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...
Truck Accidents
What 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...
Many 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...
What 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...
What 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...
Consider your legal options after a commercial truck accident
In our last post, we discussed how in the news recently, a commercial truck was involved in a multi-vehicle car accident. For the civilians injured and affected by this accident, and many others in a similar situation, they should consider their legal options at this...
Multi-vehicle crash on Rt. 422 with truck results in injuries
Those affected by truck accidents will be forever changed. The body may heal and appear to be how it once was, but the mind will never forget the horrific event. Trucks can weigh up to several tons and the sheer force of it can take down just about anything in its...
Truck 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,...
Pennsylvania 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...
Understanding 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...