Commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers and delivery vehicles pose unique dangers to drivers of smaller vehicles. Trucking accidents are also sometimes more complicated to figure out. If you get hit by a truck, you likely have several questions about the cause of the accident and who is ultimately responsible.
Common questions about truck accidents
Commercial trucks such as tractor-trailers and delivery vehicles pose unique dangers to drivers of smaller vehicles. Trucking accidents are also sometimes more complicated to figure out. If you get hit by a truck, you likely have several questions about the cause of the accident and who is ultimately responsible.
We will hold a negligent truck company accountable
Although any car wreck in the Pittsburgh area can be destructive, truck wrecks are often particularly devastating just given the sheer size of trucks when compared with smaller passenger cars or even vans and SUVs.
The rain can be especially treacherous for new motorcyclists
Spring has finally rolled back around and before too long we will be enjoying consistently warm and pleasant weather. And perhaps you have decided that this is the year that you are finally going to live out a dream and purchase a motorcycle.
Wrestling announcer's wife dies in accident
The wife of a famous announcer who has been calling wrestling matches for decades has died following a tragic accident in another state. Both of them had ties to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the woman was a die-hard Steelers fan who often came back to Pittsburgh to watch them play.
4 things to do after a hit and run
Being involved in a hit and run accident is one of the most frightening things that can happen on the road. According to USA Today, though, fatal instances have risen by 13.7 percent over the course of three years. Whether it is a minor fender bender or a major collision, a runaway driver further complicates a situation that is already difficult. If you have been involved in a hit and run accident, you should resist the urge to panic and instead follow these four essential steps.
This is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
Your brain is the control center of your entire being and is responsible for allowing you to function on a daily basis. So of course, any damage done to your brain could seriously impact your life in a number of ways.
Crucial Guidelines to Solving Medical Malpractice
Advancement in science and technology has tremendously improved health service delivery across the U.S. Gone are the days when patients succumbed to death due to inadequate medication or surgical tools to operate on cancerous tissues. Despite such progress, doctors and nurses are still prone to medical professional negligence. This essentially puts patients in danger based on incompetence or lapse in judgment when executing tasks. As a victim of medical malpractice, several mistakes can ultimately lead to catastrophic injuries or death in the worst case scenario.
How to Seek Justice from Car Accidents in Pennsylvania
Being involved in car accidents is widely considered to be a terrifying experience for all citizens across the U.S Not only are you likely to sustain catastrophic injuries, but your recovery process can be an arduous journey, to say the least. In most cases, victims of Car Accidents hardly make sound decisions courtesy of the frenzy of emotions experienced at the time. Despite going through a difficult period, it is advisable to keep a cool head while seeking adequate assistance.
A review of accidents between pedestrians and trucks
Accidents between pedestrians and trucks (industrial vehicles) often result in severe injuries or fatalities. As such, numerous non-profits and governments conduct studies to improve the safety of pedestrians and trucks. One study analyzed the interplay between pedestrians, trucks and avoidance systems. This post will go over the basics of the study and what it means for pedestrian safety involving trucks.
Motorcyclist miraculously survives bizarre crash
Maybe it just wasn't his time to go. A motorcyclist is still breathing today, but his survival can only be described as miraculous. The motorcyclist was heading down the highway when he was almost run over by a passenger car. Moments later, the driver of that car slammed on his brakes and the motorcyclist, unable to react quickly enough, slammed into the back of the vehicle. That's when things got crazy.
Medical malpractice: what is "res ipsa loquitur?"
Doctors and other medical professionals are not superhuman. It's unreasonable to think that they can fix every problem and never make a mistake. They are also asked to perform tough surgeries and procedures that don't come with 100 percent success rates, even when they're done correctly. So how do you figure out if a doctor simply made an understandable mistake or if they committed an act of negligence that left a victim disabled or dead?
Drunk driving accident leaves one man dead in Pennsylvania
With all the distracted, drunk and reckless drivers out there, driving on Pennsylvania's roads is a risky endeavor. Even when you follow all the rules and drive as carefully as possible, there is always a chance that someone with whom you share the road isn't doing the same.
