly true when the other person holds a special status, such as a doctor or medical professional who is responsible for ensuring the care of the patient. The doctor can seriously violate the...
Read MoreStudy finds malpractice suits more common against male doctors
When it comes to choosing a doctor, there are certain factors that are more important than others for Pennsylvania residents. Typically, the most important factors have to do with the doctor’s qualifications, area of expertise and the relationship between the patient and the doctor. Just as many factors can go...
Read MoreHow does alcohol impact a driver’s abilities?
Some things just do not mix together very well, no matter how hard people may try to prove otherwise. One of the best examples of this is drinking and driving, which occurs frequently on area roads, in spite of the clear danger this combination brings to Pennsylvania residents. Indeed, about...
Read MoreIs a settlement in your best interests?
When Pennsylvania residents are in the process of making a difficult decision, they often go through different scenarios in their head of what would happen if they made one particular choice over another. They weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the situation, and they make a decision based not only...
Read MoreHow to obtain a favorable settlement
Pennsylvania residents make compromises with one another on a daily basis. Whether it is deciding what to eat for lunch with a family member or friend, or making a deal in the office, individuals often use their negotiating skills to obtain a common goal. These skills are used in litigation...
Read MoreResolving a case before walking into the courtroom
When Pennsylvania residents hear of legal disputes between different individuals, they often envision the tense courtroom scenes depicted on television and in the movies. While these scenes may play out in some cases, the reality is that many legal disputes are resolved before the matter even gets to the courtroom....
Read MoreWhat does an insurance policy cover in a car accident?
There are some issues Pennsylvania residents would rather avoid. For example, it can be easy to become lost in the maze of insurance companies that exist, each making different promises about the rates and coverage they provide. Other individuals may feel comfortable in dealing with insurance companies and may take...
Read MoreWhat happens when a driver is uninsured in a crash?
Nobody is above the law. And yet, many Pennsylvania residents still refuse to follow vital laws on the books, which causes great harm to others in the state. For instance, a motorist’s negligence can lead to serious injury to others on the road when the motorist fails to follow the...
Read MoreLaw enforcement ramps up targeting of aggressive drivers
Many Pennsylvania residents enjoyed another safe and fun Fourth of July holiday this year with family and friends. While out on the roads, individuals may have noticed an increase not only in traffic, but in law enforcement as well. According to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, about 2.8 million vehicles were...
Read MoreHolding drunk drivers accountable for their actions
Perhaps the only thing more disheartening than suffering a tragic incident is knowing that it could have been easily prevented. This is often the case when a drunk driver seriously injures or kills a Pennsylvania resident, as most, if not all, of these incidents could be prevented if a sober...
Read MoreWhat rules of the road apply to semi-truck drivers?
Pennsylvania residents who drive with any sort of frequency are used to encountering semi-trucks on the road. Individuals generally understand that different driving precautions need to be taken around larger vehicles like semi-trucks, due to the sheer size of the vehicle. For example, individuals are instructed not to drive on...
Read MoreGetting accountability in a malpractice case, one step at a time
When someone is injured through another person’s negligence, Pennsylvania law provides that the injured may be compensated through a personal injury lawsuit. These lawsuits are important ways to help the injured pay for medical expenses and other damages, but they can also be important in a more abstract way: They...
Read MoreHolding doctors accountable for medical mistakes
Pennsylvania residents place a great deal of trust in their doctors. Doctors go through years of education and training to give them special expertise in treating patients, and patients, in turn, trust that the doctor will act competently and professionally in administering this care. Unfortunately, this is not always the...
Read MoreSteps patients can take to help prevent medical mistakes
It is only natural that when one visits a hospital in Pennsylvania for medical treatment, that one will leave in better health than when one arrived. Unfortunately, avoidable medical mistakes occur at an alarming frequency. There are ways, however, patients can attempt to protect themselves from falling victim to a...
Read MoreWhat types of coverage are available against uninsured motorists?
Although Pennsylvania law mandates that drivers purchase auto insurance, there will always be those who flout such rules and drive without coverage. So what options do Pennsylvania residents have to protect themselves against uninsured motorist crashes? For starters, a driver can purchase uninsured motorist coverage. This coverage financially protects the...
Read MoreMany questions exist in deadly Pennsylvania train accident
Accidents are scary, no matter the type of accident that one in unfortunate enough to be apart of. However, when commuting by plane or a train, the likelihood of an accident occurring is substantially less than when getting behind the wheel of a car because statistically car accidents happen more...
Read MoreHow medical malpractice is handled in Pennsylvania
An act of medical malpractice can be defined roughly as an injurious mistake made by a medical professional while treating a patient. Usually someone filing a medical malpractice claim is doing so because a medical mistake was made which caused them to suffer some type of injury; an injury that...
Read MoreWhat are the drunk driving penalties in Pennsylvania?
Drunk drivers are punished harshly under most state laws. In the minds of many people accidents caused by drunk drivers are even more inexcusable than an accident caused by a sober driver. Reckless driving in and of itself is irresponsible in that people that engage in this type of behavior...
Read MoreTexting while driving still a cause of many accidents
Driving a motorized vehicle, whether it is a car, a truck or a motorcycle, requires attention to detail. Not only does a driver have to know and take note of what they are doing at all times while behind the wheel, but said driver also needs to be aware of...
Read MoreStudy shows decline in traffic deaths, increase in two 2 groups
There can be a lot of joy involved in getting out on the open road with a vehicle. It is an experience that many citizens of Pennsylvania take pleasure in and also rely on for more practical purposes. However, that joy can unfortunately sometimes turn to tragedy when accidents occur....
Read MoreWhat is the role of the FMCSA in preventing truck accidents?
Compared to car accidents in Pennsylvania, truck accidents are governed by a different set of rules and regulations in part because there are federal trucking guidelines that truck drivers must follow. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is the government agency that is responsible for making the policies and...
Read MoreIf the drunk driver dies, who is responsible for medical bills?
First and foremost, being involved in any type of vehicular-related accident can be devastating. In your driving lifetime, you will most likely be involved in a car accident, but most of us are lucky and are merely involved in fender-benders, which are low-level traffic accidents in which no one is...
Read MoreAuto insurance requirements in Pennsylvania
A car accident can be really scary for the people involved. They may be emotionally rattled from the experience, causing fear and anxiety. They may also be suffering from physical injuries. These may cause pain and keep people away from the things they enjoy. A serious injury may threaten a...
Read MoreWhat are some common causes of truck rollover accidents?
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 rollover accident was recently...
Read MoreConsider 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 time. When a person is...
Read MoreMulti-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...
Read MoreElements 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 that the average layperson may not be privy to....
Read MoreIs 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 usually the ones that have...
Read MoreAre 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 because of the actions of the driver not in...
Read MoreWhat 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 medical mistake takes...
Read MoreWhat 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 different birth injuries that a newborn...
Read MoreCan 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...
Read MoreContesting 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 to an accident of...
Read MoreHow can drivers protect against PA uninsured motorists?
As if being in an accident is not annoying enough, the situation is only exacerbated when the person that hit you is an uninsured/underinsured Pennsylvania driver. Insurance is what protects victims in a motor vehicular accident. If there is any property damage to the vehicle, then theoretically, the person who...
Read MoreIgnoring school bus signals results in deadly auto accident
Whether they are serious in nature or not, car accidents are disconcerting and scary. Being in a vulnerable situation like an accident can leave anyone shaken because at the time of the accident, there is no way to tell if everything is going to be okay. Especially in accidents where...
Read MoreWhat are defense team tactics in medical malpractice cases?
When a medical mistake rises to the level of a medical malpractice claim by a Pennsylvania patient, the alleged mistake is usually quite serious. Individuals who have been harmed medically utilize malpractice claims to rectify the wrong done to them, although this wrong must be proven by the patient. At...
Read MorePotential for nursing home errors difficult to spot
Winter is a hard month for people who live in Pennsylvania. From shoveling out from snowstorms to paying down high heating bills to commuting to jobs on icy roads, winter months pose challenges to area residents that just do not exist during other times of year. During these rough months,...
Read MoreElderly man is injured in weather-related accident in PA
Car accidents can occur for a plethora of reasons. Whether it be because of inclement weather or for other reasons, car crashes are not pleasant to be in no matter what. Car collisions can lead to serious injuries if the accident is severe. However, not all accidents result in physical...
Read MoreCan I still pursue a negligence suit if I was partly at fault?
Being in a car accident may be every driver’s worst nightmare. Whether it is a minor fender-bender or a catastrophic head-on collision, a car crash in Pennsylvania can have the potential to wreak havoc on a person’s health and finances. Usually car accidents are due to the negligence of at...
Read MoreChanges in the medical malpractice playing field
Medical malpractice claims are a part of the practice of medicine in Pottsville and elsewhere. When a patient feels like they have been harmed while receiving medical care, they have a right to make a claim for medical malpractice. This claim signifies that the claimant believes that the medical professional...
Read MoreTruck with an attached trailer causes a deadly accident
The aftermath of any accident can be devastating for those involved. The aftermath of a truck accident can be even more intense. Truck accidents tend to cause more damage than car accidents in a lot of cases. When dealing with a flatbed trucks or semi-trucks, car drivers need to stay...
Read MorePennsylvania changes the face of medical malpractice
Doctors are required to carry medical malpractice insurance. This type of insurance is used to financially protect the doctor in the event that there is a medical malpractice claim instituted against them. Carrying this type of insurance ensures that the doctor will not have to pay out of pocket if...
Read MoreHow is fault determined in car accidents?
For most of us, driving is a necessary part of life. We need to drive to get to work, to pick up our kids after school, to go on family vacations and get to other important destinations such as work or the store.. As such, driving is a necessary evil,...
Read MoreUnderstanding the dangers of truck accidents
Because of the serious harm and suffering truck accidents can cause, truck accidents are a serious concern both on the roadways and for victims. Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that 3,921 victims were killed and another 104,000 victims were injured in truck accidents in 2012. Overall,...
Read MoreDoctors and defensive medicine fight against malpractice
Medical malpractice claims arise out of medical mistakes or misconduct by a health care professional that results in injury to the patient. It is a negligence claim whereby the individual making the claim has to prove a negligence case. This requires that the claimant must show that there was a...
Read MorePennsylvania teen killed in drunk driving accident
Every driver probably recognizes the inherent dangers on the roadways. Experience behind the wheel is helpful in avoiding certain hazardous situations, but no amount of experience can avoid every type of accident. This is especially the case where drunk driving accidents are concerned, because it isn’t easy to tell who...
Read MoreMandatory increase for trucker insurance may be on the horizon
Truck accidents are different than regular car accidents in that truckers have a different, more stringent set of road rules that they need to abide by. Truck drivers have a specialized license that holds them responsible for their behavior on the roadways. This license, which is called a commercial driver’s...
Read MoreTruck company responsibilities in trucking accident in PA
Truck drivers are held to a different standard than people who drive cars. It is a higher standard and one that is heavily regulated. Federal trucking regulations must be adhered to by every driver in every state. As such, truck companies must comply with these regulations. In most cases, when...
Read MoreSuspected drunk driver causes crash on Schuylkill Expressway
Drunk drivers continue to pose one of the biggest dangers to other motorists on Pennsylvania’s roadways. Their negligence, recklessness and inability to maintain control of their vehicles often result in serious car crashes that cause other drivers and their passengers to suffer both physical injury and property damage. Unfortunately, police...
Read MoreSeeking payment in Pennsylvania motorist accidents is difficult
As if being in a car accident is not annoying enough, having to deal with insurance companies and claims may be even more of a headache, especially if you happen to be in an accident with an uninsured driver. When a driver is uninsured and is the cause of a...
Read MoreIs medical malpractice the same thing as negligence?
Medical malpractice lawsuits are relatively common in Pennsylvania, as they are in other states. However, many people don’t understand how they work, and how they relate to other types of personal injury lawsuits, such as those filed after a car accident. Most personal injury lawsuits are based upon the legal...
Read MoreDrunk drivers should get harsher penalties
One of the most horrific types of accidents on the roadways of Pennsylvania are accidents involving drunk drivers. Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents are quite prevalent. Accidents involving someone driving under the influence often leave the victim in pretty bad shape. Many accidents of this nature result in death for the...
Read MoreMedical malpractice: How it applies to claims in Pennsylvania
Doctors are people who have the medical knowledge to heal, alleviate or prevent injury. Most doctors utilize their abilities to help people every day. However, sometimes the decisions of medical professionals cause more harm than good. These incidents can cause injuries that may be compensated for under medical malpractice laws....
Read MoreOne dead after hit-and-run accident by drunk driver
Car accidents occur on a daily basis. The sheer number of drivers on the roadways lends itself to this being the case. Fortunately, not all accidents result in serious bodily injury or death. Actually, many of the crashes that police respond to are usually less severe, where there are only...
Read MorePennsylvania’s Ignition Interlock Law explained
Drunk driving is a national problem that has impacted the lives of many of people. Many believe that alcohol alone is the cause of drunk driving, but this logic is flawed in the sense that just because someone drinks alcohol does not mean that they have to get behind the...
Read MoreWhat is the window for medical malpractice in Pennsylvania?
Medical malpractice is a negligence claim whereby the person bringing the claim is doing so because of a medical error of some kind. Whether it is failure to diagnose, doctor error or an error by some other medical professional, the purpose of the claim is to assess blame when an...
Read MoreTwo killed in multi-vehicle accident
Venturing out onto the roadways can be an enjoyable experience, and while there is danger inherent in driving a vehicle, motorists rely on the shared observation of traffic laws to maintain a safe environment. Unfortunately, those laws are sometimes disobeyed, resulting in minor scratches at best and tragedies at worst....
Read MoreDrunk driver kills one and seriously injures another in accident
No one wants to be involved in a car crash. As a matter of fact, most people try to avoid car accidents. Many times while driving, attentive drivers can make adjustments while on the roadways so that they are not a part of a car crash. This type of defensive...
Read MoreDrunk driving accident leads to criminal charges
According to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, 409 people in Pennsylvania lost their lives in 2012 from alcohol-related driving accidents. Of those accidents, more than 75% of the drunk drivers had blood alcohol concentrations higher than .15. This amount is well over the state’s legal limit. Drunk driving is...
Read MoreCar accident injures man waiting for help with disabled vehicle
While most drivers in Schuylkill operate their vehicles safely, obey the law and pay close attention to what they’re doing, there is always a chance that a negligent driver will cause a car accident. Since careless drivers can do so much damage, there is the potential for serious injury and...
Read MorePennsylvania State Police SUV in fatal accident
Those who drive for a number of years face a probability that they will someday be involved in a car accident. Car crashes can be scary, especially if the accident is serious. When a person is involved in an accident that results in serious bodily injury or the death of...
Read MoreRule changes lead to fewer malpractice suits in Pennsylvania
Medical malpractice lawsuits are a way of holding medical professionals responsible for their mistakes. The medical profession and their insurance companies, however, have for years been lobbying for changes that make such lawsuits harder to bring. Proving a medical malpractice case is not easy to do. The injured claimant must...
Read MorePennsylvania legislature is trying to fix drunk driving law
The tragedy behind drunk driving accidents is that but for someone choosing to get behind the wheel of a car while drunk, the accident probably would not have occurred. This is what makes these types of accidents so sad and disturbing, and so difficult for the families of the victims...
Read MoreTrucker was driving over speed limit in Tracy Morgan crash
Residents of Pennsylvania know that the open road can be a thrilling and freeing experience. However, there is serious danger involved in venturing out on the pavement and traveling across the country. While thousands safely navigate the complex web of roads each and every day, there are unfortunately those who...
Read MorePolice car and another vehicle have an accident in Pennsylvania
When a car accident results in no immediate injuries to any of the participants in the accident and only physical damage to the vehicles involved, then often it becomes a battle with the insurance companies. This battle can rage on and on but at the end of it all, the...
Read MoreTransportation network companies may lack suitable insurance
One of the criteria for operating any type of vehicle on the roadway is to have viable motorist insurance. Unfortunately, even though this is a requirement, there are a number of motorists that are uninsured or underinsured and still insist on driving. When these types of drivers decide to take...
Read MoreA drunk driver may be impaired before reaching BAC level
One’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level is how police determine whether or not someone is driving while under the influence, as defined by law. The BAC that is required for such a finding can vary by state. In Pennsylvania, for instance, a BAC of 0.08 or above indicates that the...
Read MoreAn elderly woman dies after being stuck by a police cruiser
When car accidents occur, depending on the nature and severity of the accident, the police routinely investigate the cause of the accident. In cases where the authorities do not find anyone at fault in the accident, no citations are issued, and the police report will reflect that. However, in an...
Read MorePolice officer dies in drunk driving accident in Pennsylvania
Drunk driving accidents are all too common in America. Even with public service announcements explaining the dangers of drunk driving and how it can adversely impact another driver’s life, drunk driving accidents still occur with relative frequency. When a car crash occurs, law enforcement authorities will investigate the crash, and...
Read MoreMulti-vehicle accident on PA Turnpike injures five, kills one
It goes without saying that driving on the highway takes a certain amount of care. Not only is driving too fast a danger to all on the road, but driving too slowly can also be a factor in a car accident. A careful investigation is usually needed in such circumstances...
Read More85-year-old man dies in a car collision
Car accidents occur with some regularity. Many car accidents are mere fender-benders in which there are no real injuries and only damage to the vehicles involved. Property damage, depending on the extent of the damage, can be easily rectified. The real issues in car crashes arise when those involved in...
Read MoreWoman seriously injured after flatbed truck accident
The dangers of the road are well known to Pennsylvania residents. Most do their best to follow traffic laws to preserve the safety of all those who are driving. However, there are times when an unexpected occurrence can rear its head, causing a car accident much like a recent incident...
Read MoreTruck/SUV accident in Pennsylvania kills both drivers
Traffic accidents are inevitable. The reality is that there are a number of car and truck collisions on a regular basis and sometimes these accidents are unavoidable. Depending on the severity of an accident, it can lead to serious bodily injury and/or death. In Pennsylvania, close to Carlisle in Cumberland...
Read MoreTwo-truck accident results in injury as well as property damage
For those of us who have been driving long enough, we have learned to have a healthy respect for driving, as it is a dangerous activity. Driving requires a strict attention to detail as well as focus and alertness in order to be ready for whatever happens on the roadways....
Read MoreMedical malpractice statistics may be skewed by settlements
Medical malpractice is generally when a patient sues someone in the medical profession for negligence. In these types of cases the patient who brings the suit has to show three things: that the doctor, nurse or other medical professional owed them a duty as that licensed practitioner, that the duty...
Read MoreTruck driver under the influence kills one, injures another
Drunk driving accidents can be quite severe, resulting in serious bodily injury or death. The ironic thing about drunk driving accidents is that the drunk driver often walks away from the accident physically unscathed, while the victims in the accident face dire consequences. Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents are deadly more...
Read MoreFemale jogger struck and killed in Pennsylvania
Usually when speaking about a car crash, there are two or more cars involved in the accident. Depending on the nature and circumstances surrounding the accident, the number of people injured can vary based on the number of people in the vehicles at the time of the accident. A car...
Read MoreMan in critical condition after two-car crash in Pennsylvania
Oftentimes following a car accident, a victim may instinctually know that another driver was at fault in a crash. However, they may not know what exact regulations the driver violated or what laws were involved. As with most other types of accidents, legal claims in car accidents are governed by...
Read MoreUninsured motorists play a role in Michigan insurance prices
As if being in a car accident is not stressful enough, being in an accident with an uninsured motorist is that much more stressful and anxiety-ridden. When involved in an accident with someone who is uninsured, there are a number of questions about who is going to pay for the...
Read MoreCar crash involving a police car causes extensive damage
In most car accident cases in which a claim is filed for damages of any sort, the courts tend to rely on the police investigation of the accident and who was assigned fault in the accident. In almost all car accidents, there is at least one participant who was the...
Read MoreMan will be tried for hit and run and DWI after car accident
A drunk driving accident in Schuylkill can have severe ramifications for everyone involved. If that accident is a hit and run, the accident investigation is going to devote an extensive amount of time and manpower to locate the drunk driver. If there are injuries or deaths in the car accident,...
Read MoreDrunk driver kills a man in Pittsburgh
One of the most horrific types of accidents to be involved in is one that is caused by a drunk driver. These accidents are oftentimes so devastating to those involved because they can be life-changing in that they often cause insurmountable damage. Serious injury and sometimes death is the result...
Read MoreSeriously injured newborn wins medical malpractice case
Medical professional negligence can lead to medical practice claims against individuals in the medical field. Doctors and nurses are held to a certain standard in the medical world. This standard is determined by the courts and applied where appropriate. Medical malpractice cases are based in tort law and are, essentially,...
Read MoreOne dead in horrific wrong-way drunk driving accident
There is a possibility that you will be involved in an auto accident each time you get behind the wheel of a car. That may be a possibility no Pennsylvania resident wants to think about, but it is a fact nonetheless. This is not to say every automobile accident is...
Read MoreYoung woman dies and parents file medical malpractice suit
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional has failed in his or her duty to provide appropriate medial care and that failure results in harm to the patient to some degree. Medical malpractice claims, whether they are based on doctor error, failure to diagnose or another incident, are negligence claims...
Read MoreFatal truck accident on Pennsylvania interstate
There are a number of reasons that can lead to a truck accident, such as negligent driving, truck driver fatigue or an inattentive or an unqualified truck driver. Each of these can lead to a serious accident on the roadways. Due to the specialized knowledge that is required to operate...
Read MoreTruck jackknifes and overturns causing Pennsylvania accident
Most people understand that winter driving conditions require special precautions. Pennsylvania drivers need to keep their eyes and their minds on the road in order to avoid serious accidents in the wind, snow and ice. By slowing down to account for the slippery conditions, Pennsylvania drivers can avoid injuries and...
Read MoreOne killed when drunk driver hits man on bike
The aftermath of a car crash that results in serious injuries can be devastating and difficult for those involved to deal with. Not only does an accident impact the person directly involved in the accident, but that individual’s family may be duly affected. As such, everyone harmed physically, emotionally or...
Read MoreTexting while driving is now legally unacceptable in Pennsylvania
There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to driving on the roadways. Ensuring that you are paying attention to what you are doing while driving is just as important as knowing and being cognizant of what everyone else is doing as well. That is probably the hardest...
Read MoreAn apology may make it all better for medical malpractice
At some point in our lives, we will all likely need medical assistance in some form or fashion. Regardless of the circumstances underlying the medical care, people tend to trust what doctors say and when that trust is breached that is when patients file medical malpractice lawsuits. Medical professionals are...
Read MoreCars are not the only vehicles impacted by drunk drivers
Driving is a dangerous activity in itself but when you throw impaired drivers into the mix, traversing the roads becomes that much more dangerous. Drunk drivers are not fully aware of what is going on due to a diminished mental state. Someone who is drunk behind the wheel of a...
Read MoreI-81 alleged drunk driver accident seriously injures two men
Victims of drunk drivers are protected by the legal system. These victims may have a right to recovery when injured. Two men were recently hit by a drunk driver on I-81 in a nearby Pennsylvania community. The alleged drunk driver of the tractor trailer struck the two men in two...
Read MoreCars and trucks in fatal multi-vehicle Pennsylvania crash
With winter weather hitting Pennsylvania, accidents are increasingly likely on the roads. When these accidents involve large, heavy trucks, they are more likely to lead to death or serious injury. The involvement of commercial vehicles, and bad weather in an accident is a recipe for disaster on a large scale....
Read MoreDeadly car accident in Pennsylvania affects many
There are a number of reasons that a car accident can occur. Many times involvement in a car crash is out of our control. Unfortunately, car accidents happen, and a lot of times there is nothing that we can do to avoid them. Accidents where serious bodily injury or death...
Read MoreMedical malpractice case against hospital ends in huge award
Hospitals can be scary and unsettling anytime a person is required to go, no matter the reason. No one volunteers to go to the hospital, and often, no one wants to go even when they actually need to. Some people may even fear that they will be further injured by...
Read MoreWeather related car accident kills one in Pennsylvania
One of the perils of driving is that sooner or later the likelihood that you will be involved in a car accident is pretty high. It may be taboo to discuss but it truly is the reality of the situation and most drivers accept that as such. With that being...
Read MorePennsylvania woman dies in tanker truck accident
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, truck operators are held to a higher standard while driving on the roadways. This is evident because those who drive trucks have to have a special license in order to do so. Those behind the while of an 18-wheeler or any other type of truck are required to...
Read MoreMan seriously injured in drunk driving accident in Pennsylvania
Being involved in a drunk driving accident can have devastating impacts both physically and psychologically which can be both be difficult to get over. The aftermath of an accident of this type takes its toll on those involved in the accident as well as the family members of the victims....
Read MorePennsylvania driver killed in head-on collision
Driving is a one of the most dangerous things that people do day in and day out. The responsibilities that go along with driving are quite serious. All drivers have a legal duty not only to pay attention to what they are doing, but also to pay attention to what...
Read MorePennsylvania drunk drivers may face criminal charges with DUIs
Driving while under the influence and driving while intoxicated are against the law. Each state has rules and regulations regarding this type of behavior. The state laws determine when someone is considered intoxicated while driving and everyone that drives a motor vehicle is subject to these laws. When a car...
Read MoreLarge award in Pennsylvania medical malpractice lawsuit
Medical malpractice claims are essentially negligence claims. A person bringing such a claim has to prove that the medical professional’s mistake in fact happened and caused some type of damage. In other words, negligence cases require that the claimant prove there was a duty owed, that the duty owed was...
Read MoreNegligent driver causes car accident and injury
Involvement in a car accident can be rather traumatizing. No matter if the accident is very serious or minor in nature, the aftermath of the accident will most likely have a psychological effect on the persons involved in the accident. Less severe car crashes where people in the crash are...
Read MorePennsylvania car accident leaves one dead and injures others
Being involved in a Pennsylvania car crash is a scary, unsettling experience. The thing with car accidents is that there is no warning and no time to prepare or brace yourself when an accident occurs. The accident itself tends to happen very fast, and those involved in the accident often...
Read MoreChain reaction crash in Pennsylvania causes injuries
In the aftermath of any car crash, the people involved may have a number of unanswered questions. Often, answers to these questions are not readily available and may never be answered, which makes being in a car accident even harder to endure. This is true of all serious vehicular accidents...
Read MorePennsylvania jury gives $4M award in medical malpractice case
Medical malpractice occurs when a medical professional makes a mistake in the care of a patient which causes further injuries to the patient. A claim for medical malpractice is based on the theory of negligence, which requires that the person bringing the claim prove that the elements of negligence exist....
Read MoreParents to receive small percentage of medical malpractice award
Pennsylvania parents-to-be expect to have a healthy baby. However, excitement can quickly turn to anger and fear when doctors fail to perform medical procedures properly. An Indiana couple recently won a medical malpractice lawsuit against a doctor who allegedly caused their daughter to be born with cerebral palsy. Nonetheless, the...
Read MoreOne dead, others seriously injured in Pennsylvania car accident
Being involved in a car accident may be one of the most devastating things that can happen in life. Depending in the severity of the car accident, serious bodily injury or death may occur. Because car accidents are often times so much out of one’s control, knowing how to deal...
Read MorePossible drunk driving accident in Pennsylvania proves serious
Whenever someone is involved in a car crash, the resulting injuries can range from not serious to very serious and even deadly. A number of accidents that occur on the roadways fall into the not serious category, normally referred to as fender-benders. No serious injuries result but the car is...
Read MoreSuspected drunk driver causes accident, four injured
Despite constant campaigns about the dangers of drunk driving here in Pottsville, the sad reality is that people still take to the roads daily when, by law, they should not. Doing so unfairly puts others in dangers, and all too often, results in an accident with unfortunate consequences. One recent...
Read MoreAccident in Pennsylvania results in injuries
Operating a motor vehicle is a serious responsibility for those who undertake it. The act of driving is easy enough to learn but a moment’s inattention can still lead to a serious accident. Car crashes can be costly to everyone involved. Not only can an accident cause serious bodily injury...
Read MoreAn apology in Pennsylvania may thwart medical malpractice claims
People who enter any type of facility looking to obtain medical services are entitled to receive said services in a professional manner. Doctors, nurses and all other medical professionals are expected and legally required to provide individuals with the most appropriate care to address their medical needs. This standard of...
Read MorePA car accident kills boy and injures another on sidewalk
Those injured by a driver’s carelessness have options to consider to protect their interests following an accident. A tragic car accident in a nearby Pennsylvania community recently took the life of a child and injured another. A car crash between a passenger vehicle and a truck spilled onto the sidewalk,...
Read MoreTruck crash claims the life of Pennsylvania teen
The reality of the situation is that accidents on the roadways happen and sometimes there is not much that can be done to prevent them. Defensive driving is a part of being a driver. It is imperative to know what you are doing on the roadways as well as what...
Read MoreCar accident in Pennsylvania results injuries to some
The longer you drive, the more likely it is that you will be involved in a car crash. That is not to say that it will definitely happen, but the odds of it happening increase substantially based on time and years on the roadways. The thing with car crashes is...
Read MorePennsylvania man, 20, kills 15-year-old in drunk driving accident
Accidents caused by drunk drivers happen more frequently than they should. The reality of the situation is that drunk drivers are on the roadways in greater numbers than people may be aware. One of the problems with this is that there is no way to tell who is drunk behind...
Read MorePennsylvania truck accident proves fatal
It seems that the most serious vehicle crashes happen on roadways where there is a lot of traffic, like busy highways and freeways. The ebb and flow of the traffic on these types of roads, coupled with the speeds that people drive, contribute to tragic automobile and truck accidents. With...
Read MorePennsylvania sees a drop in medical malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs where a health care professional does not do their due diligence with respect to the medical care of a patient thus causing injury or death to the patient. Courts take this type of medical professional negligence very seriously because it involves peoples’ lives. People who seek medical...
Read MoreCar accident with school bus proves fatal
Car crashes are par for the course when driving on the roadways because driving is inherently a dangerous activity and human error is inevitable. There is a good reason why individuals cannot obtain a driver’s license until they are of a certain age and that it requires a number of...
Read MoreDeath results from a drunk driving accident in Pennsylvania
One of the most deadly types of accidents is one involving a drunk driver or someone who is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These accidents often result in serious bodily injury or death depending on the severity of the accident. Most car crashes of this nature are...
Read MoreTruck accident in Pennsylvania results in injury
Pennsylvania residents who drive reconcile themselves to the fact that there is a good chance that at some point in their driving life they will be involved in an automobile accident. Crashes are always frightening and can be dangerous depending on the nature and circumstances of the accident. Truck accidents...
Read MoreSemi truck accident traps passenger vehicle on highway
Unfortunately, traffic accidents occur every day. It is a risk we all take when we drive. However, preventable accidents that are caused by negligent drivers are unacceptable. This is especially true when the accident is caused by a semi-truck, which can cause more damage and destruction to passenger vehicles than...
Read MoreHospital, doctor settle med mal cases involving unneeded devices
In the middle of a significant medical malpractice trial that may have attracted the attention of some Pennsylvania residents, a doctor and a hospital suddenly decided to settle several cases for an undisclosed amount. Some reports suggest that the hospital agreed to pay $22 million. During this medical malpractice trial,...
Read MoreThe courts try to compensate victims in drunk driving cases
Any type of accident that occurs on the roadways has the potential to be extremely dangerous for everyone involved. The dangers involved in a car crash are enhanced when a drunk driver is involved. Drunk driving accidents almost always result in serious bodily injury or death due to the nature...
Read MorePennsylvania truck accident leaves two dead
Individuals involved in truck accidents tend to suffer serious bodily injury. In some cases, a truck crash can even result in death. These types of accidents are very serious in nature and can have a devastating impact on all involved. Since driving a truck is inherently dangerous, truck drivers are...
Read MorePolice vehicle involved in a car crash in Pennsylvania
Unfortunately, car accidents are quite commonplace on Pennsylvania’s winding roads. The sheer number of drivers on the roadways also contributes to accidents. Some accidents are major and cause serious injury or death to those involved. Sometimes a car crash is more minor, and leaves those affected with less severe injuries....
Read MorePennsylvania woman kills sister in drunk driving crash
Drunk driving accidents can be devastating. The aftermath is at times unbearable because car crashes of this nature usually leave people with serious bodily injuries, or even result in fatalities. And, many times, the drunk driver walks away from the accident unharmed. These accidents are inherently unjust because the person...
Read MoreFive injured in multi-vehicle accident near Elysburg
All motor vehicle accidents, carry the potential for serious injury or even death. The devastation that can result from a crash involving a semi truck is potentially much greater, however, because the vehicles involved are that much larger. Due in part to this inherent danger, commercial truck drivers must have...
Read MorePennsylvania teen kills jogger in car crash
Driving is a dangerous activity and requires utmost attention when performing the task. Not only do drivers have to watch out for other vehicles on the roadways, but drivers also need to pay attention to people riding bikes, as well as pedestrians and joggers. When behind the wheel of a...
Read MoreLiability in truck accidents is handled differently in court
Trucking accidents occur almost as frequently as car accidents. And like car accidents, not all truck crashes result in serious bodily injury or death. However, when a truck is involved in an accident it may cause more damage due to the shear size of the vehicle involved. So, when two...
Read MoreDeadly teen car crash in Pennsylvania
most of us will be involved in some sort of car accident in our driving lifetime. Even if the car crash is not serious in nature and everyone walks away from the accident unscathed, it is still a very unsettling experience. However, there are accidents that result in serious injury...
Read MoreA late father’s son sues for medical malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs in situations where the patient in a medical facility is not properly cared for resulting in injuries to the patient. Doctors, nurses and others with medical training are held to a higher standard of care by virtue of their medical backgrounds. When this standard of care is...
Read MorePennsylvania police investigate possible drunk driving accident
Accidents on the roadways are almost inevitable. Many people who have been driving long enough have either witnessed or been involved in some sort of car crash. Car accidents can range from very mild to very serious in nature. Drunk driving accidents are usually more serious and often leave victims...
Read MorePennsylvania student injured in bus collision
An aspiring Pennsylvania high school track star may have had his career cut short following a bus collision in which 35 other passengers were injured, 3 of whom sustained serious injuries. The family has now sued both the bus driver and the bus company, alleging that the bus driver’s negligence...
Read MoreFormer PA congresswoman struck by teen driver
A former Pennsylvania congresswoman has apparently been recovering in the hospital for the last two weeks after a passing teenage driver struck her as she got out of her car, causing what seemed to have been serious injuries. Initially, right after the car crash, the teen driver left the scene,...
Read MoreProperty damage in fender benders is compensable
Driving a car is a hazardous activity. The likelihood that an individual will be involved in a car accident in their lifetime is fairly high. That is not to say everyone who drives will be involved in a serious car crash. But, it is plausible to surmise that people who...
Read MoreVeteran wins medical malpractice suit vs. Pennsylvania hospital
Medical mistakes make the headlines every day: wrong-site surgeries, failure to diagnose diseases and other examples of medical malpractice are unfortunate reminders that our health care system is not immune from medical professional negligence. One recent story from a Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center here in Pennsylvania, however, serves as a...
Read MorePennsylvania accident caused by drunk driver leaves 2 dead
Everyone who has a driver’s license and drives recognizes the dangers of driving. Driving is a huge responsibility, which is why the ability to obtain a driver’s license is not made easy. Once behind the wheel, the expectation is that drivers will take the task of driving very seriously meaning...
Read MoreCar crash in Farmington Township injures two
Many Pennsylvania residents are seriously injured in car crashes on a regular basis. The people involved in these accidents often need medical care and attention to overcome their injuries. Unfortunately, sometimes those responsible for the car crash do not step up and take responsibility and it may becomes necessary to...
Read MoreWill harsher underage drinking penalties reduce drunk driving accidents?
Drunk driving is a recognized problem in Pennsylvania and throughout the country. A drunk driving car crash can have devastating effects on the drunk drivers themselves, but also have an even greater impact on the victims of these types of accidents. Victims who are hit by drunk drivers often suffer...
Read MoreCar crash on a snowy roadway leaves one dead and one injured
There are a number of factors that can contribute to car accidents. Negligent drivers, including distracted drivers, are one of the primary causes of car crashes. Along with these factors, climate conditions also play a significant role in creating hazardous driving conditions. A 51-year-old woman from Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania was killed...
Read MorePennsylvania mother’s drunk driving endangers child’s life
Accidents involving drunk drivers often result in serious bodily injury or even death. Driving, in general, is a dangerous activity which requires extra-special attention and care. While on the roadways, it is not only imperative to pay attention to one’s own actions, but it is also extremely important to pay...
Read MoreNegligent truck maintenance can cause deadly truck crash
With the number of big-rig trucks on the road, truck crashes can occur more often than not. In Tannersville, Pennsylvania, three tractor trailers were involved in a crash that left one truck driver dead. The accident happened on I-80 where conditions were foggy on that particular day. A trailer carrying...
Read MoreMinor and major car accidents have lasting effects
One of the most difficult things for a parent to do is allow their children to get their driver’s license because driving can be extremely dangerous. With driving comes a great deal of responsibility. Not only do drivers have to pay attention to what they are doing while they are...
Read MoreCourts heavy hand in drunk driving accidents
Drunk driving accidents are common types of accidents that occur on the roadways. Those who are victims in car crashes such as these often end up with serious bodily injuries or, in very unfortunate situations, fatal injuries. The results of accidents caused by drunk drivers are bleak and those responsible...
Read MoreTwo killed and one injured in a two-car crash
Residents in Pennsylvania are aware that an accident can occur suddenly and instantaneously turn tragic. Car accidents involving vehicles that frequent the roadways can result in accident sites that are sizeable with large amounts of damage, serious injuries and even fatalities. Drivers should be aware of road conditions and adjust...
Read MoreDangers of truck accidents highlighted in Pennsylvania crash
It is inevitable that car and truck accidents will occur on the roadways. Dealing with the aftermath of a car or truck crash is extremely difficult for those involved in these types of accidents. People in car and truck accidents often come away from the accident seriously injured and in...
Read MorePhysical contact not required to be held responsible in car accident
Many times it is just as important to pay attention to what you are doing while driving as it is to pay attention to what everyone else is doing while they are driving. Alertness and awareness of all of the surroundings while on the road can make the difference between...
Read MoreCar accident leaves Pennsylvania woman with minor injuries
When two or more vehicles collide, the resulting injuries and property damage can range from minor to tragic. Ideally, at the worst, a car crash would result in no more than property damage without any physical harm to the individuals involved. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. A recent...
Read MoreHolding drunk drivers accountable in Pennsylvania
As Pennsylvania residents know, drunk driving accidents often cause injury or death. Many drunk drivers are not injured in the accidents that they cause. The person driving under the influence may even walk away from a car crash unscathed. However, they can be held liable for the damage their actions...
Read MoreTruck crashes can cause injury and other hazards
All vehicle accidents that occur in Pennsylvania have the propensity to cause serious bodily injury or death. But, it seems that when a trucking crash happens, the likelihood that someone will be seriously injured is heightened, probably due to the size of the trucks and what the trucks may be...
Read MoreElderly Pennsylvania woman dies in recent crash
Although people may not realize it, one of the most dangerous activities that people do on a daily basis is drive a vehicle. Unfortunately, car accidents are a part of driving and they can occur with some regularity. The number of vehicles on the roadways coupled with the speeds at...
Read MorePunishing Drunk Drivers
Accidents caused by drunk drivers leave families and friends devastated because often times these types of accidents end in death. Drunk drivers put everyone at risk, motorists and pedestrians alike. It is almost impossible to avoid an accident caused by a drunk driver due to the fact that drunk drivers...
Read MoreNegligent truck driver held responsible
Truck accidents occur all too frequently on Pennsylvania roadways. The likelihood that a crash will end in serious bodily injury or death is unfortunately high due to the size of the vehicles involved in these types of accidents. Because of the expertise required to drive a truck, all truck drivers...
Read MoreFamily members dealing with the loss of a loved one
Car accidents can lead to serious bodily injury or death depending on the seriousness of the accident. Many car accidents that people are involved in do not require hospitalization or medical assistance. These types of accidents are known as fender-benders, or non-life threatening car accidents. However, often times car crashes...
Read MoreMotorcyclist killed in PA trash truck accident
The number of motor vehicle accidents that occur on a regular basis is staggering. Car and truck accidents are unfortunately very common to witness on the roadways. Many accidents are not of a serious nature. However, there are a number of automobile accidents that result in serious bodily injury or...
Read MoreCar accidents and their repercussions
Car crashes are fairly common. The sheer numbers of cars on the highways and various other commuter roads makes for a high number of car accidents. Driving is dangerous and unfortunately people experience the danger of driving on a daily basis because of the propensity for car accidents. The speeds...
Read MoreHundreds flee their homes after Pennsylvania truck accident
It sounds like the set-up for a mass tragedy: in the early hours of the morning, a semi trailer carrying flammable material overturns in a small Pennsylvania town, falling against a building and forcing hundreds of residents to flee from their homes. Amazingly, there were no injuries reported after such...
Read MoreWhat happens after a serious car accident?
Car accidents are common. Most car accidents are not life-threatening and there is very little damage to the car. These types of car accidents are commonly known as fender-benders and require those involved to exchange insurance information so that the party at fault can pay for the damage done. However,...
Read MoreDrunk driver sentenced to state prison
Drunk drivers cause horrific car accidents and often times seriously injure or kill someone. Driving drunk or driving under the influence puts every other individual on the road at risk of being in a terrible car crash. When these types of accidents occur, the victims as well as the victims’...
Read MoreJury awards family $7 million for man’s wrongful death
In some unfortunate situations, people have to deal with the mistreatment of a family member by medical professionals. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional fails to provide a patient with the accepted standard of care in the medical community and causes serious injury or death. In Pennsylvania, medical...
Read MoreTruck accidents can happen at any time in Pennsylvania
Driving can be more hazardous than many Pennsylvania residents may think, and it requires the utmost attention and care to detail when behind the wheel of a car or a truck. Accidents involving trucks, in particular, have the potential to leave those involved with devastating injuries. Truck drivers have a...
Read MoreDrunk drivers take lives and destroy families
Accidents caused by drunk drivers can have a detrimental impact on everyone involved. For those individuals who are struck by a drunk driver, they are often left seriously injured and in some cases death may result. Families of the victims of drunk driving accidents are often left to deal with...
Read MorePennsylvania patrolman killed in DUI accident
In Pennsylvania and throughout the country, car crashes involving alcohol often result in serious injuries or death. Sadly, family and friends of those injured or killed are often left to deal with the horrible ramifications of accidents caused by drunk drivers. On July 10, a Philadelphia motorcycle cop was killed...
Read MoreDid negligent truck maintenance lead to accident in Norristown?
Although accidents involving trucks are not as prevalent as car accidents, when truck accidents do occur, the results can be catastrophic. Because there is such a disparity between the size of a commercial truck and a car, these types of crashes are very dangerous and can be devastating to those...
Read MoreDriver runs stop sign in Heidelberg, collision kills 5
A serious injury resulting from car accidents is, unfortunately, a risk for every driver. But driving is a part of life in America, including for Pennsylvanians, and it is nonetheless the obligation of each and every motorist to exercise due caution while operating a vehicle. With these issues in mind,...
Read MoreCar accident near Ashland leaves 2 women seriously injured
Police are awaiting the conclusions of a state-certified accident reconstructionist to determine the exact cause of a violent two-vehicle crash that happened recently between Ashland and Girardville. One driver, a woman from Shenandoah, was listed in serious condition, while the other driver, a woman from Girardville, was said to be...
Read MoreDrunk driver convicted for Lehigh accident that took baby’s life
A 57-year-old man in Allentown recently admitted in court that he was drunk when he caused a car accident that took the life of a 1-year-old girl. The crash happened in North Whitehall Township last year, when the man’s vehicle crossed the center line of the road and collided with...
Read MoreMedical malpractice: A case of divided negligence in Pennsylvania
In civil lawsuits involving numerous parties accused of negligence, the negligence may be divided into percentages. For instance, in a recent medical malpractice case that was settled in Pennsylvania, three separate parties were found to be negligent, but to greater or lesser degrees. Medical malpractice and wrongful death claims were...
Read MoreLiability: Can a remote texter be liable for a car accident?
As Pennsylvania residents know, texting can distract a driver and reduce reaction time. A driver who is negligent and causes an accident may be held liable for injuries suffered by others. Sending a text while driving can be regarded as negligent behavior, but what if you send a distracting text...
Read MoreUninsured motorist coverage: the case of the cardboard box
To understand how uninsured motorist coverage works, readers in Pottsville will want to take a close look at their own polices. Uninsured motorist coverage applies when there is a causal link between an uninsured vehicle and a policy holder’s injury. Insurance companies tend to have a narrow interpretation of this...
Read MoreDriver charged in Douglass Township DUI crash that killed 1
Last month, a serious car accident occurred in Douglass Township that left one man dead after the car he was riding in ended up upside-down in a creek. The car wasn’t found until 11 hours after the accident, during which time the 21-year-old passenger drowned. The driver survived the crash...
Read MoreHead-on crash in Union injures man, traps woman in vehicle
Two motorists in Berks County recently endured a harrowing head-on collision that left a 20-year-old woman from Ringtown pinned under her dashboard for about an hour. The car accident happened in Union Township, and both drivers were taken to local hospitals to be treated for injuries. As rescuers tried to...
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