Pittsburgh Personal Injury Law Blog

It's not very often that you hear about a hit-and-run crash that results in drug charges, but that's what happened in a case out of Pennsylvania. According to the story, a man is facing multiple counts including misdemeanor charges for causing an accident with an attended vehicle.

At the time of the crash, police were called to the scene of the hit-and-run after a vehicle was struck. A white Ford SUV fled the scene but was eventually found on Paxton Street.

You know just how dangerous it is to use your smartphone behind the wheel, but what about the driver next to you? The sad reality is that no matter how safely you drive, there is almost always another driver who is ignoring the rules of the road. In regard to distracted driving, many Pennsylvania drivers seem to struggle with keeping their hands off their smartphones and on their steering wheels.

Several years ago, talking on cell phones was a huge concern of safety experts. While talking on the phone while driving is still just as dangerous as it was in the past, it is no longer as much of a worry. While this might seem like good news, it is perhaps only the other side of a more dangerous habit.

When a Pennsylvania worker suffers an injury at work, he or she has the right to seek benefits through a workers' compensation claim. However, it is not always easy to get the benefits you may need, even if you have a valid claim. Unfortunately, many initial claims come back denied. This is frustrating, but it is not the end of the road for you. 

If you are dealing with the impact of a work injury, facing time off to recover and dealing with medical bills, it is important to get the financial support you need as soon as possible. A denied claim certainly feels like a setback, but you can pursue other options by which you can pursue the benefits you need. You can appeal and continue your fight for the support you require during your recovery.

You understand the importance of being a safe driver, so you always wear your seatbelt, yield to vehicles with the right-of-way and follow the posted speed limit. Perhaps most importantly, you probably also make sure that you get enough rest before getting behind the wheel of your vehicle. Unfortunately, not everyone takes safety as seriously as you do, and drowsy drivers are far more common in Pennsylvania than you might think.

If you recently received an injury in a car accident, there is a chance that the other driver was acting negligently. However, unlike drunk or distracted driving -- such as using a cell phone behind the wheel -- it might be less obvious when a driver caused a wreck because he or she was tired. Here is some important information to know about drowsy driving.