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...
Truck Accidents
Pennsylvania 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,...
Violations 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...
What 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...
New 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...
What 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...
What 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...
Can 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...
When 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...
How 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...